Often the two parties grow at different
paces and in different directions; priorities change.
There is no one thing but usually an
accumulation of many factors over a period of time.
Chances are, one party has known for
some time the relationship is in jeopardy.
There are cases when a trial separation
proves successful in re-igniting the relationship, but many more when this is
just an easy step towards the inevitable outcome.
It with a heavy heart that I announce a
trial separation of a long-term relationship and one of the longest I have
ever experienced.
The trial separation may well work and a
happy reconciliation of two motivated and committed parties is the outcome.
Let’s see what happens.
To my soon to be separated relationship
partner, I say:
“As
we enter in to this period of separation, chances are my focus is on the emotional
while increasingly, the financial has been your focus. I will work on finding
some middle ground however I also need you to do the same, where money is not
always more important than morality, ethics and loyalty.
My
preference is that we do reconcile and find a way forward to our mutual
benefit.
At
times like these, it is easy to focus on the negative, nasty, ugly and hard
times. In particular, 1985 comes to mind.
I had no concern when you changed your dress sense and included more colour in your wardrobe. I was accepting as your attention span became shorter and shorter. I was genuinely excited as you assertively sort to include other genders in our relationship.
Be
assured, I have loved, adored and been enthralled by you. At times I have been
obsessed and fanatical about you and all too often prioritised you over
business and other relationships. You have comforted me through many long and
cold winter evenings. You have provided
me with many more happy memories than sad.
Right
now, I have no idea if we will reconcile.
I
certainly wish you no harm.”
For a trial period, I announce my
separation from the World of Cricket.
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