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The web content describes a reflective narrative on jealousy, growth, and the complex dynamics of relationships, as told through a collaborative storytelling process.

Abstract

The text presents a personal and introspective journey into the nature of jealousy and companionship, exploring the narrator's struggle with feelings of jealousy towards two influential women in his life—his partner and his grandmother. Through a series of reflective passages, the narrator grapples with his emotions, acknowledging the wisdom of his partner and the guidance of his grandmother, ultimately seeking to transcend pettiness and anger to forge a deeper connection with his mate. The narrative is part of a collaborative series titled "The Two Headed Horse Tails," co-written by Fox and Smillew, with Fox providing digital art to accompany the stories. The series invites readers to engage in a creative exercise of collaborative writing, following specific rules to contribute their own tales.

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The narrator initially finds it difficult to accept his partner's wisdom and struggles with jealousy, yet recognizes the value of her influence.
The narrator reflects on the concept of 'soulbinding' with a partner and the importance of overcoming negative emotions to achieve a deeper connection.
The text conveys the narrator's respect and admiration for his grandmother, whose prayers and wisdom continue to impact his life.
The narrator expresses a desire to evolve beyond childish jealousy, inspired by his grandmother's past admonishments and his partner's patience.
The story suggests that personal growth often requires letting go of anger and pettiness, and that this process can be facilitated by the wisdom of others.
The narrative implies that the journey to self-improvement and understanding is a continuous and iterative process, symbolized by the ongoing storytelling collaboration.

Two headed horse tails

Jealous Magnets

Poles of attraction

Of course, I changed everything as she suggested.

She knew better; always did. I found it hard to accept sometimes. I was stuck between awe and jealousy. Surely, somewhere in my convoluted brain, the path leading to compersion and inspiration was hiding.

But, did I really want to find it?

Such conundrum! We’d made no vows, yet functionally, we’d married. A man said once, “when you join your body to another, that way, you invite their soul into yours, and vice versa”.

Jealousy’s prerogative? Protecting the life force you’d sown in another?

I want to stay jealous? But not petty.

Fifty years later, I still remember grandma’s scowls at my pettiness. Such shame. I don’t want to be that childish ever again.

What drives me bonkers is that she doesn’t care if I’m jealous. She listens to my complaints with intent, filled with lovingkindness. She’s too perfect. I hate that.

Relax! Nothing untoward occurred between Grandmother and I; let’s clarify my pronouns. The two great “She’s” in my life were like two twisting knots of starlight: The woman I’d given myself to without pledge, and my confident, the graceful old girl who’d prayed for me each day of my life.

I wish they had met, but I had to lose one to find the other. And now it’s time to lose anger and pettiness if I want to soulbind with my mate. What does she see in me? Why is she so patient?

You need to find the answers yourself.

Wed a witch and you’ve lost your grandmother. Seek repentance, you’ve lost your wife. My solution? The lone road — perchance the hopes that Grandmother knew how to pray.

Now? I don’t regret my wife’s indiscretions; I foolishly picked her. I don’t depise my Grandmothers better knowledge; I glean from it.

This story was co-written by Fox (the artist) and Smillew (top writer in satire).

It was our sixteenth tale! Here are the previous ones:

We call the concept the Two Headed Horse Tails.

As Fox (poet and digital art expert) describes it, Two Headed Horse Tails can be a tug of war. Two people (one of them could be YOU) are trying to get a tale into the corral, sometimes even against each other’s will.

Here are the rules (follow them or break them):

300 words total.
Someone starts and writes 50 words. Then the other takes the lead and writes 50 more. Till the 300 count is reached.
You can switch back and forth as to who starts the piece. (or not! We do.)

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