Hi Anakya,
I recently reconnected with a "old" friend, (I say this because we were first loves in 9th grade). We hadn't seen each other for 15 years. About a year ago, we began reconnecting by emails, phone calls and had a few lunches when the opportunity permitted. He lives a long distance from me. With time, the relationship moved into a more romantic turn. There is an powerful energy between us, this I can't deny. Yet there are obsticals between us- namely marriages, which I would describe as unhappy for many reasons. Lately we have dropped communication. I am guilty of this as well. I am so confussed, because I really value this person on a very human level. More than romance, I enjoyed having someone to communicate with that shared common interests, as I thought he did as well.
Do you believe that we can get back on track as far as our friendship? Was it ever meant to be a romance?
Many miscommunications have left us both a bit fearful of being honest with each other and perhaps even ourselves. Would it be advisible for me to open up to him and explain how I am feeling, risk being vulernable? Or should I let time pass and with it hopefully the feelings of dispair, and sadness will wither on the vine- along with any prospect of rekindling this friendship.
Thank you in advance for your grace in this matter.
Laura