I know and acknowledge that I am a selfish person. I am okay with that, since most of the time I overcompensate when presented with the opportunity to "redeem myself for my sins". :)
A piece of information was presented to me on the weekend that made me both happy and sad. I am genuinely happy for the people for which the information directly affects. They have the opportunity to experience something that they have been longing for. I am genuinely sad for myself, and for my husband because that opportunity means that very soon the dynamic of our friendship will forever be altered in such a way that will put a chasm between us. Our choices are completely opposed, but neither party is wrong, so one can not help but to be happy for those for whom it is right.
I know this is going to be the situation since it has happened in previous friendship cases where this situation has presented itself. We simply, like many people do, grow apart once the changes come to full fruition since we will not be growing on the same path at the same time together. It doesn't change my thoughts on the path either, which doesn't help LOL
Yet another period of transition. *Sigh* When do we stop growing in life? Oh, right! When we die. Until then, life is simply a series of changes...for the good and bad (depending on which side of the change you are on).
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Hopefully you can get beyond your own personal feelings and be happy for the couple. From the sound of things, they are having a baby, which should be a joyous occasion.
I, too, have gone through that change where all your friends and family are in relationships and then having children. It is hard to be "left behind" so to speak. You may not see them as often, but just keep checking in, provide support, and the friendship will continue and thrive, albeit in a different form than before.
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