Oh, Dating Support…?
Ah, yes!
The thing about being in a relationship with someone is not just finding the right person (the right man, in my case) but making it work. It's not a lot of work, per se, but it's two people and many moving parts. And even though it does take two to tango, it's the spins and dips what makes the dance work. And there’s where some people have two left feet…
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Interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt is!
DeleteI imagine you've been in those situations many times...
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Big says,
ReplyDeleteRelationships do take work...and it's (usually) easy to walk away --- early on, of course. We just hit our 39th anniversary. It hasn't been all sunshine and lollipops but the rough patches have slid by fairly quickly. How? Stop sweating the small stuff - the shit that won't matter the next day, or next week, or next month.
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Whoa.
DeleteCongrats!! And that's great advice. Sweating the small stuff is such a waste of time an energy!!
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Relationships aren't perfect even under ideal conditions. Some people just don't wanna put in the Work it requires to do the Dance.
ReplyDeletePreach!!
DeletePeople have had their brains eaten by RomComs. I swear.
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And heavens knows I hate work. I like men and dating...but Im not built or wired for long-term I have found. I've let my independence take a strangle hold. But Im content and that makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI feel you!
DeleteI have had long-term relationships. But I have also been on my own and I'm fine. And that's what counts, no?
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Speaking at the end of the day that started with a huge fight with Carlos, I will say relationships are work and never easy, but nothing good in life is ever easy.
ReplyDeleteWe had our fight, had our say, and then put it away; I often say I'd rather fight with Carlos than not have him in my life.
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PS We are coming up on our 25th Anniversary!
OMG congrats!
DeleteAnd yes, relationships are work. And there'll be fights. But aren't they worthy? It's so sweet you feel that way, Bob!! Aww
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Mrs. Shife and I have a few things that help keep us going but the big one is only one of us can throw a fit at a time.
ReplyDeleteOhhh that's a good one.
DeleteIt probably helps de-escalate. And it helps the other listen to the grievances...
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