The one thing I know for sure about relationships is I don't know much about relationships.
Sitting on the precipice of a half-century, I'm still single. If I'm being completely honest, I'm pretty happy with that. I have had some good relationships, and I'm still working on that magic formula that leads to one that stands the test of time.
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