Dear Mavis, My heart broke the moment I saw your tears. Tears I caused because I was too selfish with you. I wanted all of you, always, in every way, and I let that want cloud my love. I didn’t mean to hurt you, not ever, but in trying to keep you close, I pushed too hard. I’ve been thinking about the moment you cried...How your eyes, always so full of warmth and light, filled with pain because of me. That image plays over in my mind, and it breaks something in me every single time. I never wanted to be the reason for your sadness. I never wanted my love to be something that hurt you. But I see now that I was being selfish. I was so caught up in wanting you, your time, your attention, your presence. All I wanted is of you, every piece, all the time, and in that want, I didn’t leave room for your space, your freedom, or your own heart to breathe. And that was wrong. I didn’t mean to make you feel trapped. I didn’t realize that my love, when wrapped in fear and possessiveness, cou...