End of an Era
Melissa and I are splitting up.

I'm not comfortable discussing why in a public forum, particularly given that text-only personal messages tend to lend themselves to misinterpretation. I will say this wasn't prompted by anything big or dramatic. If you'd like to know more, please feel free to ask either Melissa or me about it when you see us in person.

I want to emphasize that Melissa and I are NOT at war with each other; I know a lot of people reading this have friendships with both of us, and we will NOT be asking anybody to choose. We're adults, and right now it's looking like this will be about as amicable as these things get; feel free to invite us both to any given social event without fear that we will bring OMG TEH DRAMAH!!! I can pretty much guarantee we'll be civil to each other and probably even friendly.

She's still living with me for the time being, though she's said she intends to move out and let me keep the house once she finds a job. It's a lot of house for one guy, but I'm going to try to keep it.

Words of encouragement are welcome, but please remember and respect that there is far more sadness than animosity between us now. Any comments with a tone of "That Bitch" will be deleted promptly.

We've shared some great times together, and I'm very sorry to see it coming to an end.