so.
on friday,
you asked me to think about some things.
i’ve thought about them,
and this is what i’ve come up with.

yes,
i know this is going to be hard.
i’ve known that since the beginning.
however,
i like you, and i’m happy.
i believe that feeling is reciprocated,
and i think you’re happy too.
i also don’t see that changing anytime soon.

yes,
this is going to be really hard.
there are more than a few people that would prefer this didn’t work.
unfortunately that group includes some of my friends and, at least to some extent, your family.
however,
my closest friends support my decision,
and at least i know all of the others care about me,
even if they have a strange way of showing it.
you seem to think your family won’t be a problem,
and i’m going to trust you.

yes,
chances are,
i’ll probably end up getting hurt.
but, when you think about it,
that’s the risk in any relationship.
someone always gets hurt at some point.
sometimes both people do.
that’s just how relationships work.

the main thing,
is that i’m happy,
and you’re happy.
it may be difficult to stay that way,
but i think we can do it.
obviously,
i want you to tell me if that starts to change for you,
and i’ll let you know, as well.