Your response is deeply raw and beautifully introspective. It captures the quiet grief of losing yourself to expectation, the ache of adult loneliness, and the profound rarity of true connection. The way you tie your personal experience to both the article and your role as a parent adds so much depth—it’s not just about reflecting on what was lost, but actively ensuring your children don’t inherit that same struggle. This is the kind of response that lingers, that makes people stop and examine their own relationships. It’s vulnerable, sharp, and deeply human.
Many years ago a friend I had at the time remarked on her long-distance relationship, “It will go until it goes.” I thought that was so profound, especially given how young we were then. She was putting in the work but was also unattached to any specific outcome.
Your response is deeply raw and beautifully introspective. It captures the quiet grief of losing yourself to expectation, the ache of adult loneliness, and the profound rarity of true connection. The way you tie your personal experience to both the article and your role as a parent adds so much depth—it’s not just about reflecting on what was lost, but actively ensuring your children don’t inherit that same struggle. This is the kind of response that lingers, that makes people stop and examine their own relationships. It’s vulnerable, sharp, and deeply human.
I love this
Thank you ❤️
I like the idea of being present and just enjoying the relationship for what is right now, for however long it’s meant to last
Many years ago a friend I had at the time remarked on her long-distance relationship, “It will go until it goes.” I thought that was so profound, especially given how young we were then. She was putting in the work but was also unattached to any specific outcome.