No regrets has been sorta my mantra

Which has worked out well for me. Keeps me open to possibility's

And I've taken some risks

Don't regret em

Wouldn't change em for the lessons I've learned

I've NEVER been able to answer the question, "What is your type"

Attraction for me comes in the "package"

And it takes time to know what's inside

As long as they are breathing

or cabana boys

Wow,,now I'm really bummed

There goes any romatantic notion I had

Although, I do have to agree, searching for something behind a screen is pretty much fruitless. I have found most are not as they appear. It seems to be a place to "pump up the volume" and be what one is not quite yet. Kinda of a hope to be?

Not NEEDING anyone is one thing. And I can totally relate. Happy with myself and my life, I could go through the rest of it alone, without ever being lonely

But I beleive as mere mortals, we are meant to be "coupled"

There are few things in this life that are gifts. Love and partnership are one.

However, I am also well aware the prospects are like a crap shoot



Yes, companionship is a big part of the coupling. For me, the trade off is love. Sounds so dorky, but the truth. And I do think, if found, its definatly worth it



BINGO! Self protection based on experiences from the past. Better known as crap on the core. One has to be motivated to "dig" out.

Just my opinion. Not meant to offend



Do they know? Have you taken the risk? Why not simply tell them?

We all deserve/want to love and be loved. And again, with all due respect, I think that is EXCACTLY what you want

You boys getting lots of offers?

Thnking cougars make the choice of prey

Whadda I know?!?!?!?

I've graduated to "lioness"

With all due respect ((((Lex)))), that's kind what I'm trying to say

Are you attracted to these woman, but the "turn off" is thier kids (or simply lying about whether they want them)?

Or the inevitable progression to "fix" you?

Some mere mortals tend to think "ok, I hear him/her, but he/she will fall so in love with me, I can change thinking/beliefs/standards"

However, I am here to say, not ALL mere mortals are the same

And it is up to us to stay away from the ones who don't "fit", Expand our horizons.

For example, I tend to pick controlling men. So far from my personality, it never works. Do I think I can change them? Naw, on the contrary, I think I can change myself. We all know how THAT works Truth is, I had to take a hard look at self. WHY am I attracted to them?

I did find the answer. And now work on changing WHO I am attracted too.

Which meant OPENING MY EYES

And the possibilities I hadn't considered before.

Again, as an example, I would be interested in someone like you. Confident in who he is, comfortable with his path, independant enough to not want/need his woman up his arze, knows his "Core"

There are many just like me out there.

Perhaps you should explore? Don't wait for her to contact you. Take a risk, be true to your core.

Thinking I need to get this run in before the ~hawt~ REALLY hits

I'm hoping you find meaning in the words

Ya, but getting it intellectually and putting it in practice is the most difficult thing for us mere mortals.

Crap gets in the way

We forget to go to our cores

I read a lot about how some feel theres "no one out there" for me. The reason is their own boundaries. Its not whose looking at them, but who THEY are seeing. For example: I don't want kids, so no one wants me. Yet who are they attractive too? The other who has kids.

Perfection is over rated

Go to your core. Expand your boundaries. Be open and consider the others shine.

Then you will find your coremate

Love is connection. Instant gratification

The relationship is what grows

or doesn't

I have experienced lost relationships, but healing from love is not so easy.

Relationships go through levels. Growing and nurturing takes work

Love never changes

Only grows stronger

And if you don't take the chance, change the stinkin thinkin, open yourself to the possibility, you'll never know love

Throw caution to the wind when you "feel" it is right. Make it your foundation. Grow the relationship from there

Hard to find

but not impossible

if you BELIEVE

Glad it made you smile

You give so many of your own

Living on the sea is truly a gift.

I'm thinking your more like the baby seal cub. Always getting into mischief because of your playfulness

Not even gonna ask about the "funny noises"

I think I'm a grain of sand. One of many, yet unique in my own way. The ebb and flow of the tide determines my path. And if I'm lucky, I will be deposited next to the one that fits

I'm thinking "was that a line"?!?!?!?

Before that I was thinking bout cupcakes

I may not be the brightest bulb on the planet

But I'm thinking, somome is crushing on someone

Totally agree.

Lifestyle is part of individual standards. I want an equal who brings to the partnership at least what I can. And not just finacially. For me, the emotional standard beats that EVERY time. I know, pretty naive thinking

Then there are those that want to be taken care of

No judgement

Just find someone with the same "standard"

And for the record

I am in no way out for a man's wallet. I can take care of myself thank you very much In fact, simple is better.

What I NEED him to be is upfront and honest

My love story is in my profile

Came close once

Perhaps it's too much to ask to actually LIVE it?

I did, but not for long

Thinking I'm really glad I awoke early this morn and caught the sunrise as I ran along the sea

feels like a prelude to what I'm about to do

A run on the beach as the sun rises over a brand new day

Perhaps he's sitting on a rock, sipping his coffee, camera ready

Nice write

or lack thereof

Should I go out?

or

Stay in?