Wow, this is incredible. Thank you. And thank you for pointing out the emotional labor of dealing with a situation like that. I truly appreciate that you recognized that aspect of the story. <3

I agree that if we're going to go down that path (no matter what gender we are), we need to be prepared for any answer - even the ones we won't like. And if we're not, we shouldn't be asking the question. Ultimately, it's about what's happening in the present. If we're with someone, we chose them for a reason. Why pick at that thread? LOL.

Thank you, truly. I wrote this article for men, but damn, it feels good to have a man see ME and how that affected me, as a woman. Thank you for that.