When an already-existing attraction is suppressed due to prejudices, diagnosis biases, and ill-informed judgments, eliciting compassion might work to persuade someone to lower these barriers and allow their underlying feelings to come through. But the joy of being kind is … Continue reading
These girls wooed me the most over all. Not that they all produced the greatest sexual or romantic desire and gratification, though some of them did. But at times while either pining for or dating each of these, I felt I could be with no … Continue reading
Dear [Prism], As the session wound down, I found myself fondly thinking of you. The meals became the high points of the day because despite that noisy dining hall, I knew I’d see you there, and this made enduring the … Continue reading
Dear [Prism], It appeared after the first half of the 2009 camp session (details here), that you and I would never be friends. You seemed as cold as ever, and I was as irritated at you for that, as ever. But then at … Continue reading
Friends, I’ve felt no inspiration to write the past few days. The loss of [Emmy] so abruptly, given how long we’ve been together, is bringing me down, and my mourning may be clouding my creative visions. Plus, I’m in love with no one … Continue reading
Dear [Emmy], Well, we just finished your first visit here since our breakup. Saying goodbye on Wednesday felt more like a real breakup than what we did over the phone back in May; it’s a struggle to hold back the … Continue reading
Friends, [Emmy] went home today. Curious. Today felt more like a real breakup than when we actually broke up in May. As I left her at the train station, this inescapable feeling gripped me, that we’d never see each other … Continue reading
Dear [Linda], Regrettable that we were unable to connect romantically. But I do hope that you’ll still be my friend and that you do not feel uncomfortable, should we see each other at the parties. I’m not angry. It just wasn’t … Continue reading
Dear [Emmy], Getting over someone abruptly leaving you can be quite the painful experience. I’ve suffered this pain several times over the years, and found the following books most helpful: How to Survive the Loss of a Love, by Peter McWilliams, … Continue reading
Dear [Emmy], Sorry I’m three weeks late answering you. But as you know, it’s been a busy time around here. At any rate, I’m glad that my family and I can be here for you; it feels good to know … Continue reading