I Put a Spell On You

I'm beginning to believe that my ex-boyfriend cursed me. Okay, maybe he didn't. I have to blame things on someone. On a recent date with someone I've been seeing on and off for a year now, we were discussing our....duh duh duuuuuh...future. This conversation was not that surprising coming from him because it often comes up. As I began to discuss what I was looking for and how he was lacking it he reminded me, "You see. I told you that you were strict!" The conversation continued to revolve around my strict nature and impossible expectations. This dude made it sound like I was wearing an ironclad chastity belt!

I don't consider myself strict at all. I'm just old school in some areas. I demand respect, attention, and consideration. Simple.

Thinking back to my past relationship, which was quite ideal for the time, I was quite comfortable and was able to let my guard down...LOVE. Once you suffer heart break, no matter how timely it is in your life, it's hard to bounce back with the same trust and openness. At least that's what I'm finding. I'm imagining my past months of dating: what if I was open and jumped in not thinking about the possibility of getting hurt again? It's easier said than done. But like my last relationship, if I am able to say that I had a good time after it's over and done (which I did!), that's all that matters.

Try it! I will...