Recently, a friend and I were enjoying a hot cup o' joe at Quack's 43rd St. Bakery in ATX, when the subject of online dating came up. We had been discussing my world traveling escapades: the upsides and the downsides of living abroad and having no ties vs. a "stable life" of house, kids, and job. It's not uncommon for people to express envy of my lifestyle; gallivanting here and there, welcoming new and interesting jobs, climes, and environs. There's always a wistful look in their eyes as they refer to the job they have held for a decade, the mortgage, and the inevitable: "As soon as my kids are 18, I will..." At this point, I start to feel a pinch of guilt, assuring them that my life is not always an endless parade of white sand beaches, ultimate freedoms, and dauntless sojourns. I mention loneliness: missing the proximity of friends and family, and the tribulations of acclimating to varying cultures to dim the shiny-esque aspect of my venturesome lifestyle......
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