Life is very balanced - and that makes me very happy!
Yes, I feel like I am very happy at this moment in time.
I have decided to approach dating the way I approached my career - in my own way. The odds are stacked against me b/c well most men start dating while M - and that is a deal breaker for me - it is quite possible toothless and bald has an edge over a man that dates while M.
When I started my firm - I fired clients when it appeared I could ill afford to do so b/c of ethical issues, etc. I posted about the firings as they occured. I myself have been fired from jobs b/c I was not willing to do things that compromise the interests of clients. And while Humongo Client has issues - primarily a CEO that engages in endless budgets cuts - it is a very good fit for me. I am appreciated and valued. I have the freedom to push myself to grow - and even make a few mistakes at times! Yes, I am getting better at accepting that I am not perfect!
My own C and Michele both said "Why don't you approach your personal life the way you approach work?" And since I started doing that - my personal life is going much better.
I feel the same way about dating and R's that I do about clients. I do believe it will happen in good time. And much like with my clients - I am picky and not willing to settle. And being happy with my life exactly as it is today provides me with the emotional capacity to wait till I meet the right person. My standards are at odds with social norms - well so what. Most of my life is at odds with social norms - hasn't stopped me yet! Sometimes it takes me longer than others - but I typically always get what I want. So it is important for me to know what I want.
Life really is very good. I am content and happy. Sure I have plans for my future - but at this point in time - I have everything I want and need from life.