Wednesday, January 21

Better Late, Than Never

Today is the first day of IComLeavWe for January 2009. If you're just joining me, welcome to my corner of the internet. Take a look around. Me casa, Su casa. Enjoy!
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I still communicate to M at least once a week or so, usually through text, but occasionally through the phone. I have often wondered how he was able to move on so easily. I have wondered if he regretted the things he did or didn't do to me and our relationship. From outward appearances, he moved on without looking back. I guess that shouldn't surprise me, after all he was talking to her before we split. He would probably deny it, but the proof is in the phone records and lack of emotion those last few weeks and months.

I am happy with where life has taken me. I don't have any regrets. I did what I could do to make our relationship work, there was nothing I could have done more. I love NYEBoy and am quite comfortable with our relationship, but I still wondered if M was sorry or had regrets.

M and I were talking a week or two ago, one way or another, we ended up on the topic of my blog. He said he wanted the link, so I emailed him the link. Out of the blue today, I got a text that said:

Hey I just got done reading pretty much all your blog and I just wanted to say Im sorry for all I put you through. I know its a little late to say that but hey better lat than never


Better late than never, indeed. I forgive him, but I haven't forgotten. Those last few months were brutal. Emotionally, it sucked ass. I'm at a happier place now. The pain is now like a scar. It no longer hurts, but there is a mark and if you touch it, it has no feelings. I'm not sure if he will continue to read my blog, either way is fine with me. I'm just glad to see those two words, I'm sorry.

14 comments:

lostintranslation said...

I'm glad he finally said 'sorry'. Sometimes you get the feeling people are completely oblivious to what they put others through, especially in intimate relationships. Or maybe it's just a way to 'protect' themselves. Glad you're in a happy place right now (apart from the IF of course...).
*ICLW#39*

Sharon said...

Glad to hear you got what you wanted. I was able to put my past behind me when my ex also said sorry for all he'd done.
Its amazing what a difference those two little words can make!

Kathy said...

It does mean so much when people we care about take responsibilty for their actions (especially when their actions were hurtful to us) and apoligize. I am glad that you are in a good place now and have some closure with your ex.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I wish you the best on your journey dealing w/ IF.

(ICLW #24)

Michelle said...

Im happy for you that he said "im sorry'. It is really amazing what those 2 words can do and sometimes people just don't realize it.

Good for you the happy place is a great place to be!

Elana Kahn said...

I changed your guess for you!

I'm glad he finally figured out the right thing to say and that you're feeling good.

ICLW

Katie said...

thanks for sharing your story.

iclw

daega99 said...

It is amazing the difference the word 'sorry' makes. Granted, it does not fix everything but when genuinely said, it does seem to lift a weight.

Thanks for visiting my blog! It's great getting to know new people.

*ICLW 66*

Beautiful Mess said...

I'm happy you got what you deserved. Forgiving is so much easier to forget. Happy ICLW week to you!
Hugs,
D

Fat Chick said...

I'm glad that you are in a happier place, and isn't it so nice to see those words: I'm sorry.

Soralis said...

So glad you got your sorry! Take care and good luck with your journey

ICLW

Karen said...

Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.

It's amazing how much "I'm sorry" means, I'm glad you got to hear it from M. Isn't it incredible how you can live with someone and they don't understand how upset you are until they see it in writing? Must be denial. Best wishes to you for that second line in '09. :)

Anita said...

It is always good to get an apology even when it may be long overdue!
Thanks for your comment on my blog :)

butterflyanla said...

Closure is nice. When I finally heard the i'm sorry I was very bitter. Glad to see you aren't bitter. Sorry for all the pain you have experienced. May this year of change bring miracles.

Lifeslurper said...

So many many people never acknowledge the hurt they have inflicted on others. It might be over, he might have moved on, but at least he *knows* that has gotta be worth something, right?

iclw