Modern Love: Fired Federal Worker Flirts on Finch

May 23, 2025, 1:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Fired Federal Worker Flirts on Finch

After losing my job in a wave of terminations under the new administration, I turned to a self-care app for emotional support — and more.

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They always wondered what it would be like to sleep together. By the time they were ready to find out, it was almost too late.

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We could have had a nice life together, but I wanted more for him.

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