Reverse Psychosis

There is a man named Frank. He really likes bowling. But he is really bad at it.

He has a friend named Joe. He likes bowling too and is pretty good at it. He invites Joe to go bowling with him and his other friends a lot of times.

Frank really likes bowling so he goes. But his scores are so bad and always feels embarrassed because of it. This makes Joe and his other friends uncomfortable as they try to lift Frank's spirits while at the same time wishing he would just quit bowling.

Frank is very aware of this so decides to do something about it. He no longer goes bowling with Joe and tells him that he doesn't like it anymore. Of course, this is not true. Frank still loves bowling and is always tempted to go. But by declining the offer, he avoids the uncomfortable situation and conditions himself for a lifestyle without bowling. But, maybe, a life of happiness.

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