a friend set me up on a dinner date tonight. the restaurant was rather nice and the food is up to par. the date was polite enough and good looking for his age. towards the end of the meal he asked if i was enjoying the night out and i said i was enjoying it enough. but not enough to warrant a second date. i told him i really didn't want to go on a date anymore but that our mutual friend had kindly asked me to go as a favour, which means there would be no second date. he asked "why?"
it has nothing to do with the man, at least not directly, as he was nice enough as i said. but i had nothing to offer him or any man for that matter so it would be just an exercise in futility and a waste of time, and why should i subject myself to that or him. i am happy as i am now, i have a lot to occupy my time, and i don't need anymore distraction of someone needing my attention.
i think that my last two relationships just left a bad taste that i don't want to experience again. i am not happy that they ended but looking back and analyzing what had happened, rather i am fine and relieved that they did. mind, i could have made better use of my time but such is life. we live and learn. and damn it, i learn my lessons rather well!
Great shot of lovely colours and textures, perfect title for your story. You have a way with words that keeps one glued to them You should be writing novels ;-)
cool image and colours to match the title and story - I think there comes a point when a relationship has to offer a lot more than they once did for you/anyone to disrupt their life to make space for it, because relationships have pluses and minuses
I like this shot of the pencils and the close up view of the grain of the wood. Perhaps it's too early for me after my husband died, but I'm not interested in dating either. I like engaging with both genders and between church and photo club get an opportunity to do that on a regular basis.
I read your story carefully, and think you're a very wise woman who knows her own mind. I admire you for being so upfront with the man too, very considerate. Big tick of approval.
Fabulous light, textures, composition, and subject. I find it interesting that you so freely share the intimate parts of your life. I think I understand your hesitancy to become involved again. I admire you for knowing your own mind.
I would be of the same mind if I found myself on my own. Thankfully for me what I have right now is the classic pizza box saying "you tried the rest now try the best". Actually I never really had to try the rest- found the best and stuck with it! I think you did the right thing in being honest with this man- especially since I'm picking up that he would have continued the relationship. Your friend meant well- and hopefully they won't make it their mission in life to "find someone for you"! All that being said- I don't see you running around in circles at all- your path is quite straight and on target! Good shot!
April 10th, 2019
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