Good morning. I almost had a success story to tell CS when I fell inlove with someone I met here a few years back. But that is an entire different story altogether. I might make a blog about it another time.
I hope you find someone. Its kind of difficult for all of us, but it isn't impossible. I am hopeful. Thanks for your kind words.
I agree that God knows better than is on what is better for us. He made us after all, so He surely knows better what we need. And I am hoping for that same love from the Lord. Not because I deserve it for my sacrifices, but from His mercy.
You're absolutely right. I guess happiness comes as wisdom does. I understand that i cannot have everything, and that is ok. Although there are times when I just want something differently. I think voicing it out makes me sound a little pathetic, but i know its just a temporary feeling that I can set aside, although when it fills the bucket, it bothers me a little that i have to write about it.
I think it depends on various factors Johnny. Culture and influence are the biggest contributor.
I was raised in a household where a father is respected and admired, and my mom's teachings and influence on me about boys play a big role on how i view men. Though i have bad experience with some men, that doesn't make me hate all men in general.
Or Im just eternally optimistic, in which case, my point is moot.
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it and will actually apply it. I dont tell my prospects of course that i keep friendly relationship with my ex. Although this ex is different. We dated very shortly, we were fond of each other but decided that we are not actually compatible. The difference between us is too large that a romantic relationship is impossible. We were not inlove. We parted with respect and a promise to keep our friendship while we can. And we agreed that we would distance from each other once we found our own partners. As for now, (that is before he goes back to his homeland, and meet in my own, or somewhere else) we will continue to be each others true friend as we need us to be that way in this land.
No. I am the kind of person who is open to friendship after i broke up with my exes. Just because I broke up with them, doesn't mean id pretend that i don't know them anymore. Id care about them cause they were a part of my life some time.
I don't like holding grudges. Some people might think that's stupid, but i dont care if they think that of me. I'm kind and caring and that doesn't have to change just because i opted to stop being romantically involved with a person.
Yes, I know that now. Maybe I was just too naive to accept everything one person says. Thinking because I won't lie, that they'd return the favor. However, some people can still face themselves on the mirror after deceiving someone. Gawd, I sound so naive its embarrassing!
I agree that meeting people in real life is way more fun and practical. But I want to be open to every possibility, so.. Hence, Im here.
I am grateful to be an OFW, i am able to support my family and as well as live my life independently. Its difficult to be an adult, but, Im surviving.
You are right, dating the wrong people over and over again scars my heart and trust. I pray I don't become cynical. That i will always maintain this sweet hope that carries me through no matter the pain of disappointments in cycle.
Thanks for this music, i love david pomeranz. Its a little bittersweet though at the moment. But I know someday it will sound just sweet when I listen to it.
Yes, being a nurse is a blessing, i can go anywhere and I will never be jobless! I thank God that he lead me to the right profession. I am very grateful.
I am still hoping for UK for now though, it had always been my dream to tour Europe since Ive seen those beautiful European places on our encyclopedia when I was a child. I'd like to fulfill my travel dreams while I can run fast and jump and dance without the pain in my joints.
Of course I dont intentionally date men who do not have plans for the future. But dating is a trial and error. There are some who arent clear of their intentions. I guess its because when their intention is known, theh know I wouldn't agree. Anyway, theyre all in the past. Everything is going to be fine. For sure.
I get what you mean. I am dreaming of someday going to America and experience how to live there. However I wanna do it my own way. I am a nurse and with hard work, I can do it. It may take time, but its doable.
If I fall in love with someone who's located there, and we both agree that it is best for us for me to be there, then I think its ok. But I dont want to act interested in someone just to achieve that american dream. I dont ever want to use or take advantage of anyone for my benefit. I have principles and Im very stubborn.
Hi, thanks for stopping by. Yes, I make sure that I somehow get to know the person even just 2 weeks before meeting them for coffee or dinner. I want to somehow see if they're trustworthy at least. Most guys would agree to exchanging messages for a while first. But there are those that just want everything fast, and those people I shun. I am alone here so I have to take care of myself. I have to be responsible so as not to worry my folks at home.
Thank you Dolphin. I wish your daughter and her filipino boyfriend a great and lasting relationship.
Thank you for your kind words. We filipinos pride ourselves with our welcoming nature. I am glad that you like our culture, of course not all of us are the same, but I hope that you won't meet anyone that will change your mind about us.
Indeed, looking for a relationship partner is difficult may it be online or in person. Because most of the people wouldnt be upfront with what they want. I might be wrong, maybe there really is just one man for woman, and we spend our life looking for that other half. Im done romanticising anything and Im not hoping, but Im open if someday I'd be proven wrong.
Yes, when I broke up with my ex, my afterthought is that I won't do online dating again. But boy, its difficult around here. So, I really cannot say anything like I won't change my mind. Because, here I am.
Although l agree on agree on your view with destiny, I don't think believing in it is being dumb. I think its more on being naive and innocent.
I believed in it because of the books Ive read and the shows I watched promoted it. That for every man, there is a woman made perfectly for him. Romanticised and a fairytale. And it sold well on girls like i was back then. But girls turn to adults and reality strikes hard. Some realize early, some late, and some with lots of pain and consequences. I am blessed to although realized late, got a tolerable pain with less consequences. I started late in my love life, so i guess, the line is straight. If i started sooner, i would have realised sooner. But oh well, i digress.
Thanks for doing that experiment you did, now your experience gave me valuable tips on who not to meet in person. But for me personally, i dont entertain people who do not post profile pictures. It's either they don't have enough confidence or they're hiding something, or they're fake. Eitherway isn't good.
With regards to the time waster, i wasnt referring to my ex of 4 years. (Although i admit i should have given up hope sooner if i knew we weren't going to be together.) I wholeheartedly, believe that he was sincere and not just playing with me. Its just that the circumstances are too difficult to overcome. I meant dating here in Saudi. Meeting guys that would never be serious anyway, i wish i didn't wasted time on them. But i was lonely, and a little naive. So yeah, I'll have to be more forgiving of my shortcomings.
I get your drift. And I agree, that God does not matchmake in heaven. I have read (or watched in a video) recently that who we marry is our choice part of the free will granted to us. But boh, what a big responsibility. If i can just throw away the desire to be with someone, id just be an oldmaid with my dog and cat and my books and coffee. But this desire grows stronger as loneliness does. I pray and pray for God to just take it away, but i guess its a part of a big lesson i need to learn. And im learning, slowly. I'm impatient, but oh well, one day at a time. My issue is im 31.
I get the being friends with the ex, because I'm bestfriends with one of my exes. We're very cool.
Anyway. Im glad youre rocking your social life. Music festivals are cool! Im not familiar with the Mongels, but I'll educate myself later.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Jegas. Have a great day. Good bless you too!
My Happy Ever After
Yes hopefully. Thank you for your kind words Yonik.