I'm going to comment on this story a bit more. I'm an old person and have been through this scenario a few times. It's all very sad. You go through a euphoric state of love, then settle into a routine, which may last for years or the rest of your life. But for many people the routine is not sufficient, and a gap grows between you. You try to repair it, but it grows wider. It's nobody's fault, but love has gone and no matter how hard you try it's not coming back. The story captures all these emotions beautifully. A great read.
Thanks so much, Lewis! Really appreciate the thoughtful comment. It's true. Sometimes, we need to know when we're forcing something, and when to stop. It's tough, though, and in the absence of self-awareness, I think forced things eventually -- and inevitably -- come to their own end.
My favorite line, and also something I like to write about as far as story matter goes:
"Even thought that seemed a bit incredible given all that I’d witnessed through the five panes of autoglass, I went with it because this is what I wanted"
I'm going to comment on this story a bit more. I'm an old person and have been through this scenario a few times. It's all very sad. You go through a euphoric state of love, then settle into a routine, which may last for years or the rest of your life. But for many people the routine is not sufficient, and a gap grows between you. You try to repair it, but it grows wider. It's nobody's fault, but love has gone and no matter how hard you try it's not coming back. The story captures all these emotions beautifully. A great read.
Thanks so much, Lewis! Really appreciate the thoughtful comment. It's true. Sometimes, we need to know when we're forcing something, and when to stop. It's tough, though, and in the absence of self-awareness, I think forced things eventually -- and inevitably -- come to their own end.
My favorite line, and also something I like to write about as far as story matter goes:
"Even thought that seemed a bit incredible given all that I’d witnessed through the five panes of autoglass, I went with it because this is what I wanted"
Grazie, Maegan. Now that you say it, I do see that in some of the stories of yours I've read. Looking forward to reading whatever you put out next!!
Wonderful story. I've felt many of those emotions. Thank you.