Our hearts are so precious. They need to be cherished.
Posted by Fiona Nevile in Cottage tales | 112 comments
Inca getting bored with being photographed
Danny and I are splitting up. It’s very painful and I’m feeling so sad and desolate.
We have been together for 15 years. We were always good friends. He has never ceased to be a fun, intelligent and charming companion. He has shared so much knowledge. He always surprised and entertained me.
He also loved my Min Pin dogs. Scorned by so many in the past.
Unfortunately physically I could never be the slim, svelte lady that he really wished to have on his arm. And there’s the rub for both of us.
It has been hard for me to look in a mirror for years.
In the end I think that we both realised that we had find separate paths.
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Oh, Fiona. You know how sorry I am to hear this — for both of you. Love yourself for what you are — you are really special, as you can see from the way people you’ve never met respond to your writing. Take care of yourself, and I hope you can sorto ut practical issues and remain friends. And, importantly, that you can stay at the cottage!
Sending hugs across the channel.
Dear Veronica
We started to get to know each other just before the 2012 CS summer party. I often think about that evening in particular. We shared so much – it was an exceptionally special time for me. Thank you.
ATM I’m staying in the cottage. It was mine way before I met D. I might have to move to a smaller place in the future – who knows. I’m very lucky to have lived in this special environment and now have something of value if I need to cash it in at a later date.
All that I know is that friendships are far more important than bricks and mortar.
Although our friendship is really just very new and only struggled onto tiny teetering legs last summer it’s very special to me.
Hi Fiona
I often think about that evening too — it was special and I was so glad we had the chance to talk in real life! I hope we can do it again this year.
You’re right, there’s always a solution to practical problems, and friendships are much more important. I’m glad you’re feeling enthusiastic about gardening again. This is a hopeful time of year, and just being outside is cheering.
We watched the Marigold Hotel film on DVD the other night. It wasn’t a very good film, but the motto of it was “Everything will be all right in the end. If it’s not all right, it’s not the end.”
i am so sorry to hear your sad news it is always devastating when a relationship disintegrates. Sadly there is no quick cure but broken hearts do heal it only takes time……
Not much to add really…it’s all been said. Sending lots of love, strength and patience to both of you in this difficult time…
Sorry to hear your news.
Thank you everyone for your comments and support. Much appreciated, I hope that I’ll get through this and be a happier and healthier person.
I can’t speak for Danny of course, but I know that he’ll cherish your comments when he reads them.
I am so sorry, Fiona. I hope the two of you find what you need in your separate lives. It is hard to come to terms with all the changes this entails. I wish you the strength to do this.
Huge hugs, Nadine xx
I hate to here this news. I wish the best for both of you.
Fiona… Words just won’t do. Love and tea and comfort to you. Danny, love and tea and comfort to you, too. These changes in our lives hopefully are made so that more love and well-being can happen all around.
I am so, so sorry to hear that news Fiona. We are all so fond of both you and Danny and hope you both come through this with dignity and hope for the future. My love and hugs to two special people. xx
I’m so sorry Fiona, to hear your news. You were so jolly together and we loved spending time with you both. Sad that this has to be my first message to you in a long time… Wish you could come spend time with us here in South Australia, on our white sandy beaches and wild hills to help you grieve and move onto a bright new phase of life. And F, you’re beautiful, size irrelevant. Katherine xxx