My girlfriend in New York and I decided that a long distance relationship wouldn't work and we separated gracefully.

I was enjoying freelancing, surfing with the "Krusties" and the company of the old boys when I was introduced to a woman, and was soon in a relationship.

To be honest, I think I was still in a little shock, or even had some PTS, after the compacted period of my parents' passing, the divorce and relocating etc etc all happening within a very short time, and it was nice to have company and a woman was saying she loved me.

The relationship was getting quite intense.,

I was honest, and said I was at a stage of my life where I didn't want any children as Ihad a beautiful son when I was quite young and had been responsible, or fairly responsible most of my adult life and was feeling an urge to pack the computer and explore life a little more.

I was also nearing the end of a well paid period of my life and I may not be able to provide a good living.

I was direct in saying if she did want children we would be better to break now so she could find a loving partner who desired the same. 

Her response was that she also wanted to learn, travel more, and that she would always be financially independent and would be happy just the two us sharing our lives. 

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