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Old 20-04-2008, 04:31 AM
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I went out with a new girlfriend and asserted healthy boundaries about this new friendship. I did not move her in (really, I have a habit of accepting people into my life way to quickly), or treat her as my long lost friend. I accepted the invitation to go out and got to know her a little more. It was Okay.

I did not get smashed, I ate a meal and had a few drinks over about 6hrs. I stayed in the now even though there were men everywhere and loud noises.

I came home and did not feel that all 'alone in the world feeling' even though I was physically alone.

I did not feel sad, depressed or have negative thoughts about my behaviour.

I am so happy to have achieved this!

Yay to me

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Awesome Spirit!
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Nice, Spirit. Hopefully this will continue to develop into a healthy friendship.
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Hey, Spirit! So glad to hear that you are starting out this friendship in a healthy manner. Kudos.

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You are fantastic. I am so happy for you, and YOU sound happy for YOU too.

Keep up the great work!
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Thank you all for your well wishes, words of encouragement and ultimately being a part of my journey.

Thank you!

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Great stuff.... good to hear.
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Thanks Anthony,

It means a lot to receive your well wishes :-)

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Sorry I am a little late Spirit but well done! I did want to say great stuff but Anthony had already used them

Good work and keep up with the great achievements.
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