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July 18, 2006
Window Shopping

My therapist asked me today if I'd thought about getting back into the dating scene. My answer, "I've thought about it. The problem is, I'm having fun right now."

Finding someone to date is work. My therapist compared it to a job search (which, really, we all know how that went for me for a good long time. Why wouldn't I want to get back into that?), where you are reviewing resumes to see if you find someone who fits. I hate that part of dating.

I think when it comes to men, maybe I'm more of a window shopper. You know, view from afar, have your little happy "what-ifs" and move on. If I see a cute halter top in a store, I can imagine wearing it and all of the fabulous things I will do in it (Parties! Clubbing!). Would I try it on? No, that would ruin the fabulousness. (Why no coach, I don't need any shoulder pads. Brought my own. I'll just be over there, tackling running backs.) Guys can be like that- you meet them in a group setting, you imagine what they would be like as a boyfriend. Then, they become the boyfriend, and suddenly, it's not so fabulous. Looked great on the rack! Try it on and wonder, "What was I thinking?"

So, really, probably not ready to start dating again.


Comments

It's because our imaginations are so much better than any reality could possibly be :-)
Posted by Janet at July 18, 2006 11:44 PM


I think it is great that you are having fun - enjoy it and who knows maybe the exact right guy will come along while you are having fun.
Posted by Michelle at July 19, 2006 08:10 AM


I never thought of it that way, but it's so true...it definitely is comparable to looking for a job!
Posted by Angela at July 19, 2006 08:11 AM


I hated dating, and I really wasn't very good at it either. I can certainly understand you're wanting to take a vacation from it.
Posted by dreadmouse at July 19, 2006 11:32 AM


That's a great metaphor. I never had to actively seek dates and I'm glad I didn't, because I think I would be terrible at it.
Posted by Laura at July 19, 2006 12:36 PM


Oh, I am very close to being on the same page as you. So, still wait for my take on this within the next couple of days, mmkay?
Posted by lastewie at July 19, 2006 01:58 PM


someone once told me that you need to be comfortable being by yourself before you can be comfortable being with someone else. i think they were right. once you're good being you and being alone, then you don't project your needs and wants onto other people - that's where the stresses in relationships usually come in.
Posted by monique at July 19, 2006 03:37 PM



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