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Perusing these posts, it's remarkable to see the similarity in experience and expression while there is such disparity in situation, perception, and voice. I find, that when reviewing my own relationship history, I am able to spot extraordinary moments of pain and confusion, happiness and euphoria that I haven't seen reported on any of these postings. But then, taken as part of the larger narrative on relationships, my story is replete with the same struggles and expectations, disappointments and pleasures as anyone else's. For ten years I went back and forth with one man. I was involved with other men and women between, but it was primarily through that relationship where I observed myself grow and change as an individual, always fashioning that particular relationship into my new standards, goals and values.
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There are some people that believe in life after death. What do you believe in I am creating a group of people who would like to know about the supernatural and Ghost stories. If you have good stories leave them at army of angels.
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Where to begin... Mistakes! That's it! Mistakes for sure! Growing up I dated and was engaged more than my share of times, and broke those engagements because I was afraid of commitment. Of course by the time I got over that fear, I picked the wrong guy! You have heard the adage... When life gives you lemons... make two children. Did I get that wrong? Oh well! That was what I did before I figured it out. It took me 2 years to decide he was Mr. Right, and another 8 to figure out he was Mr. Wrong enough that I needed to get out for my safety as well as the kids. I figured out the kids were better off to have no dad at off (if necessary) than to have the example they had. I went back to college and lo and behold I found what I didn't want! A MAN! UGH. He turned out to be my best friend and what do you know, we got married and now we have a whole bunch of kids. Long and short of it... hang in there... the right one will come along - you just have to be patient!
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Hello, I recently got an e-mail saying I've been "starred". I had no idea my piece even landed somewhere. I don't know where it is and I can't remember what I wrote. This is much how I am in a relationship. I'm "starred" first then I don't know where I am, or how I landed here in the first place. Then I frantically try to find me. So if anyone sees Pearl's blog or blogs please help her get back on track. Relationships are a blast. I'm in one now and when I am not laying awake worrying about the relationship, or sipping my coffee in the morning writing about my worries about my relationship and when my boyfriend and I aren't sitting down rehashing the relationship, it's so fun. Being a thinker and being independent make for an interesting time trying to make a relationship work. I have to go think and be independent now. Tomorrow is date night.
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For years I was trying to find Mr. Right. The thing is, he obviously was not trying to find me. Typical of men he would not ask for directions. So over the years, I developed really, really good relationships with my friends. And some really, really toxic relationships with friends, too. (like the woman who goes around my back telling our mutual friends that she "does not believe in adoption" in response to my being an adoptive Mom) Alas, one day Mr. Right and I realized we had been staring at each other for the past ten years and now we live happily ever after - rainbows and all. And, I have managed not to sacrifice my really, really good friendships for my really, really good husband. Oh so much to blog about. Thank goodness cyberspace saves trees. I look forward to reading others adventures and experiences. It is such a great way to reinforce that we are not so much different from one another as we are the same.
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Hali | about 11 hours ago
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Hali | about 11 hours ago
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Summer Star | 1 day ago
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frannygirlnaz | 2 days ago
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awaitingbloom | 2 days ago
mrisley.pnn.com
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wearmanyhats | 2 days ago
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awaitingbloom | 2 days ago
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wearmanyhats | 3 days ago
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awaitingbloom | 4 days ago
mrisley.pnn.com
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