I am writing this to get it out of my head. I keep bouncing around with ways it could have worked with the wife. I believe fully that it was all possible had we just communicated better. We loved each other and were both willing to do whatever it took to be together. We both understood it would be difficult. We both knew what we were signing up for. We are both incredibly smart and strong people. We are an amazing team. We are allowed to do whatever we want. There are no rules!

I left the beginning the same because it fits. But this is a different story. This one is something else.

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"Hey, sweetheart! I can't wait until I see your beautiful face again! I look forward to holding you in my arms."

"Babe! Why can't you just say you miss me?!"

"Okay, okay, I do miss you, but you know how I feel about that. haha. I miss you so much!"

"Good! Because I miss you too. When are you landing in Zurich?"

"I get there the day after tomorrow at 11:50a. My plane lands and then I have to get my luggage. Then I'm heading straight to the apartment. I know you'll be in class until the afternoon."

"Yeah, the training for the day ends around 4p."

"Do you need anything? Can I have something ready for you when you get home from training?"

"No, just you, clothing optional..."

"Haha! Yes, ma'am! I will give you a massage when you get here because I know the training is tough on the body."

"Oooh! I'm excited now! I can't wait til you get here."

"Me neither, sweetheart! I hate being away from you weeks at a time. Eventually, we will be able to live in the same country for longer than a few weeks at a time."

"Yeah, the visa is taking forever. I feel bad that you have to travel all the time."

"Sweetheart, don't worry about that. I appreciate how you think about me, but I want to assure you that I do this because I love you and want you. It is not an issue. Please don't worry about it."

"I know, but I still think about you traveling all the time to see me."

"I brag about traveling to see the woman I love. I am living the dream! With my dream lady, my best friend. I love you!"

"I love you too, babe! You are my favorite!"

"You're my favorite, sweetheart! We are doing what we want and coming together to share this life. I am so lucky to have you and call you my own."

"You're the best!"

"We're the best!"

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There are all sorts of happy endings.