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Update - Day 7: I have now spent my first official weekend without my boyfriend - he has not called, he has not emailed, nothing. It was a very hard weekend. I thought about him every second. I wanted to call him, to visit him.. something.. but I didn't. I am absolutely shattered on the...

I am so appreciative of all the people out there in "Cathe Land" who don't know me and yet take the time to write to me and offer advice and words of encouragement. You don't know how much that means to me. I'm calling today "Day 4" of this horrific experience. I want to believe everyone when...

I am 32 years old and have been dating my 30 year old boyfriend for almost three years. Please keep in mind as you read this that he and I have had a really strong, fun, amazing relationship during this time. I can't explain all that it is, but please at least try to imagine two people who get...

Double Stuff Oreos. Smarties - only Canadians will understand this one - they are similar to M&M's but much better.. LOVE THOSE. and York Peppermint Patties. Can you tell I'm a chocoholic? Mmmmmmm (this is why I have to stick to my Cathe regimen.. otherwise I'd be in big trouble!)

RE: Hi future fitness dynamo, Interesting comments.. thank you. He asked for a week, I'm giving him a week. I am now on Day #3 (aka third longest day of my life). I had to go to a funeral this morning for my dad's best friend who was only 59 - so young, especially when you consider his...

RE: Hi there, thank you too for your response! Believe me, I feel so lucky to have people care and want to help. This week DOES feel like the longest week of my life so far, I guess mostly because the routines have been broken and it's hard to change what you're used to.. also I love him so...

RE: Hi, I do appreciate your "long winded" story because it helps. Thanks so much for taking the time to write back to me. Amy

RE: Hi Jen, First of all, AGREED, there are so many nice people on this network and I can't begin to express how happy I am to know that people care, even though they don't know me! I guess we all want other people to learn from our experiences and gain wisdom somehow through us. I am...

RE: Hi Candi, Thanks for your note. I agree, I don't think he is playing head games with me, like when people KNOW they don't want to be in the relationship but they use "taking a break" as an easy way out before they have to do the real break up thing. How long were your brother and...

RE: Hi Coleen, Thank you so much for sharing your personal story with me as well. It helps to know there are people who have gone through similar experiences and can help with words of wisdom. It seems that everyone who responded who had actually been through this, ended up marrying the man...

RE: Hi Angie, Thanks for your note, I need all the advice I can get! It's so hard for someone like me to give someone space, because I'm a very talkative, energetic, "go for what you want" and "live for the moment, appreciate each day" type of person. I believe in appreciating what you have...

RE: Hi Sabine, Thanks so much for the mental hugs. Even though we don't know each other, I think all women can relate on many levels and we can support one another and I really need that right now. I do feel like I did the right thing by bringing up this topic and pushing him into a place...

RE: That's what I've been thinking since this conversation between us happened a few days ago - I know that I want to get married and I know I want to marry HIM. I don't want to go out and find someone else.. Would I be satisfied with waiting for him to eventually come around to the idea of...

RE: Thank you Debbie. I really appreciate your kind thoughts. Amy

I am 31 years old and have been dating my boyfriend (who is 30) for a year and a half. Everything has been GREAT.. this is the first relationship in my life where everything has been easy and fun. We spend lots of time together and we also spend time away from one another, with our friends...