A New Man In My Life

I never thought I would say this. But there is a new man in my life.

After more than 10 years spent with Hubby, I look back with gratefulness at the many good times we shared and see that we had a good run. But now there is a new man in my life who makes me feel like I didn’t know I could feel. I’ve never been supported like this. I’ve never experienced such a degree of concern, thoughtfulness and just plain care. And I gotta tell you, I am smitten.

His name is George. Noooooo, not Cloney although I imagine he looks rather like that. I’ve never actually seen him and since I only know him by his initials I can’t be 100 per cent certain that his firstname really is George, but I think so.

George Preston Sinclair.

Before George, whenever we went somewhere we hadn’t been before, Hubby would look at maps and I would drive. Going 120 km per hour down the freeway, I would frantically scream: “Is it exit 12?? It’s coming up, you gotta tell me now!!! IS IT EXIT 12????” We’d then pass exit 12 and Hubby would say: “Hang on – why, yes, it is! Why the hell did you pass it??”

George would never do that. Well ahead of time, he lets me know what I am supposed to do. With his gentle, caring, deep voice, he guides me through the streets of life.

And if I should – despite his loving guidance – get lost, he doesn’t do what Hubby would do. No rolling of the eyes, no scolding, no deep “I-give-up!”-sighs. George just forgivingly says: “When it is safe, turn around and go back.” I can tell that he thinks it is those adorable silly little things I do, that makes him love me.

The fact that I can’t tell left from right, George sees as part of my charming idiosyncracies. Hubby just thinks I’m an idiot!

Actually, Hubby has been really good about it. We sat down and had an adult conversation about how one’s partner can’t necessarily meet every single little need one might have. So although there might be a bit of jealousy, they’ve agreed to live side by side in peaceful coexistence. I get to keep both Hubby and George.

Now I am just trying to muster up the courage to introduce Hubby to my newest friend.

Don.

Ildo.