tigris, Earlier in my life, I definately would get attached to one boy and all other boys would fall off my radar screen for the most part. I can definately relate to this. As time went on, and as I kept getting so badly hurt (by the boy growing older, or us growing apart, or the logistics of seeing each other no longer working out) that I became more of a boy watcher than one who gets to know boys and gets attached to them. While I still worked with boys, I sometimes hoped that I would not be working with one that I would fall in love with because the pain was too great. If things work out with TJ, he will most likely become my focus. Somehow I am already preparing myself for the pain that is ahead....but he needs help so much, I am ready to suffer for this. TJ did say once that I was his BEST friend, but I'm beginning to think that TJ will say anything to anyone just to get his way. You are not alone. Love, Ben |