And so it Begins
If your foundation is strong enough, you can build a vast skyscraper, that will stand for decades, and weather any storm.
Mr A, and I, had a long and frank talk, it was possibly the hardest conversation I've ever been called upon to have. It is fair to say neither of us enjoyed it.
It was a conversation that could only be described as "good" in the technical sense of the word, in as much as we kept to the point, and had roughly equal input. The subject matter was painful for us both, and there were long pauses while we each collected our thoughts.
There is no transcript, and even if there were, I would not publish it. What was said will remain between the two of us, it is enough to know that we reached an accord.
We have each made promises to the other, and I am certain we will endeavour to keep them, and to hold true to each other.
We are realistic enough to know that there will be times that try us, and test the strength of the life we are attempting to build together. It will not be easy. There are obstacles to overcome, but like all things of value, it is worth working for.
Mr. A and I had enjoyed our life together, but over time we had forgotten some things, an unseen hazard crept between us, and it tripped him. He has told me more than once, that none of the blame is mine, but I know differently, I know that by any true measure, I fell short of being a good partner, or even a good friend, I did nothing one might describe as wrong, but I certainly did not help.
We are aware now of what we need to do to maintain a good and healthy life together, and as the new year dawns, we take our first steps on a hopeful road.
The heart has what the heart wants.
