Unwanted engagement  − 1 June, 1992

I got engaged to Fred sometime in June. I met him in February. He was a friend of a friend. He was a nice guy. He came into a time of my life where I think I just felt like I needed to be with someone. He was good to Brittany. His family was really bizarre, though, especially his mom. When Fred proposed, I don't think I really knew what to say...I guess I felt like I had no choice but to say yes. The only other people who had talked about marriage to me before were Chris, who bailed on me and Tim, who probably just mentioned it to be a sadistic bastard. I hadn't had an honest to goodness proposal.

I don't know why we stayed together as long we did (about nine months total). I didn't love him, but I guess I figured a nice guy was better than nothing. I ended up sabotaging the relationship as it continued and then finally broke it off completely.

Last I heard, he was married with three kids.