Is this the end....or a new beginning?

[TooLateForMe]

Hi folks! My day was longer than I expected so not much time to write this evening.

GIMA and MA Holm, thank you VERY much for your masculine perspectives! We girls really appreciate your feedback and perspectives. MA, I have to admit that I am a bit surprised at your list for the reasons you stated. In your experience do a lot of men have these items on THEIR lists? GIMA, I'm following your thread's discussion of LLs. It's VERY interesting!

Mishka, Cas, LR, and BC, thanks for stopping by. Your input is always welcome.

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They are things I didn't know I needed until they were gone. I think they're important for all people, not just men or women. I didn't grow up with a lot of affection and I see the effect that my solitary attitude has had on my M. I missed the opportunity to be an affectionate person.

My w gave up even hoping that I could be affectionate, that I could even want those things. She thinks that for me to change would alter my personality too much that I wouldn't even be the same person. My actions aren't me, though. I just wish I had the chance to do those things. That's a 180 I can't try out on my W. But I can be closer and more affectionate to other people in my life. That change isn't for her benefit, it's for me.