Listen: He Took Me Belly Dancing in the Middle East. I Didn’t Know I Was His Cover.

Have you ever been so deep into a questionable relationship that it was hard to see it for what it really was — but then once you finally did, you realized, wow, you sure missed some signs? Well, of course you have. Us, too. 😉 In fact, that’s precisely what this Personals piece is all about.

If you missed it the first time, or prefer to listen in your headphones rather than read it on your train ride home, here’s the author, Brahna Yassky, in her own voice. Enjoy! (And if you would actually rather read it, head here.) P.S. For audio versions of even more of our stories, head to the Narratively Out Loud podcast in Spotify, Apple or the podcast player of your choice.

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