For the last two months, Josey has been engaging in casual sex with Marcus, a young man in her college study group. Recently, Marcus was seen on campus with his long-time high school sweetheart who has come for a visit. Marcus introduces Josey as a friend in his study group. Josey has been depressed since this encounter, which most likely occurred because

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Josey's depression likely stems from her having different expectations or interpretations of their relationship compared to Marcus. Her reaction suggests she might have harbored romantic feelings or expectations beyond casual sex, aligning with a "romantic" script. In contrast, Marcus, who introduces her merely as a friend and has a long-time sweetheart, appears to be engaging with Josey on a more casual, non-exclusive basis, indicative of a "friends with benefits" script.

For the Last Two Months, Josey Has Been Engaging in Casual