sounds like you are moving in great directions with dating, PMA, yet still being careful. I like NLFMH, hhh. I wish there were more opps around here to get out and flirt around. The clubs are all college scenes. As much as I think of myself as youthful, when you stand next to a 21 year old, well, it just shows.
There is an Argentinian tango class that a neighbor goes to. I will join her the next available Friday night.
talia, I think your H is using texts/emails precisely because it is a no-emotion way of communicating. SO much easier than talking. So maybe you can use that to your advantage--rather than asking him to change (which he won't) change your attitude towards it. "H is emailing because he is too weak to call. I will know that about him. And I will use the time/space/distance of this means of communicating to make sure I say exactly what I want to say, when I want to say it."
hhh--you are right, dating can be "practice." I am trying to email guys on Match and eharmony. Each time I think--oh, he doesn't seem like a good match, I try to think--what's the harm in emailing? It's just practice. And if my idea of going out bowling for a first date (seems like a goofy, fun way to have something to do while you try to talk) keeps getting shot down--maybe I will take that hint! What is a good first date? I hate the idea of playing 20 questions over coffee or a drink. I would rather be doing something. Bowling. Mini-golf. Something sort of silly.
I'm glad you are both getting out there and getting some PMA. I know you deserve it!
