The Cynical Romantic has temporarily left the table to sharpen his tongue and his pen.

We confidently announced a return date. The universe laughed.

As it turns out, rebuilding a blog takes slightly longer than making poor life decisions and then writing about them afterward.

New confessions, cautionary tales, and romantic misadventures will now return on Tuesday, June 9.

Until then, pour yourself something, browse the archives below, and remember: every good disaster takes time to prepare.

The next chapter of chaos is still being written behind the scenes.

— The Cynical Romantic & Scott

ADHD, OCD and Soulmates Part 5
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ADHD, OCD and Soulmates Part 5

Hope, for me, used to mean believing in a perfect person who would make all the pain make sense. These days, hope looks smaller and sturdier.

I don’t need a soulmate to validate that I’m worthy. I do, however, still want someone to share the good coffee, the stupid jokes, the quiet evenings, and the occasional existential crisis.

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