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Well... an interesting turn of events.
Chris and I had to make a run to Walmart about 11:40 last night to pick up orange juice, as I needed to take my meds for the evening (OJ makes it easier cuz they're larger). While there I happened to run into my friend Justin -- whom I know through Patrick.
Apparently he didn't even know that Patrick and I weren't speaking. We chatted about what's been going on and I found out a few things. So Chris and I talked on the way home and decided that this was a message to contact Patrick.
So I emailed him on Facebook with a simple message that said that things had ended badly with us and we'd never discussed why and hadn't eight months been long enough. And he emailed back with a few paragraphs and an apology and his new cell phone number.
I emailed in return with an apology and my cell number, and offered times I'm free to meet and talk. Waiting for a reply now.
I think our time apart has mellowed us. I think that because we won't be living together anymore (ever) that things should be okay. Things may never be exactly as they were - especially considering my family. My mom was extremely angry at the whole thing - especially because her sister (my aunt) got involved. I think it'll be harder for her to forgive than for me to forgive. But I think time will definitely help. And concern for my aunt's well being while my uncle is overseas in Afghanistan.
But I think this is a good step. Even if there will be a lack of trust for a while, there will be civility which is a way toward trust.
Chris and I had to make a run to Walmart about 11:40 last night to pick up orange juice, as I needed to take my meds for the evening (OJ makes it easier cuz they're larger). While there I happened to run into my friend Justin -- whom I know through Patrick.
Apparently he didn't even know that Patrick and I weren't speaking. We chatted about what's been going on and I found out a few things. So Chris and I talked on the way home and decided that this was a message to contact Patrick.
So I emailed him on Facebook with a simple message that said that things had ended badly with us and we'd never discussed why and hadn't eight months been long enough. And he emailed back with a few paragraphs and an apology and his new cell phone number.
I emailed in return with an apology and my cell number, and offered times I'm free to meet and talk. Waiting for a reply now.
I think our time apart has mellowed us. I think that because we won't be living together anymore (ever) that things should be okay. Things may never be exactly as they were - especially considering my family. My mom was extremely angry at the whole thing - especially because her sister (my aunt) got involved. I think it'll be harder for her to forgive than for me to forgive. But I think time will definitely help. And concern for my aunt's well being while my uncle is overseas in Afghanistan.
But I think this is a good step. Even if there will be a lack of trust for a while, there will be civility which is a way toward trust.