Alex literally just texted me a sex-joke meme right before I opened your comment — so you can see the magic of this friendship is still very much alive and well. That's the beauty of a strong, emotionally mature foundation between two people who admire and are committed to respecting each other; their bond can weather many seasons.

I think it's awesome that you're contemplating these kinds of questions. Working with our emotions and figuring out how to make peace with our disappointments is probably a lifelong work in progress. But when it comes to building good connections with good people, it's also very worthwhile, I like to think.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I'm glad the story spoke to you. 💜