...so do I.

Well, firstly, let me tell you that my relationship with my yf is still a work in progress. Still so much I need to learn. I grew really attached to the little guy, and when I left his place and came home, it felt as though a large chunk of my heart was missing. I was hurting - literally! Man, I couldn't stand being away from him. How did I cope... I didn't. Don't ask how I got through in between visiting times. Yes, I phoned a lot and we spoke. I tried to get him to set up an e-mail, which he did, but he soon lost interest after the first e-mail, and it was scrapped. What you should remember, Paad, is that the young ones tend to like those that they can see and touch RIGHT THERE. It's sort of like "I'm near those I love, and I love those I'm near." Or, out of sight, out of mind. You'll see that he treats you totally different in erson than he would treat you over the internet. Remember that he's still growing and learning. Write him letters - believe me, I didn't know it until it was a bit late, but letters WORK. I have to go now, but do look after yourself, Paada. Have patience. Earth! Out. Brother Paul.