[Watcher]

So we just finished 6 visits in a 2 month span which is a lot for us. She attended her 4th marathon with me. She had a good laugh because sometimes I text her at a certain mile and tell her how this is absolutely my last one.

I have finished 16 marathons now with Dublin up next. Idk how many more I have left in me. I have 3 scheduled for 2027 and then I will start to downsize. Maybe one a year and at some point just 5k's. I'm tired of the constant training since 2022. Running got me through this life.

We went food shopping together and it was so nice. We have been slowing things down a bit. We have tended to always pack an adventure into our day so maybe we are trying more mundane activities now.

She is a very good cook and it was nice sitting in her kitchen. She always amazes me. I find her to be so knowledgeable. I love asking her questions and listening to her answers.

She does not ask for help. I think she is stubborn. So at her house yesterday we did landscaping together and it felt so good. I told her I have been waiting years for a woman to need me again. I crave to be needed by her. I think she is softening to the idea.

I told her we could tackle another project when I see her over Thanksgiving for 10 days. So now we have basically a 5 week break. I'm leaving for Dublin soon for 2 weeks.

Idk I think we both could use the breather to recharge and think about what has happened over the past couple of months. Yes I worry at times I have applied to much pressure on her. She says I haven't.

Our trajectory is so funny to me. I was thinking today how she asked me out in 2022. She was ready for me. Idk if I was ready for her yet. Idk if I ever was going to be ready for her. She had the courage that I lacked. She had the strength that I lacked. I trusted her so I said yes. Of course I was nervous. She was a woman lol.

Saying yes that day was absolutely the best decision I have ever made. She is absolutely my best friend in this life. I want to spend the rest of my days with her.

So flash forward to 2026 and I proposed to her. I was ready for her this time and idk if she was necessarily ready for me yet lol.

I would love to live with her and see her everyday. Do things for her. Partner together. Cook together. We have our talking and laughing sessions where it is just us. Shut out from the world. Our communication is incredible.

We will live separately when I arrive. It helps me acclimate to my new job and new area while also giving us some distance as our time together will significantly increase.

She absolutely does not scare me. I want it all. The good and the bad. Every imperfection and scar. I want to protect her heart. Feed her soul. Keep her intrigued and always make her laugh.

[UrsaMajor]

Sounds good to me! Congratulations!

As far as the marathons go (and reducing the numbers), we'll believe it when we see it <snort!> 

Some of us have been watching to see where you are running next.... <lol> and how far....

[readytofixmyselffirst]

Hello,

Sorry that it has been a while since I posted on your thread despite all the great news.

 

She definitely slipped something into my drink during my August visit because I have never behaved this way before and I am madly in love with her.

Don't they all? I have been with my wife for 12 years now and married for eight. Still feel so happy that she is in my life and I am madly in love with her as well. I am so glad because I felt that everything in your social network was more an obligation rather than something you enjoyed. Everything was tainted by your ex and you didn't find much joy other than being by yourself.

Saying yes that day was absolutely the best decision I have ever made. She is absolutely my best friend in this life. I want to spend the rest of my days with her.

I am so glad that you didn't allow the past trauma that you have endured has impacted your ability to open yourself up to someone new. As bad as things may have been for me, they pale in comparison to all that you have suffered. It is good to see and feel a positive future for yourself and your love. I am truly happy for you.

Continue to post and let us know how you are doing. We all need to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Remember, the forum is not about our MLCers. It's our story and how we emerge.

Have an awesome day,

(((Ready)))