I'm sorry you feel that way Sean, and I hope you can look back and realize that what you did is the kindest thing you could have done.
You didn't act like a jerk to get her to break up with you. You didn't let things go on until everyone was miserable and resentful. You didn't let her hang on while you ran around on her.
You came to a mature decision and communicated it honestly even though you felt like "the bad guy" that's gutsy and kind and really, would that more men knew how to handle things the way you have.
Sean. You are NOT the bad guy.
Poor Sean. Poor S. Hugs for both of you.
Lots of bone-healing~ma for Vortex's dad. Hope the parental units will get to go on their cruise.
Barb, I'm glad you found an effective ice-pick for your frozenness.
Sean, honey, you are not a bad person. Please reread Daisy as she is wise.
Daisy Jane - Jul 23, 2008 3:16:18 pm PDT #8126 of 8130 Mark Block
It was hard earned what with the majority of my exes having not done things that way.
Trust me, having someone tell you they can't be with you sucks, but having them say nothing and then get married without telling you? Far worse.
ETA: Which is to say, yeah it hurts, but guess which one left me emotionally scarred and which one I leave random text messages for with inside jokes like "Raisins and Toast!"
Oof, Sean. That's always so tough. Good luck, because of course, the doing is only part of it, and aftermath is always part of it too (even if just in your own head). Eep. Hugs.
Am in Portland, headed for the last day of this work trip. Sadly, today's bit was ...OK, "exciting" is not the right word, but for a whie it looked like it was goign to all be wrapped up today, and I'd only ever have to come one more time, and do some basic-to-my-job stuff, not anything that required knowing about anything specific-to-the-project-or-location stuff. Which would've been awesome. And then my hopes were dashed. Sigh. Ancient tangled things come home to roost, and I'll have to come back a few more times and deal with them in somewhat annoying ways. The people are very pleasant though, which is something good. Ah well.
One more, and then I'm home. I"ve realized all this working from home means I'm not used to this much TALKING--my throat is really sore!!