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The Other Woman.................
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The Other Woman................. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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Hopefully, she waited for the phone to ring, a car in the drive, a sound of his arriving He said he would be there tonight, so to be ready to go out to eat dinner Hurrying home from work, she rushed, getting all dressed up to go out with the man of her life, her Love Not seeing him for a few days because of the holidays with his wife and family, she waited anxiously Suddenly the phone rang, hurriedly picking it up she heard his voice, "Honey, something's come up with the family" He asked her if she could go ahead and eat, maybe a sandwich, and he will be over later tonight As she was changing into something more comfortable, she thought of his words, as he was hanging up the phone "MAYBE we can go out to dinner next month, if I can work it into my schedule.......oh yeah, I love you, Babe." ???!!!??? (this is in NO WAY referring to my life with my Gary. It's just some ramblings I thought up......probably from watching too many movies on television!!??!!) [This message has been edited by garysgirl (12-01-2002 09:19 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ethel - very well done. Although, I have my own reasons for not feeling sorry for the "other woman." Still, it's a heart wrenching situation. Enjoyed. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Ethel, I'm so very happy this doesn't relate to you and Gary, sweet friend, though it saddens me so much to see this confusion happen to so many others and my heart goes out to them all and hope love can faithfully answer their questions deep down! (sigh) This is heartfelt, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Chris. The whole situations of this type are sad.... for both the "other woman" and the wife, too. It's the husband who is having all the "fun and advantages". "Love makes the world go around" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Glad to hear this was a stretch of your imagination! --and very well done, I might add! It was so believable! But then again, I knew this had to be poetic licence because I know how happy he makes you feel! Your love story is so sweet and pure and near brings me to tears at times with it tenderness. ~ hugs Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Noah, I'm glad, too, that Gary and I aren't in this situation. I was the "wife", though, in situations of this kind with my late husband, years before he passed away. He always denied there were other women, because he didn't want to lose me, but the other women or some of his friends would always tell me. Like I said, he did quit those things before he died, but only because he started going to Church, I think. A lot of the scars are still there for me, though. "Love makes the world go around" |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
the h usbands having all the fun, cause the wife better wake up and take whats out there too.............been there, done it....... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Funny how the search for love can take someone sometimes to futility in such the wrong direction...my heart goes out to those that find themselves in the opposite situation of what they sought. Great write. ThisDiamond |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, if you read my response to Noah's reply, you will see where this came from. I probably shouldn't have written it, but I was trying to see it from the "other woman's" point of view, I guess. Anyway, it just sort of came tumbling out onto paper. I do believe that a lot of my mistrust and insecurities stem from the hurts that I went through years ago. Gary knows all about all my "doubts and fears" and is patiently helping me to work through them. Now, THAT is what "true love" is all about, don't you think? I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Gary loves me very deeply and always will. "Love makes the world go around" |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I know a couple of women who live this sort of life and are fanatically loyal to the man. Perhaps some day their fury of being scorned with backfire on the man. This is a well told and too often true tale. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yeah, inkedgoddess, it's hurtful for all concerned, isn't it? "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Kathleen, my heart goes out to them, too. "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ken, thank you so much for the words in your reply. That shows what a sensitive person you are. A lot of men wouldn't admit that this isn't right. Again, thank you for speaking out. "Love makes the world go around" |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
An increedibly reflective peice. I am still reeling from the impact of this topic in my own life. I don't think a victim of this ever completely heals. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
amusemi, I'm so sorry that you went through this, too. To know that someone you love has been unfaithful is very heartbreaking, isn't it? Most of the time, from what I understand, the "other woman", (or person), is being lied to, also. "Love makes the world go around" |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Gee Ethel, I nearly stopped breathing until I read your disclaimer at the end of this poem. I am so glad it is not you. This is probably the worst situation for a woman to be in. On both sides. Glad you were just rambling ... hugs, Marti |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, sweet Marti, for being concerned about me. I'm sorry that I scared you, though. No, this isn't about me and Gary, thank God. Yes, it is bad for everyone concerned. I know because, as I said earlier, I was the "wife" in a similar situation before. There is always a loser in the end. "Love makes the world go around" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank God this is not you and Gary...James |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, James, I do thank God that it's not us. Sorry I scared you.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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