It's just such an addiction to receive compliments even if they are from someone you're not really into....(wow - does that make me a terrible person??)
I know EXACTLY what you mean, and NO it does not make you a terrible person!! I let the texting go on with my "friend" for a few days longer than I should have for exactly the same reason. It was extremely flattering, and I hadn't had that kind of attention from a man in so long!
And knowing that you want someone who has a background and education level that is closer to yours doesn't make you a terrible person, either. I think we all want to find someone who is compatible with us in ALL areas of life---not just the physical department! LOL!
Me:40, xH:41 M:19 T:21 D14, S10, D6 IDLYA bomb:12/22/06 OW bomb (21 yr. old employee):12/23/06 H move out 2/07, OW move in 5/07 D papers served 6/07 D final Nov. 26, 08 :-(