Which reminds me of my girlfriend's birthday! Rather than take a trip we had planned, she decided that she wanted all of her closest friends together for an old-fashioned birthday party.
It was a perfect day and the water was calling. I had given her the option of diving early in the morning together, but she decided her bed was too cozy. Finally, I just HAD to go scuba diving - even though she wanted me there to greet and celebrate her birthday with her friends.
The conversation ended with:
"Are you sure it's okay?" I asked.
"Go ahead," she said.
"Are you sure? Because if you don't want me to go, I won't."
"It's FINE."
Woosh! I was out the door. I paid for that one for months! I may still be. She hasn't been available for any holiday since before last Thanksgiving!
(Note: The dancer broke up with me at age 20 because I was too sweet and romantic. I've been with my girlfriend for 3 years because I no longer am. I told her the other night how much she meant to me and how lucky I am to have her - especially since she's a loyal partner who has my back and she's a great diver. She looked at me. Her eyes narrowed and she suspiciously asked, "What did you do?" Nothing. She said, "You never say things like that." I said, "That's why I said it." Took a while, but I think she finally believed me.)
