I didn't just take it. I believe the metaphor "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen" applies here. Obviously you couldn't take the heat or understand how anyone could. My ex had some serious problems that went beyond mean (although she had an unhealthy dose of that too.) It has been said that I have the of Job. I don't know about that, but I do know that I can't just walk away from a person because they are sick. However, when she wanted to live on her own but off of my money, began to attack my integrity via lies, etc, I the line. Everyone draws the line at different points. It is a personal decision. I am a very compassionate person, but even I have limits. I don't expect you to understand, but I do not think less of you that you don't. I can't bring myself to demean someone because of their ignorance or childish responses another form of ignorance. I can only they learn. Perhaps that is compassion. If so, I have it toward you as well even though I don't know you. All that said, the post was not for your benefit. It was for those who think that they should, or should not, leave because others badger them for the way they feel. To those folks who read this, it be a good idea to go to a counselor to make sure you understand the dynamics of what is going on, and if your thinking is solid. Personally, I went to two counselors to make sure I had a second opinion. Both said they had never seen anyone more mentally than me. They were emphatic about it. According to them, my decisions were right on point. However, if they had said they were not on point, I was willing to change. Those folks the patterns that happen day in and day out. It is a good checkup to if you are falling into the good patterns or the bad ones. I used their expertise, just like I used my lawyers expertise, in be in the best position possible. As with any consultant, (that's all these folks are) be sure to get good ones. You can benefit from their years of education and experience. Best of luck to everyone.
Throw your checklist away
...because if you don't you'll be single for a long time. And a checklist is just a fancy way of denying yourself a chance to actually meet someone a little outside your typical dating box who might wow and thrill you.
Here�s the truth, like it or not...
The reason single 30-somethings are single is because
a. we're too picky
b. we don't know what we're looking for
c. we're not ready for relationships
d. we live in a multiple choice culture
e. people have "checklists" for love and lastly
f. people are terrified of "settling".
That being said, as I said in the headline for my posting, you should throw your checklist away and just live your life, have fun, enjoy yourself and the right person will come along.
Forgive my rantings...
What follows is me laying all my cards on the table, because I believe in being totally honest
My motto is" A life lived to the fullest is a life fully explained."
My life is a mixture of dualities. I�m both outgoing and somewhat of a loner (not really though). I�m social, yet I dislike the party/club scene. I live my life in the moment, and yet I�m somewhat of a planner.
I�m very direct and honest, and I place little value in being subtle. My friends say that I�m about as subtle as a freight-train. I really do embody the phrase: "what you see is what you get.".
I�m a keen observer of human nature and I love to go people watching. I love to try new things. Someone to travel with would definitely be a plus, even if it�s a road trip to nowhere in particular or just a trip to the coffee shop.
Being one of those rare, truly honest people, I really value freedom of expression and being an individual. I carve my own path, while I�m not a leader; I'm definitely not a follower. I would prefer to wear something comfortable over something stylish, and I�ve been told I talk like an adult, dress like an adult, and yet I�m not boring at all if you get to know me. I would prefer someone to speak their mind and let me know what�s going on with them, because no one is telepathic. I love a woman that isn't afraid to speak her mind. I like to hear your honest opinion. I also will speak my mind, so you'll know what I'm all about. I have an innate curiosity about the world, and love to ask questions. I�m not afraid to make hard, difficult choices that others shy away from. However, I don�t always like to plan things and sometimes put the ball in your court.
I fully expect thoughtfulness and caring from those I'm close to. I�m a unusually nice person with a very big heart -but you have to earn it- I don�t wear it on my sleeve, and don't carry past baggage into anything new either.
When I'm in a romantic mood, I can be thoughtful, and come up with little things to show my woman that she matters. From little things like a simple text saying �I hope your day is going well�, to giving a great massage wives looking hot sex St. Louis or cooking a special dinner, I know how to treat someone special right. If you think about it, a really beautiful relationship is mathematiy a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Win me over, I promise to you I will kiss you for no reason, kill spiders for you, be a gentleman and spoil you rotten! Why is it that so many people hate romantics?
Ideally, I'd want to be in a relationship where two people each have their own independent lives but who choose to spend time together. I once heard "Love is an old person's emotion." I guess that makes me an old soul then, and wiser than my years alive.
I promise you�ll meet few other guys like me, so if you want to know me, I look forward to your reply. Otherwise, there is someone for everyone, so the best of luck!