Since You've Been Gone

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Since You've Been Gone

• Michael Sippey

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Our Situation

• Started out as friends
• Invested time in building relationship
• Established clear roles and responsibilities
• I was able to call you mine
• But it was all pretend

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How Did This Happen?

• Lack of honest communication
• Failure to set appropriate expectations
• Belief in love songs

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Alternatives Considered

• Redouble efforts to maintain relationship
• Pro realization of hopes and dreams
• Con lack of commitment
• Move on
• Pro ability to breathe
• Con Im obviously still in love with you

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My Decision

• Move on
• Get what I want
• Regain ability to breathe

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My Vision for the Future

• Ability to breathe (very important)
• Ability to get what I want
• You keep your mouth shut

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Key Learnings

• Maybe starting as friends isnt the best thing?
• Love songs lie
• Breathing is very important to me