Is this the right thing to do?
By Wiiguy
@Wiiguy (93)
United States
October 26, 2007 8:43am CST
Its been three years since I've dated. Very lonely. Very single. I have yet to find someone who has taken a huge interest in me and its been three years since that happened. I often find myself in a state where I day-dream (everyone does it) and I day-dream of a tall, beautiful girl with a beautiful smile to look at and her personality is just as beautiful as she is.
My problem is this - either those girls are far away from me or, as usual, they are taken. I have yet to find one that satisfies me in both areas. The girls I dated are taken away from me and its back to being single for a very long time...but I think being single does have its advantages too. I just don't want to be alone forever...
So here's my question - you think I'm doing the right thing by waiting?
12 responses
@internetmama (11)
•
26 Oct 07
You're doing ok. You're waiting for the right girl and there is nothing wrong with that. But I think at least part of you is waiting out of fear of being hurt.
Don't worry...your perfect girl is out there. Hold her picture in your mind and you will draw her to you. The Law of Attraction will bring you the perfect mate. When you build her in your mind...picture every detail... smell her hair... touch her face...then let the thought go with the intent "this or something better". The Law says creation follows thought...
Try it... ;-)
@Wiiguy (93)
• United States
26 Oct 07
Its part of that. I've been dumped by women, in the past, who want a guy that is, believe it or not, either lesser than me or someone with a bigger you-know-what. Its difficult to accept the rejection that way. On top of that, I've seen relationships where both people are accepted by BOTH families. So whereas my family would accept the girl I was dating, the other family wouldn't, due to their religious views or that I wasn't good enough for their daughter, which is, to me, a slap to the face.
So its a part of waiting for me in fear that I don't want to get hurt again or rejected again.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
26 Oct 07
Sounds like you've been down a nice dark alley and it also sounds like you've been down it multiple times.
Just know, I hear and completely understand what you've said there Wiiguy.
@caroliewrites (205)
• United States
27 Oct 07
Hi Wiseguy,
My heart goes out to you...my question is, exactly what are you waiting for?
@khassandra2006 (490)
• Philippines
27 Oct 07
For me, to find Mr. or Ms. Right, we also have to do our part. We may not know it buy maybe he/she is already right infront of us but we do nothing. Why don't you attend parties, chat online, go to the gym and do activities like these, in order to meet some girls. Be active. Socialize. In this way, you will be able to meet a lot of girls... and hopefully, Ms. Right.
@raydene (9871)
• United States
27 Oct 07
Maybe check out one of the online dating site just to begin to email someone and online cahts are good...Just make friend Sweets and don't think so much about the next step ..
Just let it happen..
Maybe u will find a compatable friend at college.
Good luch Doll
oxxoxoxo
@irishblanca (34)
• Philippines
27 Oct 07
The reason why you are having a hard time finding a girl you will love and who will love you in return is because you have a very high standard set before you. I believe that if you want to find love, you dont have to set qualifications. No one is perfect. Yes, some girls may seem to be perfect at first, but after getting to know them, for some years, you will found out that they are not the girl you think they are. If you want to find someone, you have to accept her for what she is. When you love, you love without a reason. You love not because a person is beautiful, smart etc. but simply because you love her. You have to change your perceptions first, before you start looking for this girl you wanna be for the rest of your life.
@slavezero (833)
• Philippines
28 Oct 07
I am not sure about this but maybe you have a very high expectation of your ideal girl. try to look around maybe not a very stunning girl is already there but can take your heart away in her own way. Give yourself a chance in different way. Why dont you go out for some friendly date as you wait. There you would enjoy your life instead of just waiting for a perfect girl to come.
@cobradene (1171)
• India
26 Oct 07
Your situation seems to be very similar to mine. I am doing the same thing as well. I am waiting. I did see my miss perfect and after that I haven't been much interested in any other woman. All these years, even though she was already taken, I've been keep hope against all hopes that she would come and join me someday only because, I have found my perfect match at least to my heart's content and no one else could ever take her place.
And rightly said, the same thing used to happen to me as well and is still happening with me. All of them are either taken or living far away from me. But, I know the right thing for me to do is wait for the right person to walk into my life. And if by being single you are waiting for her, it's your heart telling you to do that, and just follow that voice. You must always follow your inner voice. Do as it says and it will lead you on the right path. But above all, listen to your inner voice.
@mermaid911 (798)
• Philippines
26 Oct 07
That's a sad thing. I think most guys look for that kinda girl you're looking for. The problem is that there are just a handful of these girls and most of them are taken. My only advice is open your self to any possibility. Don't keep a lot of stereotypes in your mind, you might lose the girl whose meant for you just because she doesn't exactly fit the girl of your dreams. I think the most important part of your dram is the beautiful personality. Beauty doesn't last for long but the inner beauty does. And its the one you'll have to deal with constantly once you get married. It's good to wait but don't close yourself. Good luck!
@raychill (6525)
• United States
26 Oct 07
If you weren't waiting, what would you be doing? Dating people you don't care about? How would that be fair to yourself or the girl? It would be pointless and unfair to both of you.
Yes, just live your life. Some people go longer than three years of being single...and the key is to be happy with yourself before trying to be happy with someone else. So just keep your own happiness and if it's meant to be you'll find the right girl eventually.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
26 Oct 07
Well you shouldn't force yourself into situations especially if there's a chance you really won't like it. Why in the world should someone do that!?
Just live your life and be yourself. Also, your outlook on dating and women might need a slight adjustment (especially if you were raised stateside). Get some of these things down and you'll feel like 1 million bucks (or more).
- YOU are worth something and no girl is worth more than that.
This is the one mistake people do, society enforces it, plenty of women take full advantage of it. Just know that your life and time are worth something. And following that...
- Your time, company, presence are worth something too
Another lopsided issue. Society has this notion (and plenty of women have adopted it) that women are the ones who should be paid for, and for what "the pleasure of their company?!" What in the heck about the guy's company? It is worth so little! Ridiculous!!! Wiiguy, just know that your time and company are worth something too. Act like it too. Make it so women know your time is limited and you will not play games.
Want some more perspectives on the matter.
http://glennsacks.com/blog/?cat=64
http://www.askmen.com/dating/index.html
http://mensnewsdaily.com/2007/08/09/females-should-be-grateful-for-mens-special-courtesies-but-not-expect-them/
Just to get you started.
@beccansnc (12)
• United States
27 Oct 07
I'm in the same situation as you. I've been in two relationships where I thought the guy was the one, but they got taken away in one fashion or another. I have been hesitant to get back into the dating scene for fear of being hurt. Yet, I don't want to be alone either. The one thing I will say is to remain open to any and all possibilities. Who knows, the next girl that comes into your life may be the one.