Posted by Sharlee on January 29, 2002 at 04:47:18:
On Sunday, I visited my brother (a 9)who lives in a country town in God's own country (really beautiful hinterland). His marriage broke up shortly after mine many years ago but unlike me, he found a new partner within a few years. His new partner took on his 3 children (half caste to put it crudely) and their existence seems so ideallyic. They have fine principles, are comfortable financially (can afford an interstate holiday every year),have good friends in the community and three exemplery children who are now gainfully employed and haven't caused them any problems. I think about my journey since that time and although I have progressed in my career and would possibly get bored in a marriage, I feel so unsettled compared to them. Ahhh! The envy! I guess I am regressing to 4! But the experience makes me feel as though I have missed out on an important part of finding happiness. Perhaps having a partner is important after all (or is that my 2 wing!). Sharlee