Finding Prince Charming

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    Polar Opposites – update

    In a post titled “Polar Opposites” I wrote about a guy I had started seeing; this post is the end of the opposites attract. Things were great for the first couple months and even though we were polar opposites we got along well. We had really good conversations and great chemistry. Not sure what happened but I started seeing infrequently and the communication waned. I really liked him, enjoyed being with him but realized this wasn’t working for me. It’s taking me time to figure out what I want; everyone I meet teaches me something. It took a lot to tell him it wasn’t working but its a step towards…

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    Motorcycle Man

    You never know where you may meet someone. I was out with friends, doing a little day drinking. While waiting for my friends to come out of a convenient store I watched a very hot guy pull in on his motorcycle. After I watched him change his shirt I was more intrigued. My friends saw me watching him and said “well let’s go talk to him”. As I’m saying I don’t know about that my friend and I walked over said hi and that’s when my friend told motorcycle man I wanted his phone number. Wait, what? He gave me his number, we hung out for the rest of the…

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    Dating Apps…Again

    Haven’t written in a while, not since the “new dude” broke up with me in October. It took a while but I dusted myself off and got back on a dating app; matched with a guy right before Christmas. Super sweet, respectful, nice. I was unbelievably comfortable with him on the first date, had three more dates the first week after meeting; each one was better than the one before. It’s now April and we are still talking – so what’s the problem you ask? He’s works a bazillion hours a week and fits me in every now and then. Half of the people I know think this is a…

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    Dude, where are you??

    I keep hoping there’s an awesome guy out there who can’t wait to meet me. But how will he find me? Everyone has an opinion on where to or where to not meet someone. You can’t someone in a bar, you won’t meet anyone on-line. You need a hobby – take up hiking or golf. I don’t believe there is one perfect place to meet someone. I’ve met people in bars, on-line, in airports, etc. One of my favorite lines is “prince charming isn’t just going to knock on my door.” I was talking to a couple last weekend and when I asked how they met, the husband said, “I…

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    The new dude

    I wrote a story about a guy I met while I was waiting for a date. He was the one who said he hoped my date that night went badly so he could date me. Well, he got his wish. We started seeing each other slowly, both of us agreed getting into a relationship was scary as hell. Even though I was nervous, I took a chance because there was something about this guy I liked. Fast forward two months; he was communicating less frequently and was a little distant in text messages. I knew what was coming and sure enough, he called me and said he wasn’t going to…

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    Being alone

    I’m in a new city where I don’t know anyone. I love my new hometown and wouldn’t go back for anything but sometimes its lonely and dating is tough. I can’t get set up with a friend of a friend, so I have to create opportunities to meet someone. I usually push myself to do something at least once a week, whether that is going out by myself, talking to people at my apartment complex or joining meet up groups. I’m trying to keep the faith I’m going to meet that guy. The one I don’t see coming, the one who sees my worth, amazes me with how nice he…

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    When age isn’t just a number

    I’ve written about age difference in another story, but this is a story about when age is in fact a number. I met a really nice guy way younger than me. For a young guy he is a very old soul, easy to talk to and I enjoyed being with him. Given the difference in our ages dating wasn’t realistic, and so we said we’d do “casual.” We spent a night together; it was amazing and very fun. Unfortunately for me, he realized he needs someone his own age and casual isn’t for him. I have no regrets whatsoever; everyone I meet teaches me something. I hate rejection and I…

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    Relationships

    All of my stories on this blog are true and quite often there is humor in them. This one doesn’t have a happy ending, nor is it funny but it’s real. It was my first experience with dating after divorce. I met him at a party; we talked, he was nice and good looking, but I didn’t give it any thought beyond that. My entire life I was conditioned to believe no one would look at me twice. He changed all of that. During that party he approached me, kissed me and told me how hot I was. I stood there like an idiot saying nothing figuring he was drunk.…