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Yikes!14:06
He has a ring on his finger,
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but he has lost the sparkle in his eye.
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He traded his freedom for the appearance
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of not being alone. There is a dignity
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in handling your own life. I wake up
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when I want. I eat what I want.
The person was convinced to give it a go, and that is fair enough.Yes some people are in a relationship due to peer pressure and simply to avoid the stigma of being alone. That somehow they would be seen as broken for not sticking to the script.
Absolutely.It seems they weren't a good fit for a lot of different reasons.
Absolutely.That's why honest communication about each other's needs and expectations is critical.
I am fairly inexperienced when it comes to relationships, but I am learning.I have worn many different hats when l was married. He depended on me for many different things. The higher he went up the payscale, he showed me appreciation for always being there.