I've been alone so long it doesn't matter anymore. All that Christmas-wonder-Valentine's-Day-romantic stuff was for a previous iteration of me, a different life phase I'm not in anymore. It almost feels like it happened to someone else.
For me, these days just don't exist anymore. I just don't care that it's Christmas or Valentine's Day or my birthday or whatever. I live in my own little world by myself. The rest of the world doesn't notice me, and I don't notice it. We have nothing to do with one another.
Many years ago my husband ,myself and another couple went out for a meal on a Friday night ,after visiting 2 or 3 booked up restaurants the penny finally dropped it was Valentines day ,we ended up having a snack in a pub.
Our long marriages clearly were not based on romance but are still going after almost 60 years.
Thanks for the links to tips and ideas, Sue. If I had had a long and happy relationship, I wouldn't need to do anything special either. I'd like to hear more from people on their own, which is the focus of Sue's Substack series.
For Valentine's Day I bought us a loaf of sourdough golden raisin pecan from the local artisan bakery. We had our taxes done today, that was my gift to myself, not having to do them. We've been married nearly 57 years, I'm not waiting for roses. Just give me good health and the steady presence of my dear husband. That's all I want.
I've been alone so long it doesn't matter anymore. All that Christmas-wonder-Valentine's-Day-romantic stuff was for a previous iteration of me, a different life phase I'm not in anymore. It almost feels like it happened to someone else.
For me, these days just don't exist anymore. I just don't care that it's Christmas or Valentine's Day or my birthday or whatever. I live in my own little world by myself. The rest of the world doesn't notice me, and I don't notice it. We have nothing to do with one another.
Many years ago my husband ,myself and another couple went out for a meal on a Friday night ,after visiting 2 or 3 booked up restaurants the penny finally dropped it was Valentines day ,we ended up having a snack in a pub.
Our long marriages clearly were not based on romance but are still going after almost 60 years.
I am always amazed at the power of the thoughts we tell ourselves.
Yep. Solo. 5th Valentines day alone.
Thanks for hosting the zoom party today. Such a lovely group and much love to all.
Thanks for the links to tips and ideas, Sue. If I had had a long and happy relationship, I wouldn't need to do anything special either. I'd like to hear more from people on their own, which is the focus of Sue's Substack series.
Sue- Big thanks for hosting a fun and meaningful Zoom today… participating felt like a gift to my heart♥️🥰❣️
For Valentine's Day I bought us a loaf of sourdough golden raisin pecan from the local artisan bakery. We had our taxes done today, that was my gift to myself, not having to do them. We've been married nearly 57 years, I'm not waiting for roses. Just give me good health and the steady presence of my dear husband. That's all I want.
I am sending you love on Valentine’s Day, and on every day.
thanks for all your writing💕