"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." - Unknown
such a great update!! I hope you have fun together, whether it develops into more or not. It will be good for you to have someone positive in your life!
Post by onesweetworld on Sept 8, 2016 13:53:38 GMT -5
Woot woot!
One thing, even if you are too busy with work right now and the cruise coming up, etc. don't just leave him hanging. He's putting himself out there too!
If you REALLY can't meet for coffee until after the cruise (and assuming you want to go out with him) make sure he knows that it is truly because of scheduling and then make sure you are the one to follow up when you get back.
Post by lurknomore on Sept 8, 2016 14:02:33 GMT -5
Karma, I don't post over here much but do know your story. I think it's terrific. Remember it's ok not to know how to feel. It's been a hell of a last year. I have no doubt it will take some time to sort out your feelings and emotions and that's ok. GL win your event and enjoy your cruise. And all of this flirting. You deserve some happiness.
This is awesome, Karma. I think he sounds like the perfect guy to help you dip your toes back in the dating waters. He's much less scary than a complete stranger!
And it reminds me a tiny bit of something that happened shortly after my divorce (NOT THE SAME, I KNOW!).
There was this guy in HS; we'd actually gone to elementary school together, but then he moved to London and came back for HS. I always thought he was kinda cute. Sophomore or junior year, he and some other friends came over to my house. We were watching movies. He and I were on the same couch, under a blanket. Hands wandered. He had a pretty big one. But that's as far as it ever went. We never even talked about it after.
Fast forward to 3 years ago, and I'm back home visiting friends. He and I meet up for drinks. We go back to his car and we're definitely flirting. I am scared to bring up the hook-up incident because I doubt he even remembers. Suddenly he says, "He remember that time we hooked up in HS? We should do that again." I told him I was surprised he even remembered. Then he tells me I WAS THE FIRST GIRL WHO EVER TOUCHED HIS JUNK. OMG. He DEFINITELY remembered!! I had no idea.
We drive to a secluded spot, do the do in his back seat like goddamned high schoolers. And OF COURSE, a cop rolls up. He takes our IDs and has to stifle his laughter at these 30 year olds fucking in an old Crown Vic.
I love to "hear" the word fun from you! You can keep talking on fb or texting as long as you want if you're not ready to do more (whether emotionally or just because you're busy right now). Don't let it stress you -- you've been out of contact for SO long, what's a few more weeks before you grab a coffee?