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Was it Time Wasted?
Story written on March 28, 2011 by Journey1962.
“So did you date any women before you and Bette got back together?”
“Yes I went out of a couple of lunch dates. I purposely made them for lunch.”
“But nothing that went beyond lunch?”
“No, this was only about five years ago and by that time I came to understand for me, that the person I am with I have to be friends with first. For me companionship is key. It’s either you click as friends or you don’t.”
“So there was no clicking or licking going on?”
“No.” Tina laughs
“So how did you find your way back to one another anyways?”
“Well we lost track of one another over the years. My ex was a military guy so we more a lot. I knew where Bette’s family lived so every now and then over the years when I was in California I would stop by to see them and I would ask about Bette. We would talk to over the phone every few years it was always stranded. Most because I sensed that she wanted to talk about our past and I didn’t want to hear it.”
“But one day you did hear it.” says Bette.
“Yeah years after the divorce and my being alone to heal for a while. I didn‘t let myself hear you until I could fully and completely give myself without shame. I didn‘t want to put you through that pain again. You deserved better that what I could give you back then. You deserved someone whole and free to love you. I had to be free without you to be free with you.”
“So beautifully put.” says Alice
“But we became friend again through Facebook of all things. I looked her up wondering how she was doing and sent her a friend request. And she accepted.” says Tina.
“Facebook really?”
“It’s how I stay a part of my children’s lives without spending so much time on the phone. I’m still not a phone person.”
“And you Bette?”
“Pretty much the same reason but I start using Facebook to monitor what Angelica was doing and saying on Facebook went she was younger.
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It was courageous of you to share your story with us. Things happen in our lives for a reason and they help shape who we are now. I wish you happiness and peace.
This is my first time leaving a comment. I enjoyed your story. I related to some of this story. Here’s to a new chapter and may your journey be an amazing one!
Thanks for sharing the story and wisdom “…They were a time of learning and preparation for the good to come in your life…” :-) very touching and encouraging. Well, you might be shy as you said, and I really don’t know you, but I believe that you are a brave one ;-) proven by sharing this story and openly telling this is based on your experience. Wishing you happiness and love.. :-)
You were brave to share a part of yourself with us. I can so truly relate to your story. I am 44 years old, and I have known of my attraction to women since I was about eight years old, but has never been with a woman, lead the so call normal life for about 10 years from the age of 14-24 and then just left the whole scene alone and decided to just be alone,not fair to men and too much drama with women. Good Luck to you. And yes please an update on “Stripper”, I love that story.
I’m glad that a number of you can relate to this story in some way. I know a lot of us read for pure entertainment and to escape a little bit. But I also like to read to gain a little insight sometimes. As a shy person, I tend to be very introspect, too much in my head. As you can tell by the way that I write :) So one day when that special woman comes into my life I hope that I don’t over think things too much. :) Thanks for the well wishes. I am looking forward to loving again, the right person. Best wishes to those who search as well.
How brave you are. It takes an amazing person to see themselves as clear as you do. Best wishes on your journey to your true self…I hope you find more happiness along the way.
It takes some courage to write the way you have. I hope you feel better for it! Your handle makes a whole lot of sense now and I too wish you the very best on the journey you have embarked on :0)
I wish you happiness.Thank you for this story.
WOW, I LOVED THIS STORY! Thank you so much! x
I see myself in your story. Thank you for sharing and making me see the light.
What an excellent story and how brave you are. Thank you for sharing with us.
Glad to see your post and WoW! Such fortitude and insightful story, revealing too! Perception of God, faith and love is a cause of many struggles and debates; thank you for sharing a glimpse in your journey. Any way to have realization sooner rather than later is great! Please don’t take long to update the other story.
Got to the end of the story and realized I was crying. I could insert my name for Tina’s… 3 kids, a 19-year marriage ending after my ex cheated, and a similar “Bette” in my past. Thanks for sharing your experience and I agree with you about not regretting the past. From one shy, over-thinker to another, I wish you love and happiness on your journey. I hope you find someone
hey it was a beatiful story, and thank you for shering that with us, I hope that you find love again.
Thanks