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I made the choices that I made because I had physical needs. I had broken up with a boyfriend of four years, and it took my heart a bit longer to get used to the idea of being with someone emotionally than my libido would have liked. Individually, I regret the decisions I made, but I like the person who came out of it..
Damn, I’ve been there (it wasn't four years, but it was a painful/loss-of-idealism experience). You sound like a great catch. I admire your choices, and your ability to intellectually consider both sides of what is a very difficult issue. You deserve someone great. Hope you find him, in this relationship (ultimately) or another.
And I love Chasing Amy, which spoke a lot to my own experience.
If there’s a gay version of you out there, I hope I meet him.