Oh David, totally. I can completely relate to what you’re saying and to the anger – and I think a little bit of anger can be useful when channelled in a good way. Turn a negative into a positive.
A healthy balanced relationship is that of unconditional love. That reciprocated need to make each other’s lives as hassle free and pleasurable as possible, even down to the little things. Well the big things matter too. It’s doing what you can for the other person without question, within reason haha, but I think you know what I mean.
It sounds like a lot of what you did for her, a lot of the energy you put into the relationship was not reciprocated by her to the same degree. Maybe it was sometimes, but I expect, overall it wasn’t.
I’m sorry, but you sound like an outgoing and caring guy, you deserve better.
Going back to work sounds really great, I’m glad to hear that. And your trip to the Lake District sounds lovely. Where’s next, and have you considered joining (or even starting) a walking club?
Thank you kindly for the birthday wishes, it was a strange sort of day, not quite what I’d planned or expected, but enjoyable.
Take care x