3 years ago tonight I lived in the northwest hills of CT and we were having the worst ice storm in over 50 years. But inside my cute little home there was a private storm brewing of my own. It was on this night that I decided I finally had to tell Co about my feelings. It was the longest weekend of my and probably her life as well. At first it looked bad for us, not only as a couple but as friends.
Yet with hard work, compromise, and going slow we are still best friends. It amazes me that we found a way to make things work. Yes I wish we were able to find a way to make it work as a couple, but hey I'm one of the few folks in my situation that have as close a relationship as Co and I have. It took tons of hard work from both sides, and I'm sure there were times where both of us just wanted to quit and walk away. But we kept at it and tried hard to make things work.
I think it is a testament of true friendship indeed. So many times in our life we meet people and they are in our life for a bit but then fade back out quickly. There are also folks who are brought together in crisis or common interest. Sometimes in times of conflict friendships may seem stronger than they truly are. People do have a habit of latching onto to something new and try to use it as a replacement for something they've lost. Co and I have been through allot. We've been friends since the late 80's and are still going strong. Yeah we have our tough times, but we work them out and keep going. I am blessed in having her in my life.
I have also had the pleasure of meeting a few folks in the last few years that I will be able to have a great friendship with too. One of them has faded from the picture since she found a new love and moved out of town. The other has recently moved closer and we hang out allot together. But it isn't just about hanging out, it's having a connection, a common past, a common outlook and a common goal in life. Luckily for the most part I've been lucky in finding a few folks like this.
No matter what though I find it hard to imagine that anyone could ever get as close to me as Co has. We have been married, have kids, and have a long history together. That though isn't going to stop me from trying to have more than one strong friendship indeed. I just hope that no matter what Co and I will always be there for each other, and in someway part of each other's lives.
Gotta run.
Love to all and g'night.
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