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Magenta said:
Confession? Uuhhh, I confess, I have nothing to confess. Unless finally filing
for divorce after almost thirty-one years of separation counts :unsure::oops::whistle::giggle::geek:
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Better late than never and this may help bring closure to this chapter of your life. Truthfully, the marriage, for all practical and spiritual purposes probably ended 31 years ago. I think that my older brother was separated for at least 10 years before his X finally filed for divorce.

My divorce in my first marriage was filed in March 1984 and finalized July 1984. My X was the one that blindsided me by filing. I was somewhat devastated, distraught, and disillusioned. A year later I realized what a blessing it was to be out of that horrible marriage. Got married Jan 14, 1978 and divorced Jul 12, 1984. I remained single and celibate (after a brief period of dating) for the next 18 years until I remarried my late second wife in 2002 who died in Feb 2014.

My second wife was a wonderful caring person but she was in declining health when we married. I knew that going in and was still willing to support her and take care of her. Those were the hardest 11 years of my life but I have no regrets as God sent me to her so that she could have someone in her life that actually loved her and was totally committed as a husband.
 
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I have a confession... I am fighting to hold on to hope that I will one day be proud of myself, feel that I am worth it, and trust others with my heart.
 
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IA-Mermaid said:
I have a confession... I am fighting to hold on to hope that I will one day be proud of myself, feel that I am worth it, and trust others with my heart.
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I am sure that you are worth it but as far as trusting others with your heart you might want to use a little caution. Personally, I would only trust the woman who is my heart's desire with my heart who is now my wife.
 
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tourist said:
I was not serious but that was over 4 1/2 years ago when I wrote the OP. I am still an addict but now I am serious about quitting. I will consider that fasting idea you had. I can say to myself, "I am still an addict but I chose not to smoke, today" and leave it at that. Take each day one day at a time. It's not like I am quitting as I still have the option whether to have a smoke fast the next day but during the fast day no smoking. Yeah, I am going to ponder that. Thank you for your contribution.
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Your welcome and I am glad that you are consitdering it. God bless!
 
zeroturbulence

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IA-Mermaid said:
I have a confession... I am fighting to hold on to hope that I will one day be proud of myself, feel that I am worth it, and trust others with my heart.
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Based on your other post where you invited people to come to you for help, I know that you already have much to be proud of. I am proud of you for reaching out like that and offering to counsel and comfort strangers. That takes a lot of courage and love.
 
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zeroturbulence said:
Based on your other post where you invited people to come to you for help, I know that you already have much to be proud of. I am proud of you for reaching out like that and offering to counsel and comfort strangers. That takes a lot of courage and love.
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Thank you!
 
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tourist said:
Better late than never and this may help bring closure to this chapter of your life. Truthfully, the marriage, for all practical and spiritual purposes probably ended 31 years ago. I think that my older brother was separated for at least 10 years before his X finally filed for divorce.

My divorce in my first marriage was filed in March 1984 and finalized July 1984. My X was the one that blindsided me by filing. I was somewhat devastated, distraught, and disillusioned. A year later I realized what a blessing it was to be out of that horrible marriage. Got married Jan 14, 1978 and divorced Jul 12, 1984. I remained single and celibate (after a brief period of dating) for the next 18 years until I remarried my late second wife in 2002 who died in Feb 2014.

My second wife was a wonderful caring person but she was in declining health when we married. I knew that going in and was still willing to support her and take care of her. Those were the hardest 11 years of my life but I have no regrets as God sent me to her so that she could have someone in her life that actually loved her and was totally committed as a husband.
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You sound like a lovely person. Lord bless your heart.
 
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Hi peeps I live in New Zealand and this is my first chat room ever. Not sure how to start but look forward to making friends from around the world.
 
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Hi peeps I live in New Zealand and this is my first chat room ever. Not sure how to start but look forward to making friends from around the world.
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Welcome. This isn't the chat rooms, this is the forum (message boards). You have to download the app for the chatrooms. There are instructions on the home page.
 
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Skins said:
Hi peeps I live in New Zealand and this is my first chat room ever. Not sure how to start but look forward to making friends from around the world.
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Hi peeps. There are a few members from your country so you should feel right at home. Glad to have you as part of our multicultural, international community. Welcome to CC.
 
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