3 D Cell Batteries and a Pair of Shoes Later
Several chapters ago in a long life of stories I took forever and a heart ache to end a bad relationship, mainly because the sex was so good. When I did call it quits my friends were generous with their support and their advice. Number one on their list of things to do, other than stop dating drummers, was to love myself. I thought it was an empty feel good platitude that didn’t really mean anything; mainly because I didn’t know what it meant. I’m older now. It’s taken me that time and a few more stories to understand what it means to love your self. It’s not what I thought. It doesn't involve 3 D cell batteries for one thing, although that may help keep you away from the odd drummer who comes calling. It also doesn't involve shoes, even though any woman worth her weight in mascara knows that you can’t go wrong with the right pair of shoes. No, loving yourself is different than self gratification, however that looks to you. Self love is one of the healthiest t...