Don’t Worry, the Superheroes are Coming Back!
January 31, 2008
I’ve received a number of e-mails (and Facebook pings, and direct Tweets) from concerned readers who want to know why Andy and I chose to get rid of the superheroes that used to grace this site.
Well, as you guys have probably gathered by now, Andy and I broke off our engagement a few months ago. It was obviously a very amicable — even amiable — parting. But somehow, the old banner no longer fit.
Thankfully, the woman who drew the first banner is my womb to tomb girlfriend Dylan Meconis. She is in the process of drawing us a couple of brand new superheroes. I won’t reveal exactly what our two cartoonish caped crusaders will be up to, I want you guys to be surprised.
But trust me, the superheroes are coming. I only pray they’ll be in time to rescue us all.
so… what does engagement protocol say about the ring? just curious about those sort of technicalities.
The woman keeps it.
I’ve always been sort of torn on that one…
Andy can have the ring back anytime he wants it, but he has said he’d like me to keep it for now. Who knows? Maybe we’ll need it again someday. We broke up because we were too young to be so serious, not because there was something wrong with our relationship.
Wait.. how old are you guys again? I think we’re the same age (I’m 26). I think we’re plenty old enough to be so serious
Patrick: Andy and I got together at 19 and got engaged before we even graduated from college. We didn’t have any idea how our relationship would work in the real world.
Then we went long distance for a year and then Andy moved all the way across the country to be with me. It’s a lot to put a relationship through. After all that, you can hardly blame us for needing to take a step back and really look at things.
Not that I think you’re blaming us, just clarifying.
Not at all. I’ve gone through the same thing, and it resulted in a relationship ending permanently. Now I’m with someone with whom I’m alot happier.
It’s a sign of maturity that you two were able to recognize the necessity of examining how your relationship would work in the real world; more than that it’s a sign of wisdom.
You and Andy - both of you - display qualities I never expect to see in people, regardless of age. You’re intelligent, insightful, thoughtful, contemplative. You’re capable of seeing shades of grey, and comprehending the depth of issues, where others are content to rely on their preconceptions.
It is one of the reasons I hang around this blog. Sometimes I feel like I’m stalking you guys cause I make a point to check here everyday, but it’s because finding people who approach life, and the world, the same way I do is so incredibly rare an event.
so do you still wear it? or would that be weird?
Patrick: Well aren’t you a sweetie pie? Your insight on this blog brings so much value. We’re really glad you “stalk” us.
Debs: Sometimes I wear it on a chain around my neck, but usually it stays tucked in my jewelry box.