I think it's time for a much needed hiatus from ol' MB for ol' 2long.

Not that things are going all that badly right now. They're not great, but they're not bad. I'm following a "plan" that Penny and I cooked up. My W is still in "temporary NC" with RM, and is currently struggling internally with what it means 2 be "her". She thinks she needs her working relationship with RM 2 resume at some point, I don't it has anything 2 do with who she is. I think integrity is more important in defining us. ...there are times when I think she's starting 2 get this, but it's slow. JL had warned me that withdrawl will take longer for her once it starts, and it's only been about a month and a half so far, at most.

I need 2 focus on other things, which I'm doing better at lately, but getting sucked back in2 the drama when I post or lurk here 2 much. Don't feel like I've been 2 helpful lately, so I think I'll just take a break.

Be good while I'm away!

best, 2 all my good friends here!
-ol' 2long

2long,

2 say you'd be missed is an understatement.

Do what you need 2 do for you and the Mrs. Please consider dropping in 2 visit and give a quick update from time 2 time if at all possible.

Things sound so much better for you now. A long way 2 go yet, 2 be certain, but at least you and your W are looking in the same direction.

All the best.

2long -

I understand that everyone needs a break once in awhile, but I hope you will check in from time to time. We will miss you.

2L,

Sorry to see you go, but I understand. Hang in there man.

Take care,

JL

2long,

Totally understandable. Escape the drama, my friend. Follow the plan you and Penny have developed. Work on YOU being the best 2long you can possibly be.

Then pop in here periodically - when YOU are ready - and say hello and give us a teeny tiny update - even without details is good, just to say I'm here and feeling good.

All the best!

I understand, and I will miss you. Check in when you can.

SS

I also understand and am trying to have the resolve to break my compulsive addiction to these MB forums and be okay with more limited occasional visits. Is it possible to do without quitting cold turkey? I wonder. Will I need NC?

Many have benefited from your help as well as just following your story. You will be missed.

Ok, you're the boss.

Instead of posting to you, I'll do lunch - or breakfast, as the case may be.

Let me know.

SS

sniff, I will miss ya, 2Long! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> Please come back and see us sometimes!

You have been an inspiration, 2long.
Don't be a total stranger. Good luck.

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travel well friend...

ark

2 long you gave my H a new word for his vocabulary. Ratmeat. He loves it.

WAT or JL once said you looked like one of the guys from ZZ Topp. Since then, I've always read your posts with a mental picture of a guy with a beard to his waist, wearing shades and a long leather coat. The picture just won't go away.

We didn't get to know each other, but I guess well enough for you to be rude about Hobbits.

Take care.

Jenny

.....and just like that, he was gone.

Later for you, Luke.

Doug

Good for you 2long, taking a break from here makes things a lot easier sometimes. Just reading and rereading infidelity stories on here can sometimes get your head stuck in a rut of resentment or anger or guilt (my case). It's why I only drop in now and again, and usually only to lurk.

Take care and I hope all goes well with Penny's plan!

Jen