Going solo

[beldar]

She used to call me her “soulmate.” And I believe she meant it. Turns out she was a “meant it at the time” kind of person.

Looking back with over a decade's perspective, it’s easy to see a continuum, a process in which we drifted apart. That last summer we were spending less time together. She started spending weekends in another town with friends,

Comments

[michikatinski]

Great entry.

I'm so glad you found Ms. Snack. :)

[beldar]

So am I. =)
Thanks!

[beyond_my_smile]

I hope you don't blame yourself for not going. Also, I hope you find the friend that you need, and then some. -hugs-

[beyond_my_smile]

Just read the italicized part. YAY for Ms. Snack!

[beldar]

When I was having my birthday on my own terms, I kinda suspected that the consequences would play out like they did. But for the first time, I didn't care. Wasn't a smooth road for me in the months that followed (not by a long shot) but I don't regret not going when she summoned.

Yay for Ms. Snack, a/k/a the_dark_snack, indeed!

[____hejira]

Heartbreaking...and well written too.

[beldar]

Thanks. I've been a little nervous about writing this one, but I'm appreciating the positive feedback.

[secretlysidhe]

I don't believe in soulmates anymore. Or that there is only one person out there for everyone. I think it makes it too easy to fall into a trap and stay with someone less than stellar because you put a label such as that on the relationship.

Good for you for getting out of that situation.

[beldar]

Agreed. Thanks! We live and learn.

[sweeny_todd]

Friends are good. Friendship has a lot of depth to it. And I am a bit gobsmacked by her behaviour :-/