So....
Remember when I said I've met someone and it's gotten serious and I'm still trying to catch my breath?
Here's the funny thing. It's Hiker.
Yes, I know what I said. We're in different places and want different things. We don't have a ton in common. I don't want to be the "you'll do for now" woman.
The thing is, we kept spending time together. We were just friends - he talked to me about the women he was seeing, I talked to him a bit about the guy I was seeing. We had fun, we laughed, always had something to chat about. It was great.
Then I started to notice something funny was happening. When I made plans for my weekend, I always wanted to make sure I saw him. If I was looking to invite someone out, he was my first thought. I looked forward to his number coming up on my phone. The most telling thing was when I found myself feeling jealous when he talked about his dates.
I was falling for Hiker (who, by the way, would like me to refer to him as "Toyfriend" going forward).
I knew all the aforementioned issues were still a challenge, and a part of me thought I should stay away. But another part of me started to realize that this was someone who makes me happy. Truly happy - which was something I haven't felt in a very long time.
I decided happiness was worth the risk, and even if I get hurt, it would be worse to wonder "what if" for the rest of my life. I finally thought that maybe I needed to stop worrying about all the reasons it wouldn't work, and focus on the reason it could: We make each other happy.
One night, after a great non-date, Toyfriend and I had a very long conversation about all the reasons we shouldn't date.
Then I kissed him. (Way to stand your ground, GGS.)
We have seen each other almost every day since. Turns out, Toyfriend was open to more with me than he was with those other women. He wasn't avoiding a relationship, he just wasn't with the right person.
I think Toyfriend will be around for a while (so I guess I need to get used to that name).
😊
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