Hi Gra I personaly don't believe we fall in love...I believe we grow in love. I'm sure many would disagree with this...somehow I don't think you're one of them...
I had one a couple of weeks ago that had scripted responses to any response he got...in spite of the fact my replies were negative...I got "great, then tell me more...” ” I can see we have a lot in common”
I often read comments from people who express the view that love will find you. When you least expect it...bam...there it is, no effort or work required.
Personaly, I disagree with this attitude...it's a bit like saying you want a really good job and then doing nothing proactive to get it thinking it's just going to magicly appear.
I believe that love is a decision. I think there are steps we need to take not only for ourselves but for our future partner in order to be truely open to the prospect of love.
When we truely love someone...we want the best for them. Are you the best? Do you look in the mirror and like what you see? Have you dealt with personal issues that have caused problems in past relationships? Are you dealing with financial problems, family issues, previous relationship issues? If so, you may want to take a little "ME" time. Anyone looking for a ”fixer upper” is looking for a bargain to remodel to their specifications...why not do the restoration yourself and offer the whole package?
Are you emotionally available? For years I wasn't...my priorities were my daughter and family, my business and then a relationship...no one wants to be 3rd on the priority list...even if they say they accept and understand it soon creates issues as once again you cancel time together because of problems at work or other priorities get in the way.
Have you left your emotional past behind you...or are you still hanging on to the love you once had? Have you moved on from feeling of anger, bitterness or resentment? Theses are not things you should be offering as part of the package if you truely want the best for your future partner.
And finally...are you making yourself seen? Being on an online dating site is one avenue...but shouldn't be your only avenue. It would be a bit like going to the same bar night after night hoping to meet ”the one” or pushing your cart up the same grocery store aisles day after day hopeing that you bump carts with your ideal mate.
I believe you need to be proactive in this journey for love that we all share... rather then just waiting for it to happen.
Again these are only my opinions and observations served up for discussion, debate and even attack...I however am not on the menu
I love puns...here's a couple of my favorite, please feel free to add a few of your own.
Did you here about the Buddhist that refused novacain during a root canal?
His goal = Transcend dental medication
A vulture boards an airplane carrying 2 dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him a says "Sorry sir but only one carrion allowed per passenger"
And my personal favorite...
Mahatma Gandi, as you know walked barefoot most of the time...which produced an impressive set of callouses on his feet. He also ate very little which made him quite frail... and with his odd diet he suffered from bad breath.
This made him a Super calloused fragile mystic hexed with halitosis.
On days like this...it is. The first really beautiful day of the year and everyone was out enjoying it. It's a small town on a small island and the sense of community is wonderful. Ask me how perfect it is at the height of tourist season when I'm working 7 days a week...
Days like today make me happy...glorious sunshine, sitting at an outdoor cafe steps from the beach with "the girls" and my beautiful one month old Fairy God Children.
Laughter, talk, friends passing and saying hello...amazing how the afternoon just disappears...
It's just not something I think about...once in a while on a sleepless night I may ponder the thought of ceasing to exist...it ties my stomach in knots... The idea of no longer experiencing things, to not think.
I think pain and illness is perhaps natures way of easing that....so you no longer want to feel and think.
...and the baby boom continues... I thought it was just in my circle...but obviously not!
Within my close friends this year has brought 7 new little bundles of joy and 3 more to come within the month. My bff had twins and I'm the proud Fairy Godmother to Eva & Louie...
Love is a decision...agree or disagree???
I agree with you but have one question...Is it possible to do the falling if you haven't made the decision to find love?