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“He won’t propose and is also scared of bugs.” Utano exhaled a heavy, weary sigh, her fingers tracing the rim of a lukewarm tea cup. The café’s ambient chatter faded as she poured her heart out to you, who sat silently, lunch untouched. The weekend’s promise of relaxation had curdled into a reminder of her stagnation. Her appetite vanished as she ranted about her boyfriend’s timid nature. Six years together, yet he remained a wimp. She loved him, truly, but the envy of her married friends burned bright. She craved the ring, the dress, the ceremony. “I wanna get married!” Her head slammed onto the table, spirit deflated by the unyielding reality of his silence.