Is believing in the fairy tale unhealthy?

[gdgrlgnbd]

I am a major romantic and sucker for a love story. Now, don't roll your eyes just yet. I am not talking about the kinds of stories where everything is rosy, no one argues, and all the sickening sweet stuff. But, a true love story, where there are ups and downs, situations that test that love and basically real life.

I have it in my head that there is such a thing as true love, love that withstands the trials and tribulations life throws us. That somewhere out there, exists real people that are in it for the long haul, not because of responsibilities, or financial reasons, but because they actually respect and love one another.

Is it unhealthy to believe that this exists? Am I and others like me, fooling ourselves? Maybe we should wake up and realize, this concept does not exist and it was out of fear or religious beliefs, morals, that people stayed together? That now society has wizened up and allowed us more choices and alternatives and ways out of a marriage if it doesn't work, or meet our agenda.

Anyway, just wondering what some opinions were.

[Xanadu7]

How come you always start threads in forums that don't support pics? I wanted to post an image of "fractured fairy tales," and add a deep thoughtful clever analogy. :(

[gdgrlgnbd]

How come you always start threads in forums that don't support pics? I wanted to post an image of "fractured fairy tales," and add a deep thoughtful clever analogy. :(


I am sorry.....Please give me a clever analogy anyway!

[stellabelle]

Believing in the fairy tale is what keeps many of us going. If we didn't believe, we wouldn't dream. Dream big is what I say! You just never know.

[OnceAKing]

I am a major romantic and sucker for a love story. Now, don't roll your eyes just yet. I am not talking about the kinds of stories where everything is rosy, no one argues, and all the sickening sweet stuff. But, a true love story, where there are ups and downs, situations that test that love and basically real life.

I have it in my head that there is such a thing as true love, love that withstands the trials and tribulations life throws us. That somewhere out there, exists real people that are in it for the long haul, not because of responsibilities, or financial reasons, but because they actually respect and love one another.

Is it unhealthy to believe that this exists? Am I and others like me, fooling ourselves? Maybe we should wake up and realize, this concept does not exist and it was out of fear or religious beliefs, morals, that people stayed together? That now society has wizened up and allowed us more choices and alternatives and ways out of a marriage if it doesn't work, or meet our agenda.

Anyway, just wondering what some opinions were.

I don't think it's unhealthy. I do believe it's real and it does happen. I also believe it's not the normal. There is such a thing as the right person...the one who both allows you to be you and also brings out the best IN you. I like to say it as compliments you...not completes.

No doubt about it, it requires a lot of give and take...it requires being there when you don't wanna be...it requires both the desire to be understood and the willingness to be understanding...all of which and more have been written and discussed almost ad nauseam.

Keep believing GG, don't give it up, don't stuff it away, don't believe it's not real...it's the hope that makes this life worth living

[FlowerGirl228]

I believe it's there . Just have to find someone else who wants and needs and believes the same things you do.( and most of those men probably already have boyfriends ) Being happy isn't about what you don't have , its about making the best of what you do have.
( Just wish I was a whole lot better at that!)

[scoobertina]

I used to believe...

and maybe I still do.. but I think the fairy tale becomes reality for others.. hmm.. how do I put it..

recently I had a friend tell me that she has fallen in love with another friend of mine.. I introduced them in a way.. they are talking marriage.. while I am so very happy for them.. I don't think that happens for everyone..

I think you should continue to believe in your fairy tale.. and I hope it happens for you.. as for me.. I need to wake up and smell the coffee... that happiness isn't there for me.. I need to take each day as it comes.. and just be happy with my lot in life..

however, I do still believe in it for others.. just not for me..

[AlwaysLearning]

Believing in the fairy tale is what keeps many of us going. If we didn't believe, we wouldn't dream. Dream big is what I say! You just never know.


Stella has some words of wisdom in her post.....nobody is ever too old or
ever to gloomy to dream...

[SunnyD]

My mother and father both born and raised in different states moved north and met, fell in love and married within a month of arriving. The lived happily together until my dad passed over 30 yrs later! Yeah I'm a believer:)

[Charmed]

Do I have a story for you!....

[gdgrlgnbd]

Thank u for that Sunny! My parents were both diabetics and met at camp. They were young and married. They had to suffer thru miscarriages, a stressful adoption (me), a accident that almost took my father's life. And illnesses caused by the diabetes.

I remember fights, thoughts of leaving, etc. Nothing major, the norm. My mother died at 45. My father almost died with her. I look back and now know that regardless of what they went thru, they loved eachother.

[tadpole]

I do believe....it's hard to sometimes...especially at my age. I will soon be a first-time divorcee at the age of 42...and it scares the hell out of me....but i tried to make something work that just wasn't going to....so is there something fairy tale out there for me? God I hope so, because I certainly have never experienced it. When I see the love and respect MCat and Oak have for one another, I melt...seriously....they give me that hope....a love like that is rare.....I will never stop dreaming....ever.

[OGP]

There better be a fairy tale waiting for me out there! I have not lived through 22 years of this shit for that to be it!

Deeeep breath.... Ok.. yeah, I do believe that is out there, it is just a matter of finding it, recognizing it and working hard at it.

[navigater]

I am a major romantic and sucker for a love story. Now, don't roll your eyes just yet. I am not talking about the kinds of stories where everything is rosy, no one argues, and all the sickening sweet stuff. But, a true love story, where there are ups and downs, situations that test that love and basically real life.

I have it in my head that there is such a thing as true love, love that withstands the trials and tribulations life throws us. That somewhere out there, exists real people that are in it for the long haul, not because of responsibilities, or financial reasons, but because they actually respect and love one another.

Is it unhealthy to believe that this exists? Am I and others like me, fooling ourselves? Maybe we should wake up and realize, this concept does not exist and it was out of fear or religious beliefs, morals, that people stayed together? That now society has wizened up and allowed us more choices and alternatives and ways out of a marriage if it doesn't work, or meet our agenda.

Anyway, just wondering what some opinions were.
It is ok in my opinion to dream or believe in your fairy tale. Alot of times dreaming is what gets us through a day,a moment or tough times. My experience is my parents, they divorced when I was 15 and it was the best choice they could have made. Both of my parents have been remarried for 25 years or so now and in both relationships they act like kids that 1st fell in love. In there relationships everything is equal,they support each other through good and bad,they laugh together,cry together and whatever else you can think of..From the outside looking in this is the type
of relationship that everyone wants. I always said if I divorced and I can not have what I want and I want it all I would live alone as opposed to just settling.
I dream of this relationship and I tell you it is out there it is a matter of finding it and when you do you will know it.
Go ahead GG and dream big you are entitled to it..

[Fwd40s]

I definately believe in ever lasting love and in finding a soulmate. Someone who you can grow with and experience all that life has together in harmony. I do believe it's possible and does happen to many.

PS: I'm still looking for mine but I do still believe.

[Tndream]

I have it in my head that there is such a thing as true love, love that withstands the trials and tribulations life throws us.

Ya know, I used to believe this way too.

to this day, I have been shown nothing but the opposite,
that love does not conquer all, and does not stand the test of time.
And that it is fleeting and fickle.

I may be wrong,
I wouldnt mind being proven wrong.
But, I simply do not believe in fairy tales anymore.

[curiousity]

I am the hopeless romantic, I also believe in destiny so I sure hope this isn't it. I need so much more. I believe I will some day find my soulmate, until then I have to keep searching. I definitely believe in the fairy tale.....

[jmsmith12345]

fairy tales are pointless and believing in them is also pointless...believe in life, love, and yourself, and let the delusions of a fairy tale go by the wayside...it saves a lot of pain

[SAPPHIRE]

It's not wishing on these fairy tale endings that makes things happen ... It's you yourself that makes things happen ... You want something that bad enough, go out and get it and if it's meant to be it will be yours both mentally and physically ... I myself am a hopeless romantic but I didn't sit around wishing and waiting on something to happen ... I went out intent on getting it, and I did :)

[glamourgirl]

I am a hopless romantic.....and I want the fairy-tale!
However the fairy-tale is different for each person... some want white picket fences, some a condo, some a cabin in the woods.... thats why there are sooo many fairy-tales.
I think that finding the person that shares your idea of the perfect ending is what we are all looking for.... and there are some frogs to kiss, and wolves to avoid, but in the end....whether he is shrek, the beast, the one whose kiss frees us to live again or the blonde prince charming dancing at the ball. The bottom line is "he" is out there and princes look for him from the time they are 2.....and prince charming is sooo worth the wait! :sng

[gdgrlgnbd]

fairy tales are pointless and believing in them is also pointless...believe in life, love, and yourself, and let the delusions of a fairy tale go by the wayside...it saves a lot of pain

What if believing in those things is part of my fairy tale? No one said it has to be something out of reach, unobtainable. I don't think I am being unrealistic. Like Glamour said, everyone's definition of the fairy tale may be different. I am under the impression you think I want to live in some kind of la la land, where I walk around with my head up my ass all day.

But, I appreciate your opinion. Your fairy tale is to believe in oneself, life and love. I may be off the mark, but if I want to feel comfortable with who I am, find someone who loves me for who I am and live life proud of who I am....Is that not the same thing?

[Tempest]

I agree with you Gdgrlgnbd (HOW do I abbreviate your name???)... anyway.

I think THAT is the fairytale, to believe in life, love, yourself and have someone else who does the same. Those are realistic dreams that would feel like a fairytale if achieved. And I think we all know that achieving any of those things takes work, the fairytale means you are both working together, loving together, and putting each other first. Not that you are somehow so perfect for eachother that you don't have to work at it.

[gdgrlgnbd]

I agree with you Gdgrlgnbd (HOW do I abbreviate your name???)... anyway.

I think THAT is the fairytale, to believe in life, love, yourself and have someone else who does the same. Those are realistic dreams that would feel like a fairytale if achieved. And I think we all know that achieving any of those things takes work, the fairytale means you are both working together, loving together, and putting each other first. Not that you are somehow so perfect for eachother that you don't have to work at it.

G3 works!

I am not afraid of the challenge. Nothing worth gaining is ever easy. What lessons would life bring if everything came to us on a silver platter? I just don't want to find that the fight is not worth the outcome. I want to know the hard work will pay off in the end and LOVE will prevail!

[countrygent07]

Not unhealthy, by any means, as long as you can keep your relationship in perspective. There is such a thing as true love, but not perfect love. Therein lies the hazard. If we choose to believe that we've found the perfect mate and are in the perfect relationship, disappointment and failure are inevitable. True love means accepting our mate's flaws, perhaps even loving them all the more for them. True love also means taking that person for who they are, rather than try to mold or change them into our image.

With this perspective, the 'fairie tale' love is obtainable, and the quest for such perfectly healthy.

[oscarlaveester]

what they aren't real.lol

[Brink]

While I’d never believe in the perfection of a Hollywood scenario, I do think everyone can discover lasting attraction, intimacy and sexual tension, and it’s that which turns a steady relationship into the fairytale dream. With these chemical reactions, everyday people will do almost anything for one another, and they will always feel cared about – not just told they are loved. It is this attachment that has maintained the human race. Also, when times are tough, this connection can get you through a lot of disappointments!

Online, you somehow have to get by without the same level of opportunity, but two people can still discover underlying passion if they are compatible. Of course, creating the right atmosphere is somewhat easier because the internet provides the escapism for you to be Prince Charming! If you’re dedicated to someone, there’s time to plan how you will woo them without the day-to-day responsibilities getting in the way. But you must ground the relationship in reality, and certainly not gloss over the truth! The best thing is when you can both laugh at your own pretension!

I think the most ‘alive’ relationships can go from love to despair pretty fast! For me, it feels an honour when someone displays any raw emotion over me. Indeed, the heat of the moment actually brings out my desire for them! Fury is not that different from the dizziness of romance when you think about it; even romance turns your stomach and creates inner-turmoil. I think a relationship is dead when no fires can be ignited either way (I’m not talking abuse here). People ride the roller-coaster because nothing can replace what is stirred up inside. No matter what, they just can’t bring themselves to suffer the loss.

This is where the enduring love and heart-warming stories begin. Witnessing such feats can still make you feel good, but, of course, everyone wants to live it for themselves. If you’re sceptical whether humans possess such powers, you’ll never be ready to experience the whirlwind!

[Tempest]

I think the most ‘alive’ relationships can go from love to despair pretty fast! For me, it feels an honour when someone displays any raw emotion over me. Indeed, the heat of the moment actually brings out my desire for them! Fury is not that different from the dizziness of romance when you think about it; even romance turns your stomach and creates inner-turmoil. I think a relationship is dead when no fires can be ignited either way (I’m not talking abuse here). People ride the roller-coaster because nothing can replace what is stirred up inside. No matter what, they just can’t bring themselves to suffer the loss.


Well said Brink. I think this describes the state of my marriage perfectly right now. I want the roller-coaster...going to buy my tickets now (and some cotton candy!).

[learman3]

Yes, I truly believe this is possible. So if it is possible then it really isn't a fairy tale is it. I feel it is easy to confuse lust and even affection for love or at least have it feel as if it is love. This makes it very difficult to find that true love. Those that have are very lucky for they are richer than anyone. As long as they have each other everything else in life is manageable. I would love to find someone I love that much and loves me that much. Someone who no matter what is right beside me and I them. So don't ever give up the dream it is possible, just very difficult to find.

[jmsmith12345]

What if believing in those things is part of my fairy tale? No one said it has to be something out of reach, unobtainable. I don't think I am being unrealistic. Like Glamour said, everyone's definition of the fairy tale may be different. I am under the impression you think I want to live in some kind of la la land, where I walk around with my head up my ass all day.

But, I appreciate your opinion. Your fairy tale is to believe in oneself, life and love. I may be off the mark, but if I want to feel comfortable with who I am, find someone who loves me for who I am and live life proud of who I am....Is that not the same thing?

This is where I disagree. Beliefs are not fairy tales, but I do think you should never give up on hope as it is very powerful. I just do not equate hope and beliefs with fairy tales. Fairy tales, in my opinion, are fictitious stories for small children. I prefer to live in the adult world where I hold onto my beliefs and hopes while still being grounded in my reality.

[Frenchie_lady]

I don't believe in them... haven't since I hit 24 or something.

There are possibilities of a good life with someone you love, but the "happily ever after" i just don't buy it anymore.

But, whatever rocks anyone's boat is fine with me... just call me jaded lol

[leggy4]

Fairy tales are one thing. Just would like a general respect continuously:)

[gdgrlgnbd]

This is where I disagree. Beliefs are not fairy tales, but I do think you should never give up on hope as it is very powerful. I just do not equate hope and beliefs with fairy tales. Fairy tales, in my opinion, are fictitious stories for small children. I prefer to live in the adult world where I hold onto my beliefs and hopes while still being grounded in my reality.


I agree in that when one thinks of a "fairy tale", one may misinterpret that to be what we are used to reading as children. Princes and Princesses, blah, blah. But, I think if one can find bliss on one's life, regardless if that is with a partner or not, then one may be living the "fairy tale".

Just because you call them beliefs and hopes and I call it a fairy tale, does not make me or anyone else less grounded. It is just a word after all, it's the meaning of those words that we hold dear.

[jmsmith12345]

I agree in that when one thinks of a "fairy tale", one may misinterpret that to be what we are used to reading as children. Princes and Princesses, blah, blah. But, I think if one can find bliss on one's life, regardless if that is with a partner or not, then one may be living the "fairy tale".

Just because you call them beliefs and hopes and I call it a fairy tale, does not make me or anyone else less grounded. It is just a word after all, it's the meaning of those words that we hold dear.

Tomato.

[justadude]

I have to say that I felt like my wife and I were the typical fairy tale couple at first. However, after 9 years of marriage I have been unfaithful a few times and I would never say I have the same feelings that I did when we first fell in love and got married. I don't see how that would change with another woman. That being said I do kind of miss those days where she was all I thought about and I couldn't wait to talk to her again, so I can totally see going through all that again with another woman. I just know it will most likely end up the same in the end.

[jmsmith12345]

Fairy tale

n.
1. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children.
2. A fictitious, highly fanciful story or explanation.

[happygirl101]

I am a major romantic and sucker for a love story. Now, don't roll your eyes just yet. I am not talking about the kinds of stories where everything is rosy, no one argues, and all the sickening sweet stuff. But, a true love story, where there are ups and downs, situations that test that love and basically real life.

I have it in my head that there is such a thing as true love, love that withstands the trials and tribulations life throws us. That somewhere out there, exists real people that are in it for the long haul, not because of responsibilities, or financial reasons, but because they actually respect and love one another.

Is it unhealthy to believe that this exists? Am I and others like me, fooling ourselves? Maybe we should wake up and realize, this concept does not exist and it was out of fear or religious beliefs, morals, that people stayed together? That now society has wizened up and allowed us more choices and alternatives and ways out of a marriage if it doesn't work, or meet our agenda.

Anyway, just wondering what some opinions were.


I usually read through the posts before I add my 2 cents worth...not today...

I want to believe in Fairy tales and your romantic optimism is infectious. If you go to many threads in here you will see me posting very nasty stories and comments lately. My husband and I are at a very bad point in our marriage..................

We had a fairy tale we really did...met in college, married and supported each other. We had a lot of fun too with the typical problems of marriage and work as well as many that were hard to overcome. We waited a long time to have kids and when we did it was great. Our children are amazing .. the best thing we have done! He and I were/are each others best friend. But something went wrong! After 21 years of marriage and 25 yrs together we are at this point. He has cheated twice and now I have asked for a divorce. I don't know why he cheated only that i don't get it and I hate how it makes me feel all day every day....

Crazy thing is I hold out hope that we will turn it around. I really do so if that makes me a romantic and believer in fairy tales then I am....BTW

Thank you for reminding of this and making me remember what we had and giving me a little perspective today! :thankyou:

[Fwd40s]

I'm not much into healthy things and like I said before I believe in soulmates so this is no fairy tale.

[curiousity]

If you would have asked me last week, I would have said definitely, but fairytales hurt to much when reality intervenes....

[Fwd40s]

If you would have asked me last week, I would have said definitely, but fairytales hurt to much when reality intervenes....

Perhaps the best is yet to come :sng

[wan2b]

Only if your a man. LOL

[gdgrlgnbd]

I usually read through the posts before I add my 2 cents worth...not today...

I want to believe in Fairy tales and your romantic optimism is infectious. If you go to many threads in here you will see me posting very nasty stories and comments lately. My husband and I are at a very bad point in our marriage..................

We had a fairy tale we really did...met in college, married and supported each other. We had a lot of fun too with the typical problems of marriage and work as well as many that were hard to overcome. We waited a long time to have kids and when we did it was great. Our children are amazing .. the best thing we have done! He and I were/are each others best friend. But something went wrong! After 21 years of marriage and 25 yrs together we are at this point. He has cheated twice and now I have asked for a divorce. I don't know why he cheated only that i don't get it and I hate how it makes me feel all day every day....

Crazy thing is I hold out hope that we will turn it around. I really do so if that makes me a romantic and believer in fairy tales then I am....BTW

Thank you for reminding of this and making me remember what we had and giving me a little perspective today! :thankyou:

Wow, happy, I am really sorry. I don't have words to say to take your confusion and make it go away. It does sound like u had a lovely marriage and if you could get what you had back, that would be wonderful.

I am not so blind that I don't realize a good relationship does not come without struggles and even mistakes. How we rectify these mistakes is what makes all the difference. It is said a mistake is not a mistake unless you fail to correct it. I believe this to be true.


BTW, thanks jm for the definition of fairy tale. I am content in believing as I wish and allowing you to do the same.

[november]

I believe things can start that way, and stay that way for a while, but I also believe that love changes with time. From passionate to comfortable,to complacent.
It is the passion that seems to ebb and flow. Yes, love is constant turmoil, but so is the realization that it has changed.
It is hard, and sometimes impossible to get back that early feeling. You can still love someone, not want to leave them, but want more, and take steps to find it.
Personally, I think marriage should be renewable, and not forever. If you knew it was time to rethink and renew, both might make changes that would either fix things or end things. I think it would solve a lot of issues.

[wan2b]

I am a major romantic and sucker for a love story. Now, don't roll your eyes just yet. I am not talking about the kinds of stories where everything is rosy, no one argues, and all the sickening sweet stuff. But, a true love story, where there are ups and downs, situations that test that love and basically real life.

I have it in my head that there is such a thing as true love, love that withstands the trials and tribulations life throws us. That somewhere out there, exists real people that are in it for the long haul, not because of responsibilities, or financial reasons, but because they actually respect and love one another.

Is it unhealthy to believe that this exists? Am I and others like me, fooling ourselves? Maybe we should wake up and realize, this concept does not exist and it was out of fear or religious beliefs, morals, that people stayed together? That now society has wizened up and allowed us more choices and alternatives and ways out of a marriage if it doesn't work, or meet our agenda.

Anyway, just wondering what some opinions were.

Believe love does exist, it just changes a little with life. I have it and I'll keep it till I die. This generation is no different than all that have existed before us. Look around, there are past examples of true love, even in literature. It exists. Thanks and wish you well.

[leggy4]

awww wan2b you are a romantic:hug:

[Icarus]

(Snipped description of true love)

Is it unhealthy to believe that this exists? Am I and others like me, fooling ourselves? Maybe we should wake up and realize, this concept does not exist and it was out of fear or religious beliefs, morals, that people stayed together? That now society has wizened up and allowed us more choices and alternatives and ways out of a marriage if it doesn't work, or meet our agenda.

Anyway, just wondering what some opinions were.

The only way true love exists is if you believe it does. The dynamics of marriage and life frequently result in the spouses growing distant. Sometimes the only things left to carry us through those periods are responsibilities, religious beliefs and morals. But those things won't carry you to the end. Ultimately, you have decide that you're either to change the dynamic for the better or get out.

"Love is always patient and kind; love is never jealous; love is not boastful or conceited, it is never rude and never seeks its own advantage, it does not take offence or store up grievances. Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but finds its joy in the truth. It is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes."That passage may be a little worn, but it is still powerful to me. It embodies my concept of true love.

[Sneaky]

What if believing in those things is part of my fairy tale? No one said it has to be something out of reach, unobtainable. I don't think I am being unrealistic. Like Glamour said, everyone's definition of the fairy tale may be different. I am under the impression you think I want to live in some kind of la la land, where I walk around with my head up my ass all day.



I didn't get that impression at all.

I think that true love does exist, but it's hard to make it work in a practical sense with reality...but it can be done. I think it takes that right chemestry & a little bit of luck of course...but it's worth it just to try.

[oscarlaveester]

only if you really beleive in them.

[RuSH2me]

Everyone travels down the yellow brick road of life. It is our choice how we choose to see it. We can see it as a golden path full of wonder where we smell the flowers, meet interesting people and travel to wonderful lands. Or we can see the same path as a twisted dry and long road with weird people who have problems, and scary places filled with evil.

Do fairy tales come true, yes. During the time I was married we lived the fairy tale. We travelled all over the world, enjoyed romance and love, and had two amazing children. Now, I must move to a new chapter as I have encountered holes in the road. But I am postive I will meet another and the fairy tale will continue, just in a different way.

[Han Solo]

I don't believe it's unhealthy...so long as it doesn't blind you from "forcing" the concept onto something that doesn't have a chance of living up to that because the belief is stronger than the reality.

[Brink]

I am probably holding back on this subject if I don’t talk about my wife...I don’t mention her much because, with so many people struggling at home, it feels a bit inconsiderate, and it seems too unbelievable, and sentimental….Meh, I might as well be honest, I struggle to mention her without feeling guilty!

It was her idea to join a forum because she spent a lot of time online and didn’t like feeling that she was ignoring me. She also thought it would be a good outlet for all the little thoughts I kept pestering her with. When I finally set about finding one it was for my own reasons. I showed her this site thinking she’d be alarmed, but she just said: “Go for it, it might bring a spring to your step”.

But, unlike the usual pursuits that don’t last, this one dominated my thoughts for the last year. Not so much the forum, but the person I invariably became involved with, after telling my wife there was little chance of that happening! There’s been whole conversations I’ve nodded my head through, decisions I’ve held off making...holidays...were the only thing I packed was my laptop!

Yet, she never once asked me, “What aren’t I giving you?” “Why aren’t I good enough?” “Why are you letting it take over?” She hasn't played the down-trodden wife or used it as ammo when we’ve argued about other things. She has teased me mercilessly about it though, which has shown me that it does bother her!

Whenever my self-esteem has been affected, she’s kept reminding me of all the things I’ve got in my real life, the things that make me feel good, namely her. Whenever I’ve taken the forum too seriously, she’s put it into context with her wisdom and strength. She’s never taken things personally. Well, apart from this one time...but I had lied about my behaviour right to her face. And that's really unacceptable. That shows no respect.

When I had to tell her that it wasn’t all that it seemed; that the person I stayed up all night to be with was also staying up for another, she could have been furious with me, ridiculed me, told me my judgement was way out of order. Yet she still hasn’t demanded the full story. And she knows there are bits I’m hiding. I just hope she realises I'm hiding them so it doesn't crush her. I did go over the boundary that she set me.

When I told her I was going to press forward and aim for some more female company, she could have crumbled to the floor. Instead, she just looked at me over breakfast and rolled her eyes: "You'll never learn". I suppose she has total faith in the person she is. I simply married a great person...While there are amazing people left in the World, there will always be fairy-tale happiness.

[Lass]

I don't see anything wrong with believing in fairy tales & wishing for happy endings.

I have to.....I'm a Browns fan.

[jmsmith12345]

If you are a fan of anything sports related in Cleveland you have to believe in fairy tales since the last time a Cleveland professional sports team won any sort of championship was in 1964. Hell, even you weren't alive then! :D

[Lass]

If you are a fan of anything sports related in Cleveland you have to believe in fairy tales since the last time a Cleveland professional sports team won any sort of championship was in 1964. Hell, even you weren't alive then! :D

still waiting for Prince Charming (hopefully Brady Quinn) to give me that happy ending (I'd say Super Bowl but I'll settle for a playoff game).

[jmsmith12345]

still waiting for Prince Charming (hopefully Brady Quinn) to give me that happy ending (I'd say Super Bowl but I'll settle for a playoff game).

I know a rub-n-tug that also services women. :ok

[NurseDude66]

My friend Sally dated Brady for a while... I suppose that's the problem with fairy tales... you ONLY see the positive