In 1997, just before I set off for a year’s adventuring, I had a fling with a man that quickly became more serious than we intended. We decided to keep in touch, be honest about any other relationships that occurred and maybe meet up at the end of the year. We did, and are still together today. During my travels, though, I had a fling with an Aussie man and spent the final three months of my trip with him. A year ago, we reconnected on social media. We have exchanged news, but there has been no flirting or rekindling of old flames – he, too, has a long-term partner. But two weeks ago, he told me he is ill and hasn’t long to live. This has put me in a spin. I would love to see him again before it is too late, but at least four people’s feelings are involved here. Has anyone encountered anything similar and regretted what they did, or didn’t, do?
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