You're right, it does take a long time. We've been at this longer than a week, however. 4 months as of next week, to be precise. So far, so good. We're at a stage where we're having fun together again, dating, and other stuff, and the gifts are part of that...and part of some "special activities" we have scheduled on those days. Believe me, I'm not pursuing her out of desperation. She has asked me for it, and I'm happy to oblige...and our MC blesses it as well, so I've got some checks and balances here.
Your concern and sobering thoughts, however, are appreciated. Which is why this short little wedding day trip is such an important test of both my detachment, my ability to trust, and her desire to be trustworthy.
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. -- Inigo Montoya, 'The Princess Bride'
