sigh. it having been 18 years, perhaps it is the type of person I attract, or am attracted to?

Or mainly due to the environment and a sign of the times.

It feels, no, IS as though every relationship I've pursued (or happened across in this case) has always had some underlying conflict of some sort. It's really weird.

all I know is that she and I share a lot of interests as well as likeness of mind.... (see next)