Sitting In Silence with the Grief
The silence and loneliness and grief brought me back to a deeper connection to my own soul. A deeper connection with myself. And that ever-elusive self-love.
I Am Not Where You Left Me: Moving On After a Breakup
Getting into a relationship with a willing and joyful partner is only the first step. Building a relationship from scratch is about communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
The Optimistic Lover Lets Go of The Mother of His Dragons
I can still wish the best for you. I can still love you and what we had together, while letting you drift peacefully out of my life. I can allow the silence to heal the loss between us.
Back Into the Arena and Mapping a New Dating Adventure
What if I knew what I wanted and was unafraid to ask? How would that change my star map of seeking?
Dear Ex, I Will Forgive You, But I Will Never Forget What You Did
I don't think my ex-wife or my ex-girlfriend derived any positive benefits from attacking me. And perhaps, their momentary feeling of superiority and vindictiveness was worth the price. But both these women attacked me and took actions to hurt me and my future prospects.
Sexual Hunger: How Friends with Benefits Became a Lie for Me
Alone, I am still somewhat of a hungry animal. I contemplate calling my recent ex more frequently than I'd like to imagine. It's a similar story to my previous relationship. Perhaps we can just get our physical needs met without worrying too much about the relationship or the future.
Sex, Love, and Relationships: Dating Is A Bit Like Space Travel
So as I speed away from another "potential" I am trying to be aware of the great things I learned. And most of all, I hope to make use of the momentum her gravity and ultimate slingshot has provided for the path ahead.