Instead, make the assumption that it WON'T be longterm. I think I made that mistake. For me, the "Forester" was a way to remember I am still sexy and lovable...He wasn't about longterm. He was about getting my needs met as an adult who needed someone to ease the loneliness. And, his younger age was a confidence booster.

I know there are all different perspectives on this...But, for me, it was healthy to do a little exploring and have some fun. I had been mistreated for a very long time and given a very low priority. I made this fling about ME.

"You know, it's times like these when I realize what a superhero I am." Tony Stark/Iron Man

“Focus on what you can do, then do it with all your heart.” Lois Wilson