Welcome back, Tall. I rarely posted in the same threads as you, but it's nice to know your on your way back to a healthier you - mentally and physically. Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they, too, have their story. (Desiderata-Max Erhmann, 1927) (The actual poem is much longer, but I love this paragraph.)

Tall - welcome back!

Tall.......of course we all are glad to see you back. I am also thrilled that you have been able to use this time to obviously become more aware of your personal strengths and who you are. Your experiences are valuable and now can be built upon. Good luck and good running.

Thanks for the update Tall. Things just aren't the same without you here and I am so happy that you are back. There is a very lucky woman out there for you - enjoy the time it takes to find her - because I know it will happen. ~Mary

...briefly coming out of Lurk Mode//....... ....tall, I just want to add my congratulations on your return..... ...........back when I was dating, there were many people who needed to be turned in to The Authorities, but I never figure out which Agency this should be refered to....... ........The Good News-----ya figured it out, didn't get Hitched during the ''Rosy Glow'' Stage, and sound like you're relatively ok from The Experience..... ........I met Pickles after I had decided I would just have to be alone, since all the people I had met were Strange (see Above) it happens, and like The Spanish Inquisition, ya Never Expect it......... ..............good luck My Virual Friend, .......................it'll happen......of that I have no doubt/////

Tall, It seems to me that most people who take time to be pensive and reflect on their lives have nothing basically wrong with them. It's the people who never stop to think about it that can have real issues. Sorry that your romance didn't work out, but it sounded so nice while it lasted! Please take it slowly getting back out there in the dating scene. You're special, and a special lady IS out there somewhere for you. Welcome back!