Sunday, October 10, 2010

Just a t-shirt

Do you ever wish you could just stop thinking for a little while?

C was in town this past week. It was so great to finally see him again. But I miss him already, and it's hard to say when we'll see each other again.

Before he left, he gave me one of his t-shirts to sleep in. I often have trouble sleeping, but having something of his to sleep with has been really nice.

I hate that I can't stop thinking about certain things, though. And I hate that I get so emotional. I wish my mind didn't work this way. I hate listening to my own thoughts.

But sometimes I hate listening to other people's thoughts more. Earlier today, someone asked me what it was like knowing that he probably went home and made love to his wife after being with me.

I didn't really know what to say. I try not to think about all that.

I don't know. Maybe I'm stupid. I know he probably means more to me than I do to him. But I've really enjoyed our times together. It is what it is. It won't ever be anything more. We never said it would be.

6 comments:

  1. I've been there. Sometimes it can be wonderful and other times so very painful. I'm glad you enjoy your time together. :)

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  2. Maybe I'm stupid.
    No - you are not, you are adorable human.

    I know he probably means more to me than I do to him.
    That's OK, as long as you realize that emotional symmetry is rarely achieved.

    But I've really enjoyed our times together.
    That's the point of being together, right?

    It is what it is. It won't ever be anything more. We never said it would be.
    Then enjoy it for just that, and realize, it's just a t-shirt.

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  3. Sounds like a very human reaction to me and I've given up on listening to others' thoughts about what I do. There's no way for them to know how it really is for you - the best they can do is map your story onto how it would be for them.
    C

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  4. At least you are feeling something. I believe 'tis better to die of madness than ennui. Not that I'm saying you are mad. Well, maybe I am, but 'tis better to die of madness than ennui.

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  5. That question was heartless and you shouldn't give that person a second thought. Being happy is everything and if that is what you feel for him then that is all that matters.

    Carrie

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  6. Yeah, that was a terrible question to ask you. What a jerk. Made me sad to think about it too. It did make me think what a shame it is that you aren't having the same experiences and feelings with someone you could actually keep or who could keep you. You probably will only become more attached, not less. I think you deserve to be happy... lastingly. <3

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