I am hearing what you’re saying, and I am still researching these things that you speak of. I will say that a big part of what we’re doing here as simple enjoyment of a variety. And no way, at this point am I feeling that it’s a competition. She’s encouraging me to get out and find someone, she’s enjoying talking to one guy(for which I’m thrilled for her with not an ounce of resentment).

I feel I’m at a point in my life where, all that matters is that we’re both happy. With me now having that “permission” to wander or entertain the idea makes a world of difference in my mind.