I always wanted romance rather than sex. Many men wanted sex now and friendship later, never the other way around. My last relationship ended 39 years ago, when I was 40. We are still loving friends and so with his husband, too. I hoped for another relationship but I was prominently working in HIV/AIDS and no one would speak to me let alone get close in case everyone thought they were HIV+. I love my own company and I am a self-sufficient introvert.
I could pay for sex and cuddles here in Thailand but I don't. I don't feel lonely.
I fell 2 days ago on a sandy, gravelly surface which shifted beneath me. I faceplanted onto the drive to my village. MIldly concussed. Bruises and grazes to my hands, wrists, elbows, knees and forehead. Today I have 2 black eyes. Even without these blemishes, where has that handsome youth gone? I don't miss him. I love myself unconditionally and know that I am loved by many people. I am contented.
No need for concern. Though I thank you for it. I am not indestructible but far from being irremediably damaged. As I said in my comment, I know that I am loved, my dear. I am in slight discomfort rather than pain - certainly looking as if someone has punched me but I have no plan to gaze at myself in a mirror. I will soon recover totally.
There is no way to get relationships and love "right." Your Dr. Seuss quote captures it perfectly. Me, there was always some element of desperation involved, which made no difference at all. Best of luck to you, yours, and all your readers.
Thank you, dear Clarke. Oh, I’ve had my bouts of desperation. It’s a familiar fragrance. Though hasn’t really caught on with the guys I like. lol Much love and light, Mr. Fountain!
Errrrr Clint, I'm the first one to admit WTF is love/life/happiness all about......answers on a postcard to the Ivory Tower please. Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
I always wanted romance rather than sex. Many men wanted sex now and friendship later, never the other way around. My last relationship ended 39 years ago, when I was 40. We are still loving friends and so with his husband, too. I hoped for another relationship but I was prominently working in HIV/AIDS and no one would speak to me let alone get close in case everyone thought they were HIV+. I love my own company and I am a self-sufficient introvert.
I could pay for sex and cuddles here in Thailand but I don't. I don't feel lonely.
I fell 2 days ago on a sandy, gravelly surface which shifted beneath me. I faceplanted onto the drive to my village. MIldly concussed. Bruises and grazes to my hands, wrists, elbows, knees and forehead. Today I have 2 black eyes. Even without these blemishes, where has that handsome youth gone? I don't miss him. I love myself unconditionally and know that I am loved by many people. I am contented.
OUCH!!! Uncle Ray, sending you healing vibes and much love, dear. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery, dear one. Please know you are loved. :-*
No need for concern. Though I thank you for it. I am not indestructible but far from being irremediably damaged. As I said in my comment, I know that I am loved, my dear. I am in slight discomfort rather than pain - certainly looking as if someone has punched me but I have no plan to gaze at myself in a mirror. I will soon recover totally.
I hear you on your post, swift recovery from your injuries. DougT.
Thanks, Doug. I will quickly repair, I think.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 Thanks Clint for the healing music 🖤🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Thank you, Steve, for the kind comment(s). As always!
Cheers Sixes for the like 👍DougT
There is no way to get relationships and love "right." Your Dr. Seuss quote captures it perfectly. Me, there was always some element of desperation involved, which made no difference at all. Best of luck to you, yours, and all your readers.
Thank you, dear Clarke. Oh, I’ve had my bouts of desperation. It’s a familiar fragrance. Though hasn’t really caught on with the guys I like. lol Much love and light, Mr. Fountain!
Errrrr Clint, I'm the first one to admit WTF is love/life/happiness all about......answers on a postcard to the Ivory Tower please. Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
I think it safe to say most of us, if we’re being honest, are “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” just like Sarah McLachlan sang all those years ago. :-p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o77N8hm_eP4&list=PLV67Zf7ByNKk5OtoV_Dlu-MWyO9S15IyJ&index=7