Sunny, I think that last thing is one of the perils of dating now that we didn't have when we were last out there. It means he's interested and wants to show you but he's heavy-handed and awkward.
Awkward is an excellent word. He dishes out compliments right and left (which is nice considering H was extremely stingy with them) but it comes across as insincere since I feel like he doesn't actually know much about me.
Originally Posted By: Maybell
Would I date a guy in a different place socially than I've become accustomed to?
At risk of sounding very snobby, I just don't know that I can. I'm willing to take a chance, but I don't know that we would ever have enough in common to last past the initial infatuation. I'm way too old for an "us against the world" mentality.
Originally Posted By: Maybell
For myself, I'm trying to remember that if I walk the path where my best self shows, then eventually it will match up to the best self of someone who is a good partner to me.
I like this a lot, MB.
Originally Posted By: Maybell
And for pete's sake, if he can make my sex drive come back I'll love him forever.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, the drive part is going strong. It's what to do with it (or rather, what I don't do with it) that's frustrating. And I'm not attracted to Mr. Prospect AT ALL. He's insecure about being shorter than me for starters, story of my life. But it goes beyond that, he just doesn't do it for my physically.
Last week I had lunch with an x bf, someone I've kept in touch with since college. We see each other every time I visit my hometown. This time, after lunch, I knew he was going to kiss me, and I intended to let it happen. At the last minute, I balked, and he was gracious about it. I'm way more attracted to x bf than I am Mr. Prospect. Maybe because he knows me so much better.
In the end, I'm still M, so all this dating stuff is kind of a moot point. I just find it interesting the way it's unfolding, and I intent to take the time to learn about myself. And walk my path.
