For most of the last month, I have been on the road in three different cities, spending about a week or so in each. Prague. Munich. Vancouver.

In each city, I happened to match with a different woman who it turns out I really clicked with. Most of the time, when work was done, we would see each other for several hours (or more) and often have sleepovers. We would explore the city, go to restaurants, walk through parks. I even got invited to a thanksgiving dinner!

I’m learning about myself how important connection is for me. Sure, sex is great. But feeling close to someone, getting to know them, and sharing personal thoughts and feelings seems to be what really does it for me. I love it and it gives me energy.

I feel really grateful to have met these women and even more grateful for how loving, open minded and openhearted my wife is.

I’m wondering if any of you would like to share stories of when you had a romance that was still “short term” but long enough to feel like you got to know someone pretty well. Let’s hear about it!