Can we pick up where we left off?

[Mandy2003]

Recently found out that a male friend of mine is best buddies with a guy I had an on and off relationship with for about 10yrs. It is 14 years since I have seen him but have always carried a torch...And he's bringing him round this week!!!

The reason we never had a proper relationship was that we were never both in a position to start one at the same time. But now we are

But I'm told the years have not been kind to him, and he's spent at least 10 of them in the arms of Mother Alcohol. Is now well under control with the aid of some good friends apparently. Then again, I am at least 3 stone heavier than I was, with bad mobility problems.

Also, the one abiding interest we both had - he has given that up and replaced it with something else that frankly I don't get that excited about. But there was a very strong chemistry, in fact if the phrase Get A Room was in use then it would have constantly been yelled at us.

So, what are the chances of things working out after 25 years??

Was his abiding interest alcohol?

No - motorbikes!

Although we both drank a lot back then. I now have one alcoholic drink per day and have been at that level for about 12 years, he meanwhile seemed to have made a career out of it.

Please finish the story! I'm in a similar situation and am finding it all very, very confusing.

With a big of luck, seeing this 'wonderful' man in the flesh as a red-nosed, flabby-faced, beer-bellied slobberer will cool your jets nicely.
Because you don't need to date an alcoholic.

What SpringchickenGB said.

Tread veeeery carefully.

Oh, and please update us when you have seen him!

I totally agree with Springchicken, but that's what I was afraid of doing I guess (having doubts in advance of the reality).

But I'm still none the wiser as my friend came round today on his own!! He promised to bring my ex next time. Will keep you posted.