Meh .. Easy come, easy go.

As a cyclist, my advice is steer well clear of cyclists. Cycling is not a hobby or a sport; it's an extremely addictive drug very much like heroin - it will end up consuming all their time, money and thoughts, leaving them a skeletal shadow that can think only of their next hit (unless they specialise in sprinting rather than climbing, because sprinters tend to be quite beefy).

More seriously, you're going to find someone better than him. All relationships require a little compromise; it sounds like was unwilling to do that.

Bill sounds like he rarely gives anything in a relationship. A case where the whole is less than the sum of its parts. Let him find his hookups elsewhere, he may not be suited to anything more.

He dosen't deserve you.

Damn - that sucks. So much for being a good lover, eh ? I've heard this tune before, those in medicine and law enforcement generally have a bitch of a time maintaining absentee relationships, and tend to go through many ...

Happy fuckin' birthday to him - boo.

(for that last line, you can add "women" too . (grin)

Well! It is one thing for him to end a relationship because he has other commitments. It's another thing to just ghost! Especially since you have had a relationship for awhile. Just immature and rude. You deserve better. Always a learning process. Onwards and upwards!

Today I deleted 1,376 text message between Bill and me. All gone.

That felt good.

I am only surprised it took this long. You have it going on, big time. He does not. Plus he voted for f-ing trumpie.

You go girl !!

it is a bummer your not his first priority ,workaholics are like that always on the go,,Sorry for your loss but better know before to far into a relationship ,Sending you warm healing hugs

Ok.. My thoughts. I'll preface this with stating I really like you, your posts, lifestyle and personality. Wish we were neighbors. And I've followed your adventures for "awhile".
In my humble opinion, you continue to set yourself up for failure in your relationships with men. Not an uncommon pattern with any of us. So, unless you respond for clarification or details... I'll leave it at that.

Sorry to hear it didn’t work out better.
Long distance, in addition to the other things you listed make relationships challenging.

Sorry for the pain it caused you, but it's probably better that you found out early on is it not?

So sorry. I thought it was going well.

you're on the right track. don't look back.

Ghosting you? Really? Not very courageous, honorable, or mature. It's never easy to say "ok, that's it", but it sounds to me you are making the right move. Good luck, hon.

Guess it's time to give Stuart a call back.

But, seriously, Dr. Bill sounds a tad self-absorbed. He's a physician, a pilot, the cops want him to help them fight crime -- if he can walk on water and resurrect the dead, I'd say Jesus has returned.

And you did him. Your place in Heaven is secured.

I am so sorry to hear....but you know what is needed for you to stay in a long term relationship...

Sorry honey you deserve better and you won't have trouble finding another you would be quite the wonderful partner

...as a medical doctor, he is an obsessive, competitive...

Asked my wife, a nurse, if she's ever meet an M.D. who wassnt obsessive and competitive. "Nope".

sorry the relationship fell apart on you

I really don't think you deserve to be treated the way he treated you.
I did a bit of hiking this weekend in the Lower Saint-Lawrence Appalachians with my girlfriend and some friends and I thought about you.
From what I've been reading and seeing about you these last months on this site, speaking in a friendly manner and with all due respect, you truly look to me like one very fine lady, definitely a keeper.
I hope that life offers you as much as I think you have to offer. Hugs and smiles from the other side of this continent.

If you think about it...it is easy to see the problem...he is still working and has many interests ..I'm not sure if you are still working, but you have a needs mismatch. You may have more time and be interested in a partner. He has less time and has other interests. I am sure you do as well. He wasnt interested in more than an occasional companion. It had no legs .

It’s hard to find someone else running at your speed. Your description makes it look like Bill wants to be in control. I hope you feel a combination of frustration and relief. You clearly have good judgement!