Noetiplatonic

[ehowton]

I’m relatively close with very nearly all of my former lovers, but have been told recently that remaining friends with someone with whom you’ve desired, is far more difficult when those feelings aren't reciprocated. This concerned me because I’ve found best friends make the best lovers and vise-versa. I was initially worried when I feared I would suffer the same fate, as "remaining friends" is of far more value to me than some ruinous relationship through my feeble attempts at capturing her figure on canvas with the palette of Aphrodite and the brush of Eros.

However, once I realized that even if I were "Mormon and single," she’s never given any indication she's interested in me, sexually or otherwise, which honestly makes the transition quite simple really. I am super-attracted to people with which there is bi-directional chemistry, and will admit I thought we’d make extraordinary lovers and an incomparable triad rooted in intellectual stimulation and emotional support, but honestly - because the guys she’s seeking to attract appear so dissimilar to me in absolutely every way possible, it makes it easier for me to take a step back and bow out with grace. I’m not sure what exactly she wants in a partner, but so far it looks like the complete opposite of me, and everything I enjoy in my perambulations upon this earth, which means we're probably not as compatible as I had tricked myself into believing.

So I hereby solemnly lower the noetisexual flag, and hoist with pride, the noetiplatonic flag to enjoy the richness of our friendship instead. The genie has been secured back in the bottle.