Valkyrie, hang in there brother. I am in a relationship right now that has me a little
frustrated. I found myself falling in love with this girl and to tell you the truth, I'm not
so sure she is as dedicated to the relationship as I am. I am trying as hard as I can to
distance myself emotionally from her while still seeing her. I started out sleeping with her
every night then all of a sudden we go a week without even seeing each other. Maybe she needs her space or whatever but this hurt me that we haven't seen each other all this week(tommorow
we will). I actually felt as though she almost broke up with me and I got very emotional
and depressed because I've missed her. I started to feel like I did when I got divorced
in '97. Unable to sleep, loosing weight, thinking about her all the time etc. Everytime
she would call I would be so high on life. Then when she wouldn't, I would be so upset and
wishing she would call. Let me tell you, you can't let another person control your emotions
like this. I know it's easy to say all these wise things when you are feeling good but
it is the truth. The scary thing is you almost feel as though you have no control over
your own emotions. I am a pretty tough guy, used to be a cop, seen some nasty stuff. But
the emotions involved in a breakup or bad relationship are very hard to deal with. This may not
be right or ethical but I also am always on the lookout to hook up with another girl because I feel
like this one is not going to well. I do this because it gives me options and makes me realize
that there are other women out there that want me too. The only way I will stop looking is if
I am married. This alows me to maintain a realistic outlook that she is not the only women
out there. Keep it together brother.