I came across a hat that belonged to my ex, so I sent her a text asking her to meet me at a pub that we both frequent so I could give it to her. We both had our dogs with us, it was cool to see them playing again (we all were housemates for almost a year). We had a few pints, shared some laughs.... Then I noticed she was using my super awesome leash. I have been looking for it since I moved out. It's a handmade thick braided leather leash that a friend made for me. Obviously I wanted it back, so I told her I'd Give her my leash and her hat if I could have Grace's (my dog) leather leash back. This was out of the question so we both walked away half drunk and without our things. I guess my random thought is about how strange it is that two people could be so close....so passionate towards one another....and when the smoke clears walk away with no connection at all. Not even a care as to where they end up. Can anyone relate?
Most of my exes live in Texas. But one moved off to Hollywood to be a bigshot director (so far he's yet to really be "discovered" ) and one is a transient bum, so there is no telling where he is today.
Ive had this happen with friends, but never with people i dated. All i can think of right now is people change differently as we age. Some don't change at all, some do. A good friend i had for several years growing up one day just cut everyone off the grid. I went to a few parties where we were both there and we talked for a minute, barely, that was it though...Now i havent seen him in many years and i havent a clue how he is doing. One day though its like a switch went off in him and he turned into his dad. Who is a very very strange person. Some people don't care for you once they are getting nothing from you. Even if its something very small and quiet insignificant to the whole picture. Some people also don't care to maintain friendships just to have the friendship. Its as if they don't want to start over because they already know it wont work because of what caused the first time to fail. They don't want a second chance, or to start over. Who knows though.