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Update on coming out and love

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by PeteNJ, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. PeteNJ

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    Hello All..

    Been quite a while since I posted. Past couple months my daughter and father have been hospitalized and it's been difficult. My youngest is about to graduate high school. A lot of transitions.

    During that time a man who I've been friends with, FB, friends with benefits, dating... Has become so much more :icon_bigg. One night after my kid went to bed, he came over and told me he loves me. I was really waiting for that moment, at the same time dating other guys.. Since I didn't know where this would go...

    It's been beautiful. The depth of connection has been astonishing. And now, that's evolved to us living together. Me, my kid, him, his kid. Under one roof. An amazing relationship.

    Even his Mom has stayed with us. And accepted us. :slight_smile:

    It's been 12+ years for me, 5+ years for him since either have us have had a live in partner. So there's lots of things to figure out. Who's stuff goes where. How to discipline each other's kids. Finances. Sex with other men (yep).

    As much as I love him, what's even more wonderful is how much I'm letting myself be loved by him.

    We were at New Jersey Pride Festival last week, North Jersey Pride today. As a couple. Fully out. With our kids, friends, so many new gay friends.

    It doesn't just get better...it can be wonderful !

    Hugs all and thanks for the support.

    Pete
     
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    Thanks for the note! Certainly an inspiration to me, Pete.
     
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    So great to hear this Pete! New families, new mores, a lot to negotiate and work out, but it's not insurmountable.

    Great to hear from you after so long!
     
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    Oh Pete! What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you!!

    Thank you so much for posting this and letting us know how you've been...and I'm sure our new people need to hear these positive happenings and happy endings soooo much.

    Congratulations on these developments and on reaching a great place in your life! *hugs*
     
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    Such an inspirational story! Thank you for sharing your happiness Pete and congratulations on making it happen.
     
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    Wow, that's great Pete! :icon_bigg
     
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    Hi Pete

    That’s great news, so happy for you both that everything is working out so well for you guys. Success stories like yours give me, and I am sure many others, a boost to get my life a little more sorted.

    Sale Gay Guy
     
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    That's great, Pete! There really is a lot of happiness out there, just waiting to be tapped into. It's an amazing feeling. Everyone should be so lucky!
     
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    Woderfull stuff:slight_smile: inspiration:slight_smile:
     
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    It's great story, really
     
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    Great news Pete glad things are going so well with you and your family.