Year 2003
My wife Marina flew to Ukraine from England for a few days. Since the beginning of the war, we hadn't seen each other for a year and five months. The day before our reunion, someone warned us that we should be ready, that everything might turn out differently, not the way it used to be. And supposedly, we might need to almost reacquaint ourselves and get used to each other. Of course, our meeting was emotional. However, I didn't find any changes in the quality of our relationship. Rather, I see even more sincerity, tolerance, and warmth. Why?
I strongly believe that if there's a true connection between people, the method and frequency of communication don't matter. My wife and I, for instance, talk or text almost every day. In 1991, when I was a student, I went abroad to work, far from home. Messengers didn't exist back then, so we simply sent letters more often. I remember how much care and warmth those letters carried. By the way, during university, some people whispered that even though we studied together, our paths would surely diverge after graduation. Well, over 30 years have passed, and we're still together just the same.
We argue regularly, say hurtful things, and sulk for hours afterwards. But there's something more important, something that makes us want to smooth out all those wrinkles. It's as if we sometimes deviate from our shared path, which isn't always easy but definitely better than the impassable thicket on either side. Honestly, I have no thoughts on how long this trail will wind and where it will lead us. But I feel an indescribable gratitude that our souls are intertwined, even when thousands of kilometers separate us.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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