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Date Posted: 00:34:05 01/08/02 Tue
Author: cassa
Author Host/IP: 24.70.95.203
Subject: Re: Peace of Mind?
In reply to: Bill 's message, "Peace of Mind?" on 22:27:29 01/06/02 Sun

I hear you on the decision to stay single. I'm 27 and I often get asked if I've "found someone". Right now, I don't really have even a desire to find a boyfriend/husband. I have male friends (as well as female) that I can call and chat with or who will help me with my car, but they are just that; friends. The amount of work and dedication it takes to keep a relationship going would be just too overwhelming right now.

That being said, when things are really going down, I would LOVE to have a man to hold me, to cuddle me and to be there for me. Someone that I could relate to and care for back when times are better.

As for P.C., I lost my dog when I was 19, and just out of a major depression. I found I didn't grieve a lot when we had her put to sleep, as she had been ill for a little while, and it was a bit of relief to know that she was not uncomfortable any more. Even still now, nearly 10 years later, my parents and I will reminice from time to time about her, her antics and what she would do in certain situations. Sugar was almost 15 years old when we had to put her down, which was old for a dog of her type. She had become my closest companion; my 'sister', if you will. My advice (for what little it's worth), would be to enjoy P.C. and to have as many good times and make as many memories as you can now, and not focus too much on what the future will hold until it gets there. When the time does come, allow yourself to grieve. Ignore the people who will say, "It was ONLY a cat". That cat is a wonderful companion for you, and you have a right to mourn your loss. Another suggestion would be to talk to your vet when the time comes, as many communities have loss support groups for animal owners.

For what was supposed to be a short post, I certainly showed my loquacious side...sorry about that...:S

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