Taking the high road

So this is the end... Matt and I have finally reconfigured our relationship from "monogamous gay couple" to "friends with (occasional) benefits". He'll be in his own apartment at mid-August, at which point we'll probably see considerably less of each other, as he's found someone else he wants to date, know, be with.

I'd be lying if I said this isn't one of the most painful experiences of my adult life, yet I remain committed to taking the high road in this and allowing this new arrangement to unfold as it will... without (too much) drama.

I do believe I was the perfect partner for Matt at the time in his life when changes were everywhere... coming out to his family and moving from a rented bedroom in the hinterland to his own apartment downtown. He acknowledges this and I do believe he genuinely appreciates me for it.

But his heart's not for me and I accept that. I do hope he will continue to make some time for a friend... but if not, at least we had the last 18 months together. It was also a time of chaotic change for me and I'm glad he was around during that time.

Adieu, beautiful boy.