If you want to be with him as much as he wants to be with you, let it happen. For your own peace of mind. Even if (not routinely)!
What a thought provoking diary entry! A simple time together doesnʻt come easy in todayʻs world. My partner is always so busy running to church, opera rehearsals, meeting friends that sometimes I feel like I am the outsider. How I would long for a moment like that. It would make me happy!
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Thank you, Jessica, for the lovely story and for not mentioning your giant soft drink.
I used to sneak out at Lunch, hop on the Lex. at 42nd St., and walk around Union Square with my Sack-Lunch. Wasn't much of a sitter. and Union Sq. wasn't so nice in the 1970's; best to keep moving.
Yes, Commenter-Community, I worked in the Pan-Am building; the helicopters were still landing on the roof; and I believe I had a checking account with First National City Bank, which had a branch on the promenade before you went down the escalator to Grand Central.
NYC was filled with all kinds of dangerous adventures then.
Yes, Commenter-Community, I worked in the Pan-Am building; the helicopters were still landing on the roof; and I believe I had a checking account with First National City Bank, which had a branch on the promenade before you went down the escalator to Grand Central.
NYC was filled with all kinds of dangerous adventures then.
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Please take time to listen and to love. To sit side by side on a park bench. No hurrying away. The other side can come quickly, it is but a curtain, there are no announcements. There are only memories. Make these lovingly. Always. That's all there may be.
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I know those benches. Next time you go for some alone time together, bring seat pads in a Trader Joe's bag. What a lovely story.
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"He took another breath of his cigarette and exhaled."
Quit smoking. You'll likely live longer. You'll definitely smell better.
Quit smoking. You'll likely live longer. You'll definitely smell better.
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This was a lovely little diary piece, Rick -- about two people finding the time to be together and to love each other. I'm sure they both have faults. I do, too. Maybe even you do. So stop with the unasked-for advice.
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I want to know the name of the quaint seafood restaurant near Union Square! Food is at the heart of a relationship.
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what a lovely, early spring submission. i hope your partner is motivated enough to stop smoking so that your family will be able to spend more unencumbered time together.
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I agree it is a lovely, early spring submission. I think it is very likely -- No, it is certain -- that Ms. Frelow and her partner know all about the dangers of smoking. His smoking is part of the story. There is absolutely no need for you to put an oar in.
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This is marvelous.
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He wants and needs to spend time alone with you. Give him this willingly and with love lest any refusal on your part be the end of your relationship. He could be gone tomorrow, and you'll miss his snoring softly in bed next to you, the moments of peace and understanding, and the fact that he is obviously still in love with you. Reciprocate.
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