Want to share this w/ my GLBT friends: on resolving my mid-life crisis.

[Behind the Aegis]

7. As a former counselor, counseling isn't just for extremes.

Sometimes an uninvolved ear can really help, as well. It can be easier to vocalize disappointments, fears, anger, and a few other emotions to a stranger because you don't feel like you are judged (if the counselor is a good one), and you don't worry about anything you say coming back to bite you in the ass, like sometimes one may feel when sharing with a close friend.

I am glad you are working through things. The ending of a relationship is a difficult thing, romantic or not. I often feel our break-ups are worse because we don't often really get the support we need, unless we happen to have a very tight-knit group of friends and/or strong community.

I wish you the best and hope you continue to share with us, and use us as a sounding board.