EMILYCAT: please read!

[hhcowgirl]

Emily--read my post under usernames on the other board. Hopefully, it will make you feel better!! I also posted one sort of directed to you on the supper club one. Thanks!

[kwormann]

emilycat

I was out of service traveling all day yesterday and this is the first post I read...I am assuming from the post you and your boyfriend broke up....I am so sorry to hear that. I know how hard that is! Please know that we are all thinking of you in at this time and we are always here for you!

Kim

[hhcowgirl]

Emilycat--
I did not realize that you went to UNC--I am from NC and literally ALL my friends from home went there. I defected to Vanderbilt, however, but I bet we know a ton of the same people!! Anyway, gad to hear you are feeling better--the response of everyone on the bb has really touched me and should make you feel loved. Have a safe and happy holiday!

[emilycat]

hhcowgirl,

Thanks so much for your message (and everyone else's http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif )
I'm actually doing pretty well...maybe it hasn't sunk in yet, but really just think it was time for this to happen. It wasn't something that came out of the blue, and we both knew it was time for something to change. The most difficult part about the whole thing is that he's my best friend, and I'm not sure that staying that way will be feasible now. Oh, well.

I'm just so thankful that I have such an incredible family 1 1/2 hours away, good friends in this city, and of course, you all! I think my 15 year old sister is going to be my best friend and confidante for the next week; she's such a great girl. Unfortunately, I can't take her out for drinks yet http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

Merry Christmas to everyone, and here's to a happy, healthy, fit New Year! May all of your goals be realized, you dreams become realities, and your aspirations met. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Em

[Gina O]

Emily-

After dating on and off for 10 years, I married my best friend. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Seven years later we divorced (final about 6 months ago). During those 17 years, I kept trying to "fix" the relationship and mold it into something that met my needs. It never happened. I still ache to have my friend, but do not miss the "husband" I lost at all. That part was never really there.

I learned a lot about what I want in a relationship through the process, and carry that with me as I head to the future. Through it all, my sister, 7 years older than me, has been my best friend. You have a precious gift in that you can cultivate the friendship with you sister now and watch it grow the rest of your lives.

I will be spending as much time as possible during the next week with my sister's 15 year old daughter in from Raleigh. She is a wonderful girl, but still in a great deal of pain from losing her father 2 years ago. (btw, she would never admit it, but dreams of going to Duke... and currently has the grades to do it). Wishing you well, enjoy Christmas, Gina