One thing I like about "town" is that things are a bit more anonymous, but I'm a bit more private about some things.
Sometimes I think part of the problem is that we forget how to "dream" together. We get caught up in the minutia of daily life and schedules etc. With kids, there's always something that comes up.
I know what you mean about trusting, but I think that close relationships (of any kind) are always worth the risk. Sure, we will get hurt and hurt back, but IMO they are the meaning of life. I have nothing to offer anyone in this life but myself and my love.
Nothing much new with me. I'm still working on costumes for an event I'm taking D16 to. That and working, well, kinda.