NM, glad to hear you went out even if you didn't find anyone suitable for you. Don't worry there's plenty of fish in the sea. You'll find your guy soon enough! You seem very easy going and most guys would appreciate your up front and honest demeanor.
I can't stop laughing about Mr. Giggolo and your interpretation of why he was acting that way. Guys and girls really are from two different planets. If I see it from your PoV I can totally see how you would think he's needy and needing validation (though a lot people after suddenly being single are...been there done that lol) but from his PoV he was trying to 'not be shy' and 'more outgoing' and 'showing self-confidence' etc that they tell you to do- which honestly is all BS. I believe in being yourself so that the right person finds you. Why be someone you're not, attract someone based on these made up traits which you don't possess. I guess we all learn and do things our own way.
Male companionship, that's fair you've been at this for a while and it's only natural. But are you talking about just a fling or someone special?
Regarding the 28yo girl it's good to have friends you can hang with. BTW is she cute and available? hook a brotha up!!!
Me: 35|WAW: 38|D: 6yo | http://tinyurl.com/2dxx7m6 Feb 2006, left, came back in two weeks Aug 2006, left again Apr 2007, filed for divorce Dec 2007, reunited Mar 2010, moved out, filed again