"I've had it up to here with men, I'm now officially unsuccessfully single, I'll just have to get used to it. If this is how it's going to be, then so be it." Linda shook her head. "You're just going through a dry patch, don't worry, it happens to everyone. It'll all work out in the end, you'll see. The year before I got married I was alone for months, I thought it would never end and then when I least expected it I bumped into Roger and the rest is history." Julie bit her lip and wiped a tear from her eye. "This dry spell has been going on a little too long. It's 18 months since George dumped me. I've just got no confidence left. Even if I met a great guy right now I don't know if I can handle more heartbreak." Linda reached across the table to hold Julie's hand and looked her straight in the eye. "Never give up, you hear me? Whoever gets to go out with you will be very fortunate. You have so much to offer. And don't forget it! And remember too, I'm always here for you, you have my complete support." "Thank you, Linda.
