Hi Michael. Just wanted to say that you swooned me with your post of nice gestures, genuine feelings, respect for others and want to understand your situation.

I feel like I’ve been in your shoes, but with less respect and more selfishness. I forced situations and didn’t give the other the space that they needed. I did go through the part of feeling like I hadn’t given enough, though in retrospect, I absolutely did. (I gave through care taking, which was pretty much my way of loving another).

It may be that the timing is not aligned for this relationship, and if that’s the case, I wanted to let you know that I once had someone caring in my life who sounds like you. This was 20 years ago, when I was very young. To this day, I’ll never forget how he made me feel and how much he lifted up my heart and soul in knowing that there are great, loving and caring people in the world. And that’s HUGE!

If I could know that I had that type of lasting impression on someone I loved, but couldn’t be with, despite the initial heartbreak and pain, I would be happy. Sounds like you brought a lot of love, kindness and respect to this woman’s life and you’ll probably hold a great space in her heart.

Love and peace to you. 🙂