"Okay, I've lied to him. But you saw how jealous he gets. It makes me feel like I have to."
This quote reflects the narrator's internal conflict, revealing that she has lied to her partner because of his jealousy. She feels pressured to hide the truth to avoid conflict, even though lying conflicts with her values and honesty."And I shouldn't defend my right to be friends with another guy."
The character acknowledges that she shouldn't have to defend her friendships or her choices, suggesting a desire for independence and fairness. The quote highlights the tension between her personal freedom and her partner's possessiveness in the relationship.