I started sexting this girl who is much younger than I. Over 10 years. Think beginning college age.

At first it was just fun. She doesn’t even live in my country.

But I could tell she was starting to get a little too attached.

But I kept talking to her anyway. We started talking about other things as well.

Laughing. Having fun. I never wanted to manipulate her or anything like that. I’m aware of the power imbalance.

I never pressured her to say or do anything she didn’t want.

But eventually, I felt like she was getting a little too involved and I have no intention of beginning a real relationship with her. Her age and her location are the two main factors.

However if she was older, I’d absolutely pursue her.

Anyway, I ended things with her.

She was heartbroken. I understand why. She didn’t know any better. I did though. She doesn’t know how not to give her heart away yet.

She’s so full if life and thinks the best of people like many people do her age.

She told me I was cruel and mean for abruptly ending things and told me I was shitty.

I couldn’t say anything in my defense. I agree that I shouldn’t have started things with her I. The first place.

Im older and I knew that she was gonna get hurt. But I kept going. Because I liked talking to her.

I feel so bad. I apologized to her and told her that she’ll find someone better than me.

We finally said our goodbyes.

I cried because I hurt her. I didn’t want to hurt her. But I was selfish. It was mean for me to do that. But I felt it was best.

Idk if I should reach out to her again to make sure she’s okay? To apologize again? Or should I leave it be since we said our goodbyes already?