http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/ Making The Most of MidLife--Together Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:56:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6667 Walker Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:56:21 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6667 @Gerry Hogan, Yes it is. I've been through my needy phase and understand what drove me. I enjoy the company of a man and can't imagine not having a man around for companionship, conversation and sex... but finding the right fit for my fairly strong personality, liberal views and upbringing, grandchildren etc... is challenging. @Gerry Hogan, Yes it is. I’ve been through my needy phase and understand what drove me. I enjoy the company of a man and can’t imagine not having a man around for companionship, conversation and sex… but finding the right fit for my fairly strong personality, liberal views and upbringing, grandchildren etc… is challenging.

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6666 Gerry Hogan Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:51:56 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6666 @Walker, I've been widowed close to six years - independent, put-together woman, not needy, clingy or weird. Like you, a couple of relationships that looked as though they were going to be "keepers" until push came to shove and in each case it was my not being needy that caused the split. Strange world , isn't it. @Walker, I’ve been widowed close to six years – independent, put-together woman, not needy, clingy or weird. Like you, a couple of relationships that looked as though they were going to be “keepers” until push came to shove and in each case it was my not being needy that caused the split. Strange world , isn’t it.

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6665 Walker Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:34:47 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6665 @Gerry Hogan, Thanks Gerry. Isn't amazing how many of us have lived this story. I have no doubt that I'm gonna be just fine... it gets hard for a bit but each successive moment is better and better. Thank you for commenting and for giving us the connection to your website.. I cant' wait to stop and browse a little more. @Gerry Hogan, Thanks Gerry. Isn’t amazing how many of us have lived this story. I have no doubt that I’m gonna be just fine… it gets hard for a bit but each successive moment is better and better.
Thank you for commenting and for giving us the connection to your website.. I cant’ wait to stop and browse a little more.

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6664 Gerry Hogan Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:26:27 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6664 Wow! I could have written this. Hang in there. Gerry Wow! I could have written this. Hang in there.
Gerry

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6663 Walker Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:00:39 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6663 @DuchessOmnium, Thank you, it was difficult to write as I don't want to be angry at him or do the he said-she said thing. And, you're right, I am a little sad but I feel much lighter and free again. @DuchessOmnium, Thank you, it was difficult to write as I don’t want to be angry at him or do the he said-she said thing. And, you’re right, I am a little sad but I feel much lighter and free again.

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6662 Walker Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:59:02 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6662 @Jennifer, Thanks. Sadly many of us do have similar experiences- I think it says much about the environment we were raised in. As for eggs: I like many versions; over easy is probably my 'at home' choice, eggs benedict for Brunches. @Jennifer, Thanks. Sadly many of us do have similar experiences- I think it says much about the environment we were raised in.
As for eggs: I like many versions; over easy is probably my ‘at home’ choice, eggs benedict for Brunches.

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6661 Walker Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:57:10 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6661 @MSChick74, Yes, I'd help a friend, no question. While the lack of help around my injury was problematic it brings light to the difference in roles and ideas about household tasks too.... For those of us who are older the worries about illness and caregiving take on bigger significance so a small illness or injury is a good test. @MSChick74, Yes, I’d help a friend, no question. While the lack of help around my injury was problematic it brings light to the difference in roles and ideas about household tasks too….
For those of us who are older the worries about illness and caregiving take on bigger significance so a small illness or injury is a good test.

]]> http://midlifebloggers.com/2010/09/23/the-runaway-bride-syndrome-accommodating-yourself-out-of-existence/comment-page-1/#comment-6657 DuchessOmnium Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:55:36 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=3479#comment-6657 A thoughtful, honest post. There is almost always loss, and sadness, when relationships end, even when it is the right decision. A thoughtful, honest post. There is almost always loss, and sadness, when relationships end, even when it is the right decision.

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