Relating in truly loving ways.

Maybe I relate to people in unorthodox ways. Don’t really know. Because I’m baffled about how people are suppose to relate. No right way. No wrong way. Whichever way seems comfortable, I suppose. Generally, I  dispense with the small talk. And get to stimulating stuff. Stimulating for me, that is. Maybe boring for others. Anyway, that tells me whether to continue cultivating an extended dialogue/conversation. Especially with strangers. Maybe the stranger doesn’t want to talk about meaningful stuff.  My Italian true love was a stranger. Only for an instant.  Or less. Really, we connected right off the bat. Even though we met initially from a geographic distance.  Still, we got to meaningful stuff right away. Became immediately captivated/intrigued by each other. That’s the way it’s been.  For over five years. Never stopped learning more about each other. And the more I learn, the more I am enamored. A good sign.  No doubt about it. Yes, we know how to relate. In truly loving ways. –Jim Broede