After the Breakup

I recently ended things with my long-term partner, and I felt a strange urge to explore something new. One evening, after some drinks, I met a student from another department at an event. We talked, flirted, and before I knew it, we were heading back to my place. It was impulsive, unplanned. He was respectful, and the sex was intense but brief, a stark contrast to my usual relationship dynamics. It was just one night, no strings attached, but it left me questioning where I am now.