Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Gorilla

Posted on October 31, 2014 by MyJourney

My major hang-up in life, right now, is my marriage. Specifically my lack of intimacy with My Wife. We have made love exactly 3 times in 2014. Once in January, twice in June. That is not a complaint, it is … Continue reading →

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To Post Or

Posted on October 28, 2014 by MyJourney

This post is from my crazy Borderline daily diary thing I have to keep. I had previously had a habit of posting these, but I learned that some things are best kept private. And yes, it DID take me right … Continue reading →

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Victorious Evening

Posted on October 26, 2014 by MyJourney

Recently, My Wife has been allowing me to snuggle her in bed. This has caused a few problems I was unaware of. Well, I kind of knew about one. First of all, she’s uncomfortable with it. She’s still not cool … Continue reading →

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Today Was A Good Day

Posted on October 19, 2014 by MyJourney

She let me hold her. At first I thought it was because our room was chilly and maybe that’s true. But it happened. Sometime during the night, I snuggled up to her and wrapped her up with my arms. That’s … Continue reading →

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Jerks, Annoyances, And Success

Posted on October 17, 2014 by MyJourney

What a tremendous day yesterday! It was the first day of fall break and I slept to the crack of 8 AM. Later on, I had a disagreement with My Wife and made it through un-triggered. There were some incredibly … Continue reading →

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Exceedingly Pleased

Posted on October 15, 2014 by MyJourney

I have to say it has been a very positive week. I’ve been busting my rear to maintain a positive outlook on life and to be vigilant in practicing my mindful activities. This afternoon I received a random text from … Continue reading →

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A Map With Directions

Posted on October 7, 2014 by MyJourney

Funny how things work out when you identify the problem. Attitudes change. Smiles erupt from faces a little more easily. If not smiles, the frown that was constant was replaced with a neutral look. When I sent My Wife the … Continue reading →

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Half Measures Avail Us Nothing

Posted on October 7, 2014 by MyJourney

I received a tremendous comment from a reader today in response to my last post. This comment has completely changed my outlook on My Wife and our marriage. Her walls are up and is likely waiting for the next turbulence … Continue reading →

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Not Giving Up

Posted on October 6, 2014 by MyJourney

I cannot allow things to go down the path they have started on. Divorce and the destruction of our marriage is not what I want. As I sat next to My Wife at our son’s football game, I decided I … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To

Posted on October 6, 2014 by MyJourney

“You have the solution to my problem. You can pull me out of this mess by yourself. You are the only person on earth that can help me. All you need to do is provide me with a physical relationship. … Continue reading →

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