In memory of a man I once knew
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In memory of a man I once knew
Today is Valentine's Day. I have someone who adores me, brought me flowers and a card yesterday, and told me he wouldn't have changed anything in the last seven years we've been together. I love him.
I remember Valentine's Day with my husband. Oh, we had funny Valentines cards but nothing romantic, nothing that would lead to intimacy, because that was off the table. I cringed when I even thought of him touching me, even though I still loved him. He was drunk almost all the time.
But it wasn't always like that. He renovated an entire house by himself, for us. He managed to re-wire this old place, no small task on a house 150 years old. He was the man who couldn't wait to propose to me. He had a friend whose engagement fell through, and that friend handed over a used engagement ring and agreed to take installments until the ring was paid off.
I hope the love of my youth is resting in peace. He certainly wasn't happy here.
My current love was an unexpected gift. I had resigned my self to maybe never finding another partner. I didn't deserve this, but I'll take it..
I remember Valentine's Day with my husband. Oh, we had funny Valentines cards but nothing romantic, nothing that would lead to intimacy, because that was off the table. I cringed when I even thought of him touching me, even though I still loved him. He was drunk almost all the time.
But it wasn't always like that. He renovated an entire house by himself, for us. He managed to re-wire this old place, no small task on a house 150 years old. He was the man who couldn't wait to propose to me. He had a friend whose engagement fell through, and that friend handed over a used engagement ring and agreed to take installments until the ring was paid off.
I hope the love of my youth is resting in peace. He certainly wasn't happy here.
My current love was an unexpected gift. I had resigned my self to maybe never finding another partner. I didn't deserve this, but I'll take it..
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Thank you for sharing Velma.
This post touches a lot of soft spots in my heart, for lots of different reasons.
I am glad you found a new love... and I'm glad you still honor the old.
You deserve all the best things in life.
This post touches a lot of soft spots in my heart, for lots of different reasons.
I am glad you found a new love... and I'm glad you still honor the old.
You deserve all the best things in life.
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