I'm planning on dating a few people to see what is out there, but I do have to say the one lady from last weekend set the bar pretty high for me. We've been talking via text or on the phone over the past week and we're heading to the indoor rock climbing gym on Sunday - so that should be interesting.
In fact, I went on a date tonight, but there wasn't any physical chemistry b/t us, so it was ok. I'll keep my options open until I find someone and we agree we'd both like to be exclusive w/each other. At that point, I'll stop looking around for "a better offer."
However, regardless, I'm going to be very careful w/ whatever I do to not let my emotions take control of me. I know I'm not happy w/ being alone, but I definitely don't want to rush into anything just for the sake of having someone to spend time with. If that were the case, I'd be better off staying single for a long, long time.
As for the whole dating thing again, I'm not glad I'm here, but it is my reality, so I've got to make the best of it. Maybe this one is the one for me and maybe she isn't. Only time will tell.
Finally, thank you for your very flattering comments about me. I appreciate them very much.
So FG really believed you were Sarah Palin, eh? Good stuff. I knew there was something special about you -- you like f-ing w/ people as much as I do!
Thank you for your kind words, but believe me, there are plenty of women who believe it is extremely easy to resist me. Oh, well. I'll press on, I guess.
It is nice. It is normal. I do admit that at time I wish it was back to where we were before, but then reality hits me and I remember that my XW is taking ZERO accountability for her part in things and I snap out of it pretty quickly.
Now if I can just get this house sold, then I'll be completely on my own again. Not a bad thing at all.
Well, I just got back from my 2nd date and we had a good time. She took me to the indoor rock climbing gym and I was able to conquer my fear of heights and do pretty well. I wasn't too smooth on bringing her down a few times, so I'll need to work on that.
We had a nice lunch and the conversation did go very well. We may or may not see each other again on Wednesday. If not then, then maybe on Sunday night.
It was good and I do like her. However, I'm moving very slowly b/c there is no need to rush anything. I don't want to get too far ahead and make this a rebound relationship. If it is going to work, then I'll let things happen as they should.
So, other than that, things are the same. The house still needs to sell and I'm up to my ears in grading for school (progress reports due tomorrow at 10 am). Thus, with my Sunday workout in the books, I'll be spending the rest of my day grading AP US History, Psychology, and US Government papers. Big Fun! I may allow myself to have a beer or seven tonight when I'm done.
Thats a cool date Rob! So c'mon.. details, whats she like, how old, does she have reddish hair and green eyes like Princess and Sunshine here!??
Well done on dating *slaps you on the back and gives you a rosette*, thats briliant!!! I hope she turns out to be more exciting than nice but feeble RandomBackOfficeApartmentGuy.
Al xx
Me:40! H:37 Together: 12yrs IDLY & left 11/07 ADs 03/08 OW 8/08 Reconciled 05/09 now married! my thread
So, things are ok w/ me, except I couldn't sleep last night, so I'm completely exhausted right now. I'm not sure why, but I was up until 1 am and then at 4:45 was wide awake again. I'm trying to hold out until 7ish, then sleep the night away.
I talked w/ my lady friend on Sunday and then she sent me a text yesterday saying she wanted to have a nice, quiet dinner tomorrow. She was at the drive-in w/ her kids, so we did exchange some texts and maybe that is what kept me up last night. I don't know.
Anyway, she sent a text today saying she had to cancel b/c she had some things she needed to get done and felt like she needed a nice, quiet evening at home. I'm cool w/ that and she wants us to talk later, so I'll either hear from her later tonight or sometime this week. So, I'm still not sure when/if date #3 will happen, but it may be on Sunday, so I'll keep you posted.
The good thing is I'm not obsessing about this and really have no need to do so. I do like her and would like to keep seeing her and discover if we continue to click. However, if not, then I'll land on my feet w/ no problems. If it isn't the thing, then it won't work and I'll keep moving forward.
Ali, my dear, she's not a green-eyed redhead, but a hazel-eyed blonde. She's little, cute, in great shape, and athletic. The date at the rock gym was cool and we did seem to do well together. I also was able to conquer my fear of heights and she said she was "impressed" w/ how I did. There was chemistry there and at one time she said "I just want to touch you." So, I've got that going for me, which is nice. We later talked about
Our lunch conversation was about all aspects of a realtionship, including getting physical, so I'm wondering if that means she's in to me? She brought it up and we didn't dig too deeply, but we were able to share some thoughts that seemed to mesh a bit w/each other.
I told her if it is someone that may be a good long-term fit, then I think the sex should not be pushed up front or else the relationship becomes too focused on sex. She asked how do you "know" if it is someone you'd like to have a relationship w/ and I said over time, you just do. I don't know. Is there a better answer to this question?
We seemed to have the same ideas about relationships and the physical aspects of them, so we do seem to click on a few levels. Again, time will tell. For all I know, she could be done w/ me or a flake of some sort. Either way, I'll be able to figure it all out in time.
So, I was a bit bummed that we won't be going out tomorrow, but I'm curious to see when/if she contacts me again. Then, we'll go from there... I do like her and we have easy conversations, so we'll see what happens in time.
All in all, it is good to go out and have someone like you and find you attractive. I didn't picture myself dating again at 37, but since I'm here, I might as well work w/ it, right?
So, that's it for me and my dating stuff. I'll veg out tonight, work out tomorrow and then get D for Thursday-Sunday. If things work out, my new friend and I may end up having our dinner on Sunday night instead.
As usual, if anything breaks, I'll fill you all in.
The woman I went out w/ twice didn't feel any lasting chemistry b/t us, so its back to the drawing board. I guess that explains cancelling tomorrow night, right?
I'm a bit bummed, but not in a huge way. What is meant to be will be and this wasn't in the cards. So, forward I go. One step at a time.
At least now I can try and get some sleep. Man am I tired.
