I am with you that the dating process is or should be fun. I have been struck down twice and as a youngster, it would affect me differently. Now, I don't want to be with anyone who doesn't want me the way I am. In the case of both of my "strike outs," I think both ladies might be thinking I could be a "maybe," one day but the timing is not right. One remains a good friend. The other wanted to back off and continue the friendship much more cordially however I have enough concerns of my own and I really sense this is NOT the woman for me. (Note: we were together for over two years, off an on, when we were in our 20's). With the former there was a lot of contact between us and we learned a lot. I have later learned that she had come out of a relationship in which she was hurt and that may have contributed to her decision. With the former, I had to get to know this person whom I hadn't seen for 20 years. The heavy contact and communication versus the occasional call or email and the periodic date exposed us each to things we each felt we needed to know and I glad I took that approach with both.
I guess everyone will find and stick the approach that is right for them but I just tossed out my thoughts just to get more views and perspecitives out there.
Let me reiterate, so happy to see ya back in the dating arena. "Here's looking at you, kid."
Committed2Him- "C2H" All Things (Back from Spain!)...18
