If I had to name a primary reason I'd say the relationship ended due to a series of small and large infidelities by aka Eve. We were living in different countries for awhile; she in Spain and Ecuador, myself in Egypt and the States. Well, you know the story... The missteps occurred within the first year, but neither of us had the maturity to support a healing within the relationship, so the wounds went on and on. We both tried of course, but her guilt and my humiliation were a powerful combo.
It was just right to be honest; enough pain to show me that though love through relationship was wonderful, it was not enough to live my life by.
Eventually we separated when I moved to Australia. We had been living in India together for 2 years, but by that time I was well into a sitting practice, and knew I needed to find a teacher. We had a strong connection, but life took us apart - me to Australia, her back to the States to be with her mother (whom had cancer).
Wow. That is painful to hear. Thanks for sharing this.
Thats alright; I know it was tough at the time, but I can't really remember what it felt like actually. Its funny though because just a couple weeks ago a little remnant of that pain came up in me! It seems like a lifetime ago now :-)
Hmm, glad to see your making progress. It is weird how time can make months seem like years..