Tag: breakup

I forgot my ex-fiancée’s hairstyle. I realized that while high, camping alone in Wyoming. I had to look it up, but the thought made me cry. I think about her daily, sometimes with nostalgia, sometimes with sadness or guilt, sometimes I just remember her giggle or the way she wrinkled her nose. But I rarely…

My friend always quotes that dumb line from one of the worst James Bond films: “always have an exit strategy.” Related posts: Sadness I’ve done a lot of things that I’m ashamed of in my life and a few things that I’m proud of. I’ve also done some things that I’m proud of, but also…

I missed new year’s and birthday posts the past few years. They’ve been great years by any objective metric, but the subjective experience has been mostly stress and ennui. I’ve been on a bit of a tour of old friends and family. Staying as long as I think they’ll be able to handle my gloom.…

It’s a multi-step process, actually.  I’ll divide it into Before, During, After, and Throughout. Before Be friends.  Let simmer for at least three months, but ideally six. Treat your friends and their friends well. Sprinkle good experiences throughout. During Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. Don’t steal. Don’t abuse physically/mentally. Say what you mean, mean what you…

I.  Go back to her Beg Plead Negotiate Claim to just want to “talk” Pretend that you just really want to go back to being her friend II.  Confrontation With her a.  In public b.  In private c.  Out of nowhere (avoid for stalkerish reasons) With some guy (violence optional) a.  In public b.  In…