I Think I'll Keep Him to Myself

Now that I have made it to this side of my divorce, people want to know things. And they are not afraid to ask. I'm not a reveal-er by nature. I like to hold things pretty close. I've learned not to be interested in seeking people's opinions as I find that people are sometimes contrary just to be contrary. Or they think that their opinion is law...I asked for an opinion about a hair color not a life makeover, thanks.I've had to be concise and witty to get people to stop asking for details about my life after the divorce. It would be rude to just spout off "um, mind your own business much?", and hello!, I am nothing if not proper. So, to answer, in order

Yes, I really did wait to be legally divorced before I did anything with any man.

Yes, anything. Even that.

Yes, I am very happy.

Yes, I knew him when I was married.

No, it wasn't like that.

Yes, he knows I have a child. Yes, this was an actual question asked of me to my face.

Yes, he knows my child. He has for years now.

Yes, he knew (or knew of) my ex-husband. He has for years now.

No, again, it wasn't like that.

Yes, he really is as good of a man as I have told you. I can't keep that to myself.

Yes, he knows that he is dating a family.

Yes, he is more than happy with that.


No, I do not care what that man thinks. Why would anyone ask me this?

No, I have not introduced him to that man as my boyfriend. I do not speak to that man.


No, I am not hoping to make that man jealous. I really could care-the-fu@k-less.

Yes, he is a kind, amazing, good-looking man.

Yes, my child adores him.

Yes, some of my friends, my sister, and my sister-cousin know him or enough about him to identify him.

No, it's not [_______] (pick a name and fill in the blank).

No, I will not tell you who he is even if you do guess. Thanks.

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