…..I have an unconventional opinion about relationships: their natural life is about one to two decades. The person who played an important role can still be a part of my life, but if I force them to remain in the same role instead of letting them change to another, the relationship with them will have a very uncomfortable and ugly death. The end result begin that I do net get to be a part of the lives of many wonderful people I have met in my journeys. As some background, I dated my high school sweetheart's best friend for ten years beginning the summer after my freshman year in college. We were comfortable with each other and did not help each other push our limits in any facet of lie. We got married at a beautiful location in Coronado (San Diego, CA) after which we moved in together for the first time in our relationship. Needless to say, our marriage did not even last as long as our engagement. Today I think she still hates me, but I have no ill will towards her and hope that she finds true happiness in this life.