* Dear nessie102:

From my reading of your post, it seems to me that you made the correct decision for you AND for him. You read to me as a reasonable young woman, mature, clear and caring. I hope your guilt passes quickly because I don’t see you being in the wrong. Sure, he got hurt- but you are hurting too: you are feeling guilty and concerned and that is not fun!

Not prolonging his pain is also a good decision. As far as becoming friends, not for a long time. Maybe much later, not anytime soon.

anita