Last month I mentioned that I had created an online dating profile and met a couple of nice people. Well, one of those nice people and I have made a connection and started dating.
Honestly, I didn't expect it to go anywhere. He lives an hour and a half away and invited me for lunch or dinner since here works in my town from time to time.
The dating website said we weren't a good match.
You answer a series of questions and based on your responses, the dating site tells you what percentage match you are with the other person. I had already turned down some other guys who looked nice enough because the numbers were below 50%.
Some things you can overlook. I don't like scary movies, but the other person might. That is something we can work around.
Other things are deal breakers. If the other person doesn't want a monogamous relationship, then I'm not interested in pursuing more with them.
But there was something there that the website didn't take into account...a human connection that can't be explained by answering questions or crunching numbers...a gut instinct. So, I decided to see where it will lead.
I didn't quite make it all 6 months with no dating, but I had already decided not to put that pressure on myself this time around.
Already this relationship has emphasized my need to just be. No schedules. No timelines. No pressure to reach milestones.
Just relax and take a deep breath and just be in the moment.
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