In a lot of ways, 2013 sucked, at least when it came to dating. When I looked back over the guys that shaped the last 12 months, I thought, "Good grief." Then I decided to focus on things besides dating that shaped 2013. Much better.
But of course, this is a dating blog. You're not here to read about the raise I got at work, or the new direct sales adventure I started.
So rather than recap the guys, I decided to recap the lessons. Much less depressing.
♡ I want ridiculous love. By that, I mean I don't just want ordinary, "this will do" kind of love. I want a "knock my socks off" kind of love.
♡ I am a little afraid of commitment. Not because I don't want a relationship - because I don't want the wrong relationship. I believe that fear helps me move more slowly, and will ultimately help me recognize the right guy when he comes along.
♡ Some people will disappear from your life as quickly as they appeared. Sometimes they won't say goodbye. It doesn't make them a jerk. In fact, these people deserve forgiveness, not anger.
♡ I'm simply not meant to understand everything.
♡ It takes a lot of time and communication to really "get" a person. Knowing he wants a relationship or hates drama is only half the story. You still need to understand what those things mean to him. If you both define "relationship" differently, it won't matter how much you like one another.
♡ It's OK for me to define what I want, and not accept being treated poorly. It's not too much to expect common courtesy. I deserve to be treated well, and there's no reason to make room in my life for those who don't agree.
♡ Though I sometimes get a little lonely and a little sad, I know I'm better off on my own than I would ever be settling.
♡ I can date casually, but only for so long. I want long-term potential. To say otherwise is simply a waste of everyone's time.
♡ Boundaries are very important, especially when it comes to friendships with exes.
♡ I'm a pretty strong person. Someday, someone is going to be lucky he found me.
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