Melinda Asked About Emmy
Dear [Melinda],
Well, at this point, whatever you must do to get well, you’d probably better do it. You sounded none too good over the weekend.
Yep, I looked at all your pics on match. You look about the same as I remember.
I don’t mean to sound cold-hearted. But sometimes, being honest means being bluntly cold. Therefore, the reason I’ve stuck with [Emmy] for so long is because I haven’t, during the past four years, found someone who really attracts me (except for the ballerina). If [she] and I would have lasted, [Emmy] and I would not have. As we’ve discussed, [Emmy] helps take the painful edge off of being alone. I care a great deal for her, yes. But I don’t love her romantically, even though I am very sensitive to her feelings.
Further, dropping contact with you was NOT easy for me, and it took quite some time to arrive at that decision.
Finally, I’m not looking for much EXCITEMENT in my relationships. In fact, [Emmy] and I have a very calm, stable friendship, without drama. The only missing thing is that I feel no sexual attraction for her. You may be right that perhaps one day, I’ll decide that it’s the friendship that is ultimately important. But for now, I just can’t give up the hope of finding a sexually alluring mate.
I’m glad you’re feeling better, and hope you can beat that cold very soon.
Later,
Tom
