The ring isn't the only change Doa.

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I am TRYING to have no expectations,


Be that helped out a lot. It is easier to talk to them if you have no expectations. More natural, willing to bet she saw that.

The ring might have something to do with it, it might not, you may never know.

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At some point I will need to say that I can't envision a life apart like this


Really? Why? Expecting an answer?
I can give you one or two.
"Yeah...life is funny."
"Yeah neither did I."

Need is air, food and shelter.
Your question is a want, because you want some sort of validation or answer.


Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis

Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans

Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK

TRUST THE PROCESS - Cadet