Old Friends New Friends

Ever since we moved to Houston, there has been something missing in my life.  When we lived in Denver, I became very close to someone like I never have before.  Tami wouldn't normally be okay with this type of relationship but for some reason, she felt like it was okay for me to be emotionally attached to her.  Every time we were together, it seemed everyone was happier.  Conversations were easy, friendships were made and everyone seemed very satisfied just being around her.  Even Tami wasn't concerned about the relationship because she benefited from it too. 

We have been in Houston for over a year and I haven't been able to replace my friend.  I thought I would be okay emotionally but for some reason, I haven't been able to get over her.  We tried to replace her but the spark just wasn't there.  We have been searching for quite some time and just yesterday, Tami finally consented to let me have her back.  I can't believe how good I feel.  This whole time, I thought it was just Houston and maybe we just didn't fit in here.  I now realize that I had a hole in my life that needed to be filled.

I know many of you reading this are thinking that this relationship is unhealthy for our marriage.  Maybe you just don't understand.  Tami can't fulfill all of my needs so I had to look elsewhere.  She bought me gas grills, she bought me charcoal grills.  We even tried cooking over an open fire.  It just wasn't the same.  She finally broke down and bought me another Traeger grill.  We used it tonight and I can finally say, "I'm back!!!!!  I'm a grillin' machine!!!"  In our neighborhood, it seems like there are a lot of old men with young wives.  I already have a young wife.  I just needed a younger grill with more options.  The new one has electric start and a thermostat controlled temperature.  Whenever I get bored with her, all I have to do is choose a new flavored pellet.  Just so you understand, I included a picture of me holding her for your enjoyment.