I thought of hearts since that is kind've what this thread is about. I don't make a connection with anything else in particular except maybe caramel because of the brownish color. I think it is a nice piece of abstract art. Very pretty.

I am very glad you both connected. Sounds like you both have a unique and endearing relationship.

Hello Dear Rosebud, and Dear Libra,

the original photo I took was here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/solofli...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/solofli...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soloflight/2944615324/

the artistic photo is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soloflight/3019303676/

the quote is from a peculiar artist...

enjoy!
also the small photo in my signature is my photo of the same original content...
PS: when I saw it I thought it looked like broken hearts trying to mend?

I must admit that I am blown away at the thought of such relationships. Then when I rethink the situation I can see the benefit of having a partner that REALLY understands. And when you consider that the couple becomes both patient and carepartner, well - that's the part that blows me away.

I have personally met both Harley and Steve - and I wish them the best.

Peg

Like so may things in life, it is a double edged sword. There are no guarantees with regard to any situation. If I have 5 good years with a companion I really enjoy, I'll take it. So far I've had 3 companions who all had bigger issues than PD to deal with. Max and I have many things in common, not the least of which is art. When you are happy you already are ahead of the crowd. Someone else cannot make you happy or unhappy but they can facilitate the process for you. All we can do is try to stay out of situations that could cause us stress and disharmony. Just knowing that makes you work harder to understand the other person. It is a huge weight off my shoulders to be understood. That lessens my stress levels, and that in turn is good for me.
There is strength in numbers...and the other quote that comes to mind is "Happiness shared is twice the happiness, sorrow shared is half the sorrow"
So far it seems to be proving true. We have both asked ourselves "do I really want to go there?" The alternative doesn't look like much fun, although it would be a flatter road to drive on. But what the heck...you only live once, so why not squeeze all the life you can out of it. At the very least it will be a learning exprience. At best it could be a profound and mutually beneficial coalition of two (parkie heads). Don't know what to expect, it's just nice to have someone to lean on when things get tough...and they do get tough. Ask me in a year, and I'll tell you what I think then.

I say go for it! There is still life after P.D. If it feels right then go with it. Look at how many relationships fail with people who don't have health issues.
I wish you all the best, each day we have is a gift and if you happen to have found someone who makes you feel loved and needed then its a bonus. The road my be rough but it doesn't have to be lonely.

I agree Rosebud..Enjoy what we have, while we have it..Only God knows what the master plan is

Meeting and getting to know Rosebud changed my life.

After my only wife of 33 years left me, I was quite content living alone with my cat and starting a new life for myself. After awhile, I started to think about the possibility of dating again, but I felt that having PD will make it difficult to say the least. I was able to control it before, but after having it for 8 years, it's becoming almost impossible to hide it now. I would have my “normal” periods, but they would never last longer than a few hours and sometimes only 15 minutes.
I did manage to have a couple of lunch dates with the "normal" ones. I told them about my pd ahead of time. Both times, I’ve ended up being way overmedicated (trying a bit to hard to hide my pd). So there I was, Mr. Wiggly, trying the best I can to appear "normal". The harder I’ve tried, the more stress would set in, and I would end up even worse. Maybe a relationship could of developed, but I just didn’t feel comfortable with myself to go there. I know this was my issue not theirs. I didn’t think that I was good enough. So I gave up on the idea of dating.
And then came Rosebud. I’ve read her posts on NuroTalk and discovered an intelligent, witty person and we had something major in common, (PD). She first contacted me inquiring about mucuna, we’ve talked over the phone and eventually we met. I‘m totally comfortable being with her and I’m not a bit stressed out about having pd. We can both be ourselves even with our on/off times, it doesn’t matter. I've told her that because our futures is unknown, I like to live in the present and want to enjoy life every day, one day at a time. She feels the same way.
I’m extremely fortunate to love Rosebud. When we go out in public, we are ourselves, pd doesn’t matter, we enjoy life. She is a gifted artist both in her creative writing, poetry and artwork. I feel whole again.

P.S. Remember this is my story and everyone is different. I’ve met other pd'ers that found a partner (even a "normal" one), fell in love and gotten married. And they are still together today. Just because you have pd doesn’t mean you won’t fall in love again and it doesn’t have to be another pder either.
EnJOY life,
Max

It looks like angry neurons straining to break loose and multiply, held back temporarily by foolish short-sighted federal policies on stem cells research, that is now about to change.
En nombre de Dios

Why Laura - you rascal you! I was trying to fill up lonely evenings without Kevin so I popped in to see what was happening with old friends.... You go girl!! And Steve, all I can say is awesome!