Thank you for that insight - it sounds like you are in a similar position as a father and a boyfriend. I do really love him and I am willing to give him time (and any help he might need as well, while he gets through this rough patch). I just hope that the feelings are mutual - he isn't much of a "talker" when it comes to expressing his intentions (or maybe he just doesn't know). At any rate, I would rather give my love, my patience, and my kindness than hold it back - even if it doesn't work out I will know that I tried and I was true to myself.

Yes, I live in Jackson and I get to see the Tetons every day. I love it here and I am happy to be home! I am a "native" and I moved away for a few years, but now that I am back I think it would be hard for me to move anywhere else again. Where do you live now?