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Phoebe Ray's avatar

Ohh this is glorious and gorgeous and so comforting to hear that going back doesn’t always mean going backwards. (But now I’m questioning if I too should get back with my ex…) xxx

Oenone's avatar

Also thank you xx

Oenone's avatar

I am no longer allowed to give relationship advice! Do whatever you think is right :) xx

Anniken's avatar

I have to admit I’m kicking my feet a little reading this 🤭 Such a lovely read, thank you for sharing! So happy for you! 🫶🏼

Oenone's avatar

Hehe thank you Anniken that's v sweet x

Farrah Mohamed's avatar

Big subscriber of boyfriends are embarrassing but also YAY! SO happy for you hehe have fun

Oenone's avatar

Hehehe ty ❤️‍🔥

James’ Buddstack's avatar

I love this! (Especially the last bit)

Oenone's avatar

Thanks James :).

Lauren's avatar

Yay for you Oenone! Beautifully written, I’m rooting for you both 🫶🏻

Oenone's avatar

Awh thank you Lauren x

Hannah Francesca's avatar

He sounds like a good egg 🥚🌀

Oenone's avatar

I think so! X

Molly Simpson's avatar

this didn’t end where i expected it to, which in my view is the mark of a very, very good essay :) it also matches the shape of your story, which has got more of a spiral feel about it than a circle 🌀 so, keep spiralling!

Sarah's avatar

"I keep on changing. It’s delightful. It’s a relief. It’s also scary." LOVED this line x

Tarryn's avatar

In case nobody has told you this yet, get a Network Rail Card!! It's 30% off most trips and covers a very generous radius from London.

Aure Fen's avatar

You have a way with words Oenone because I had a strong desire to message my ex after reading this. And then I swiftly remembered your ex is not my ex...

I'm pleased it's working out for you 🥰

Lara's avatar

what a lovely life update. your reflections on re-starting a relationship with a person, you've had a previous deep connection with, are so interesting! there's so much cultural meaning attached to the concept of "getting back with an ex" that really doesn't do the complexity of each unique situation any justice. your text underlines that incisively. as long as you feel connected to yourself still and this relationship is giving you what you want, need and deserve: absolutely beautiful.