Hi Anita,

Yes, it was a slip of the fingers.”That there exist better caliber men in this world and that she needs to wait for him and not accept anything less.”

And, yes, she feels grateful to have met me, as it helped her to appreciate that there are more emotionally mature menu, and that she needs to wait to find one who can have a conversation about difficult topics without it regressing into a shouting match. Sadly, she isn’t sure if those type of men exist here. (I am merely a transplant to this area.)

Finally, it is liberating to know what her heart feels (or does not feel). It took a great deal (and some alcohol) to have me ask her–when I feared what the answer would be–but better I know now rather than continue the dance.

I’m working on an email to her to thank her and to let her know what a positive influence she has been to me these past few months. It isn’t a pleading email but more of a thank you.

Ryan