Thanks Alamo. I do believe in miracles, and boy have I been humbled lately.
KML, I get you. I rushed things, overlooked some likely problems, and settled all too easily.
What concerns me is how quickly I forgot my DB lessons. Looking back to that time, I remember a rough dating experience - nothing major, just infatuation followed by rejection. Merely did not work out, but then a few weeks later, W santered back into my life and I fell quickly AND didn't keep my self-work going.
I can recall some work-related stressors - especially the departure of a good male friend. That may be a big issue for me - I've experienced the departure of good male friends over the past 3-4 years (moves due to jobs/family) and slumped into a bit of a withdrawal pattern (e.g., why bother making new friends when they just leave?). Childish, I know.
I think good male friendships are important for a man to keep perspective on himself.
