Originally Posted by Clartem:
“Hi all, this is a response to the posts above, which I am not going to quote as it would continue the negativity.
As Den says this thread is a place where hopefully we an safely express our views., without getting bashed with words or cucumbers.
However the threads are supposed to be positive and constructive and the above posts walk a fine line in that context. Some definately neither.
It saddens me to see these on a thread which has been fun, friendly, Informative and a lovely diversion from everyday life.
I don't think it is possible (for me anyway) to ever be more engaged by a couple than by Kara and Artem. They had everything, lovely personalities, good looks, fantastic choreographic and dance abilities, charisma and they fell in love. The end result was much more than the sum of its' parts.
However while I wallowed for a time in their new found love ( and thus found this thread) and enjoyed hearing about all the positive steps in their life, ( I even wrote the odd poem) I have long been able to distance myself from them and I find speculation about rings or break ups offensive and intrusive.
There has always been press speculation about their relationship, which you can find if you try hard enough. I did read the article and some of it is a repeat of what was said in the year with Holly, some of the rest bollocks. Ie Kara won't be going to LA with him when he has to get his visa renewed, she didn't go before apart for short holidays..
I wish Kara and artem a very happy life and successful careers, together or seperately. If they stay together I personally hope they emulate Kara's parents comitment without marrying.
I have loved this thread and have made many friends, in real life as well as remotely. Hopefully it will become fun again and I will repost, but otherwise I will sit on the Nartem thread until it runs it's course”
Clarty I just wanted to repeat your post and say thanks for such good words that echo so much of what I think. And to the bit in bold I can only say Amen to that.