For the last year or so, I’ve been struggling with a decision that’s been harder for me make than I anticipated. There are, for me, few positives. I don’t think I’ll gain much from what I’m about to do. I also don’t think I’ll face too many consequences, but maybe I’ll be surprised in that regard.

And that’s what gives me pause. Am I about to be blindsided? Will I find out that there are friends or family that don’t “approve,” that have lost respect for me? I don’t think so. I would like to ...