dating – unfiltered from the heart

Stopping the Insanity of Dating

At a young age, I fell in love with the concept of love. I believed that to be in love with a man meant that all of my problems would go away. The knight in shining armor was a frequent fantasy of mine, though, he was rarely wearing armor in my mind. Ironically, it turnsContinue reading “Stopping the Insanity of Dating”

Multiple Choice Dating

decades ago I learned in SAT prep classes that the best way to figure out the answer to a question you don’t immediately know the answer to is to eliminate the ones you know are wrong. I would get excited to eliminate the wrong ones because I knew I was getting closer to the rightContinue reading “Multiple Choice Dating”

The Lunch Meeting

He asked me quite innocently, “Do you want to meet for lunch sometime?” Through my mind, images immediately began to flash; the way he treated me in the first month like a Queen. It was quite lovely. I thought I was in love. The trouble with thinking… ~~~ Then somehow magically, after 4 weeks, theContinue reading “The Lunch Meeting”

Attention Seeking Part I

It is unceremoniously and without much ado that I share with you my desire for having consistent and continuous male attention. On the surface the attention is physical. Yet it is my deeper desire to be desired by a man who finds me spiritually and intellectually attractive, not just sexually or physically. After feeling thatContinue reading “Attention Seeking Part I”

Relationships and Running Shoes: If it doesn’t fit, then don’t force it!

Earlier this week, I was trying on new running shoes. For several reasons, it’s best for me to go to a physical store to purchase specialty shoes. The first pair I put on did not feel right before I tied them. The sales associate immediately instructed me to take them off followed by, “If you force itContinue reading “Relationships and Running Shoes: If it doesn’t fit, then don’t force it!”