Tintin,
You're an incredible person. Relationships should be celebrated. It's easy to say what you should have done. But you know what you've always been honorable and if people had a problem with it they could have told you privately, but still you can post whatever you want. Just as they can choose to read and comment on whatever they want. Many people including me, loved your updates and stories! And I don't read the forums that much so that's saying somethin'.
You will always have people for and against something. Doing nothing is the only way to not face criticism.
I think it's a mistake to believe censorship is love. It's not loving for me to allow people to live as victims. And I think it's totally okay that a relationship didn't work out! Better to know now then find out 5 yrs from now! There is no shame in it at all. And there is no shame in having the courage to get to know someone you wanted to know better.
Would I share in the forum if I met someone on CC? You bet I would. Would I share if it didn't work out? You bet I would. Because there is no shame in either. And if people wanted details, I would discuss with the person what they wanted me to share or not share. And that would be my answer.
My friend (and Arlene too) if she happens to chance upon this thread. You both are inspiring. Chasers and seekers of love. Honorable to the core. And your courage has probably given other people the courage to pursue something that many would scoff at. We can either ask ourselves, what if it doesn't work out? Or we can ask ourselves, what if it does? I believe you chose the better question.
And that should be celebrated. So both of you should hold your heads up high. For choosing to say yes to a life of adventure, excitement, and wonder. And God has amazing things in store for both of you. Because He is a good God. And you two are His loved children.
C.
Ugh, yes, I see that I've made mistakes with how I conducted myself on CC. The excitement of my first relationship ever blinded me to the fact that I was over sharing at times in our times together. I apologise to each and every one of you for the pain I may have caused. That was never my intention. I was naive and passionate, but that doesn't excuse my thoughtless behaviour and even good intentions can have bad outcomes. Please forgive me, my dear brothers and sisters. Thank you. Goodbye.