Can Exes be Friends?!
Normally if asked this question I'd immediately say "of course". I've remained friends with most of my exes dating back to those first few sweet relationships that only consisted of hand holding. I tend to move on once I flip that switch and can compartmentalize those old feelings or settle the hurts that had taken place. But going through a divorce was a first for me and not as clean and easy. My ex is an amazing person, a great father and good man. I just couldn't be married to him anymore. Sounds so simple now. It wasn't back then and the decision was excruciating to make. Yet I wanted to remain on somewhat friendly terms, especially for Jordan (my stepson). Jeff didn't feel the same. 2010 has been a year of "new experiences" for me... and attempting a friendship with Jeff falls right there in the mix. It's been a roller coaster experience, and it is still unsettled, but the moments where the communication has worked out has been worth it. This year we shared several good moments, and a few that weren't as great, but overall I feel its been a step in the right direction. He joined me for jumping out of a plane... several dinners and family events... and the PurpleStride Orlando 5K event last Sunday. After 2 1/2 years of attending the same church, we ran into each other for the very first time last Saturday evening. So... do I think exes can be friends? My answer is YES. It just takes some time, a lot of forgiveness and love.
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| PurpleStride Orlando 5K Walk - in honor of Paw Paw - Jeff was part of our team |
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| HRB Mardi Gras night - March 2010 - Jeff and Bill hanging out |
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| The foursome that made it out of a plane safely... |
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| Christmas, FL - fun adventures |
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| Cheese... before jumping out of the plane! |
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| A dinner with friends and family in the spring |
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