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YEARS AGO MY BOYFRIEND GEOFF AND I SAT ON THE OLD twin bed we'd bought from the Salvation Army, crying so hard our noses ran and shirtsleeves grew wet with […]

The article offers the author's insights on the belief of some Buddhists regarding the effect of ending an animal's life. Topics discussed by the author include her belief in karma and rebirth, her relationship with her dog named Scout, and her decision to go to a veterinarian's office and requested to kill her dog.

The article states that in relationships, just like in everything else, nothing is permanent. According to the author, everything changes, including sensations and feelings. She said that when couples choose to stay together despite the changes, it is the wish for continuity and cohesiveness that gets in the way; the fear of starting over every moment, as if it were the first.