Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost

[ndrosen]

My relationship with Cynthia has had its ups and downs, and she was miffed with me driving me back to my apartment the day after Thanksgiving, but we have been in communication since, and she told me that she was looking forward to my planned visit on Christmas and the next day. There has been use of heart emojis by both parties. However, she then emailed me that she doesn’t want me as a gentleman friend and future husband (not her exact words), and hopes that we can still be friends.

So be it. I’m glad that we have eaten meals together, that we have chastely cuddled, and that some of her cats have been friendly to me, and let me pet them.