英語5分間トレーニング　徹底活用学習ブログ

Laura has a new boyfriend now. But this weekend, her ex-boyfriend called her to get together for a cup of coffee. It seemed he still had feelings for her and wanted to get back with her, though she was unwilling.

Laura's situation is very delicate, isn't it? If I were in her place, I couldn't tell a new boyfriend about an ex-boyfriend.

But it seems for me some women like to tell their boyfriend about what their ex-boyfriend did for them and they like to get pleased to see the reaction of the boyfriend. I'm a woman, but sometimes I think women are cruel. How do you think?

今日のダイアローグ

Ｌ： 週末どうだった、ボブ。
Ｂ：　悪くなかったね。家の事をいろいろやってたんだ。
Ｌ：　こっちはちょっと大変だったわ。元カレが電話してきたの。
Ｂ：　おっと。
Ｌ：　一緒にお茶でもどうって言ってきたのよ。私は忙しいから無理って答えたんだけどね
Ｂ：　そしたら、まだ君のことが好きだって言ってきたんだろ？
Ｌ：　まあ、そんな感じ。
Ｂ：　男が元カノに電話するなんて、そのくらいしか理由がないからなあ。君の新しい彼氏はこのこと知ってるの？
Ｌ：　まさか。気まずくて言えなかったわ。

Ｌ：　How was your weekend, Bob?
Ｂ：　Pretty good. I just worked around the house.
Ｌ： Mine was kind of hectic. My ex-boyfriend called me.
Ｂ：　Uh-oh.
Ｌ：　He said he wanted to get together for a coffee. I said I was too busy.
Ｂ：　Then he told you he still has feelings for you, right?
Ｌ：　Yeah… kind of.
Ｂ：　That's the only reason a man calls his ex-girlfriend. Does your new boyfriend know about this?
Ｌ：　Of course not. I felt awkward and couldn't tell him.


◆A hectic situation is one that is very busy and involves a lot of rushed activities. (=busy)

Ex)　Audrey had a very hectic week at work.

◆Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassing way. (=uncomfortable)

Ex) Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex.

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