View From the Back

Well, my girlfriend of two years has transferred schools (back to her hometown of Boston, MA) and the curtain has finally fallen on what was a very loving and emotionally fulfilling relationship. Neither of us really wants things to end. Things went well for the majority, however the cruel machinations of geography, plane ticket cost, and higher education have cruelly conspired against us.

Fuckin’ geography…

In general, no one benefits from an addiction. People get addicted to a variety of things (cigarettes, alcohol, porn, etc), usually doing so at the cost of interpersonal relationships and personal health. The simple fact is that it’s very rare to be at a party and overhear the words, “gee whiz, getting addicted to [insert pretty much anything here] was the best decision I ever made.” They are bad and generally not the best things in the world to have. They can harm you, and in many cases they can harm others, as well.