Hank, sure these texts can appear as humble brags—or—lessons. Let the reader decide.
Ultimately, we are creatures of comparison. Look at my icon pic. There is both light and darkness. One cannot understand light until one understands darkness.
Truth cannot be understood absent lies. Good absent evil. Both polarities are required to observe to understand.
Hank we’re close in age. Next time, a girl in her 40s gives you salt, you’re going to remember this thread and think, “this Guru guy was dated girls half his age, why do I need to put up with this crap from the older lady.” We have just placed HER into correct context as she is not as valuable as you may have thought. Now the paradigm shifts, and you, not she, is on the pedestal.
Next time a girl is “making” you chase her, you are going to remember this thread. You are going to think, “this Guru guy only plays ball if the woman chases, and I’m not appreciating my current dynamic, so I’m going to create Challenge and Distance to prompt chase.”
And on and on. Many lessons here if one pays attention.
As to your question about what I responded with when she asked why I disappeared, I told her, ”How could I not want to see you? You are the best!
” Texts of sarcasm disguised as truths keeps them on their toes.