((((((Wish)))))),



I don't know your history or what kinds of things you're still trying to sort out. I've got a pretty good idea, though.

The ONE THING that I've learned through all my years of pain and loss and struggles is that you HAVE TO -- HAVE TO -- take care of your SELF.

If you learn nothing at all through struggling through this life but that one thing -- you will have learned the most important lesson.

If someone hurt you before, you can assume that they will do it again. Either in the same way or in a different way.

If you think that there is a possibility that this person can learn from his/her mistakes, then, by all means, start a new relationship with this person.

You WILL NOT start a new relationship at the same point where you left off the old relationship.

If you think this person has not learned anything -- then, you simply say that there's been too much pain and hurt and you are not going to put yourself in that position again.

It's that simple, Wish, SELF has to be protected -- ALWAYS. You have inner feelings and instincts about this person. Pay attention to them. They will guide you to where your next steps need to go.

As my son is fond of saying to me -- way too often -- just 'cause you make a decision now doesn't mean that it has to be a "permanent" decision. If the situation and circumstances change, you can look at your options at some point in the future.

Trust your instincts, Wish. And allow yourself the quiet, meditative time TO HEAR what your instincts are telling you.

BIG HUGS.

Barb