very, very carefully...I have been known to run from some screaming with my eyes covered!
If I have something to add to the discussion I will put in my 2-cents worth, but if not, I just read what is there. Sometimes I have even been known to throw in a joke or two about the whole thing, lol!
And boy is it good! Yes, tired more times than not but I find ways to keep laughing, that is how I cope! You can always find something about any situation to laugh about, it really helps. Laughter is the best medicine, believe me!
I think it comes with the territory... When we with fibromyalgia and lupus and CFS get sick, it tends to hang on forever! Yes, head stuffed, ears stuffed, lungs being ripped out from the inside and the fever!!! Can it get any worse? Yes, a flare-up would be so much worse so I should count my blessings. I have a wonderful man who is worried sick about me (though I keep telling him I'll be ok...I'LL BE OK, KEN, I PROMISE :), kids who are trying so hard to be on their best behaviour, and my momma has made me a big pot of Italian Wedding Soup that she is bringing me in the morning :) I'm feeling better already
From what it sounds like he is needing a "sounding board" more than advice. Someone to bounce his thoughts off of...just be careful! This is a touchy situation
Ok, this is what I would do...may be wrong but this is what I would do: I would be there for him for emotional support and the such but when it came to any personal issues I would have to tell him that I can't get involved in that. That it has nothing to do with me and so I should not get involved.
There are too many things that could go wrong if you started getting involved in their personal issues such as misunderstood intentions and the like. Use your best judgement, you have good instincts Ken, go with them.
I'm sorry for your loss, Pete... I'm very happy that it was peaceful though and she is no longer in any pain and suffering... our prayers are with you and your family
RE: love without ever meeting? possible?
coincidence? I think NOT!