I was totally in love with a girl about 18 years ago and she was just too young and not ready to have anyone worship her. She sent flowers and gifts back and broke my heart.

But her best friend read the love letters with her, and I kindly escorted said friend to the outhouse one night 2 years later one dark summer night on a rafting trip.

I've been married to her now for 16 years, and we are still very close friends to my original crush. She too is married with two kids. Everything is so cool. She still reminds me why I fell in love with her, but it doesn't hurt to see her or to not see her anymore.

Look them in the eye, smile, and continue on to some other adventure.

Woody