You are awesome, and I can't wait to vote for you for President.
I dated men until my mid-twenties (early 30s now). And I liked them and thought they were attractive. But, I never fell in love with any of them. When I met my now-wife, it really was like things clicked into place. I don't discount the men-dating I did as being part of a false identity or anything--I think it helped me see what I wanted for my life and my relationships in a really valuable way. When I realized I was in love with a woman, it made sense. It wasn't a lightbulb moment, exactly, but more a realization that there were other possibilities for my life, and I could do whatever the hell I wanted.
Despite my being with my wife for nine years, my mom still reminds us that we can still break up and go get ourselves some husbands. Because we're together because it hasn't occurred to either of us to just marry men. Like, we're going to wake up one day, look at each other, and be like "you know, mom was right all along. We really should just be with dudes."
It's fascinating, isn't it? Most people have some kind of superstitious streak.
When we were kids, my yiayia also made us walk around with garlic in our pockets, which apparently helps ward off the mati. I'm neither religious nor terribly superstitious, but when I had an especially bad week recently, I briefly wondered if someone gave me the bad eye.
Sending you hugs and good thoughts.
Happy birthday, Nicole, and many happy returns! I just donated to Planned Parenthood--thank you for the inspiration.
I have been thinking about this all night. Thank you for sharing.
Yes. This is so, so right! Heed Bear's words, letter writer!
Damn--I'm sorry. That really sucks. I wouldn't blame you for drinking the entire bottle of wine right now.
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