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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

First of all, I love your advice, especially that last line. Not being able to imagine a day without that person in it. That's what I am aiming for. I decided a while ago to be friends with someone before dating them.

Second, I JUST POSTED today about my journey towards being ready for love. in sync again!!

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Aha! Once again, proof of kinship! Maybe we’re Soul Sistas!

I’m happy my post resonated with you, Elizabeth. Thank you. I look forward to reading your post today.

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

CJ, gosh I love you. You’re so right about romantic relationships. When you’re friends first, it gives you more time to grow together, to know each others likes, dislikes, moods, etc. Many great loves started out as friends and actually have successful relationships that last a lifetime. Blessings to you…

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Jo-Ann, your kind words mean more to me than you can imagine. Thank you very much. I’m so glad my post touched you. Blessings to you, too.

I wish you love, my friend.

❤️❤️❤️

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

Thank you CJ 🙏

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C.J. Heck's avatar

You’re welcome ❤️

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I read the list and saw some of the mistakes I’ve made in the past. But yes to the friendship. It all comes together if you have found a trusted friend. ❤️

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Learning steps, Trudi, that’s all, and it’s okay. They’re not so much mistakes as learning steps everyone probably makes.

Like you said, “Yes” to a trusted friendship!

🎄🎄🎄🎄

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Wen's avatar

I think for the first time in my life, I’m ready to be found…I know he is somewhere out there ready to be found too…with trust and hope…

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I think that’s great, Wen! Yes, with Trust and Love and Hope …

It will happen, Wen!

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mitch's avatar

Great advice and story C J . Hugs and love to you and your family . keep up the good work . see ya

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Mitch. How are you feeling, my friend? Do you have a new post for this week?

Holiday hugs and love

🎄🎄🎄🎄

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mitch's avatar

A couple today but not of my story , just on me being fed up with some people on here , And an update on my last week of health problems . hugs and love

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I’ll go check them out. Are you feeling any better?

Holiday hugs and love

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mitch's avatar

Wish I was C J . am doing a lot worse and drs don't understand what is wrong . hugs and love

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I guess they’re doing a lot of testing to find out. Please know, I wish it were different for you.

hugs and love

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mitch's avatar

No C J . I finally told them to stop . I have nothing to live for or at this point the strength to keep fighting my health . hugs and love to you and family

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