My life has changed over the past few years.
I've matured, learned many things,
and most importantly...
I understand love a lot more ...


There are many types of love

 

Romantic love

 

this lover thinks constantly about the loved one, is jealous, unrealistic, will tolerate anything, is sexually attracted by physical appearance, needs repeated reassurance he/she is loved in return.

 

Best friend or companionate love

 

this lover enjoys the companionship and intimacy of a close friendship. It is a comfortable, slowly developing, trusting, committed relationship, not intense excitement, desperation, or sexual obsessions.

 

Unselfish love

 

the lover is devoted and self-sacrificing to the loved one, gives without expecting anything in return, is gentle, caring, and dutiful.

 

 

Logical love

 

the lover carefully selects the "right person" logically, looking for someone with compatible interests, similar education and religion, a harmonious personality, common values, and long-term goals.

 

 

All love that has not friendship for its base,
is like a mansion built upon the sand.
      ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox

 

 

- Two women –

 

One asked me what I wanted …

I said, a friend,

she replied,

“I don’t want to be your friend, I want to be your wife.”

 

The second woman,

During a discussion on our divorce

I asked, what will this divorce mean to us,

her reply,

“It means nothing – marriage is only a piece of paper,

our friendship and relationship will endure,

my feelings for you will not change”

 

 

I am separated from the first woman,

The second woman and I are divorced.

 

My journey has been a long one, so far,

I have what I need and want,

"A friend".