Category Archive: 2nd Chance at Love

Aug 27

Stuck In A Moment

You’ve got to get yourself together. You’ve got stuck in a moment, and you can’t get out of it. Don’t say that later will be better. Now you’re stuck in a moment, and you can’t get out of it. And if the night runs over, and if the day won’t last, and if your way …

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Aug 22

Re-evaluating My Must-haves

There’s no right or wrong to a must-have, but I do believe they evolve as you do. I feel that I have grown in many ways and need to clarify a couple of my must haves that I posted last year. For one, I know I want the person I am dating to appreciate and …

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Jul 07

It Just May Be A Lunatic You’re Looking For

It Just May Be A Lunatic You’re Looking For I started to see a therapist because of concern about how I was thinking about and approaching my relationship. How crazy is it that I think I am being crazy with a relationship in the early stages and go see a therapist to change my behavior …

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Jul 04

Dating and Vacations

I’m learning my relationship fears are not fears that most people share with me, so this one comes as no surprise. When do you plan a vacation with the person you are dating? Let me rephrase, is it smart to plan a vacation that will cost a couple thousand dollars per person when you aren’t …

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Jun 24

Feeling Numb

Sometimes I wonder what’s the matter with me? I have a protective strategy where I disengage and push emotions deep inside until they are almost hidden everyone – me included. I’m concerned I have turned this into more of a daily behavior than an “in case of emergency” one. For example, I thought I was …

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Jun 15

Protective and Guarded

I remain confused. I was going to say conflicted, but confused is more appropriate. Maybe overwhelmed. I’ve been dating the same man for almost 6 months now and struggle more and more each day. I don’t struggle because he doesn’t like and I don’t struggle because I don’t like him. It’s the exact opposite. Caring …

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Jun 11

Rambling About and Pondering My Relationship

I’m not quite as confused today as I was a year ago or even a few months ago, but I am still confused when it comes to dating and relationships. The first issue I am facing is a no-drama, healthy relationship. Most people will read this and think I am crazy, but remember my crazy …

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Apr 30

When Is Good Good Enough?

I have been dating a wonderful man for a few months now and will admit things have progressed quickly. As with almost everything, time provides prospective and this is no different. I still don’t know where I am right to be concerned or even annoyed and where I am being a bit too inflexible and …

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Mar 08

Relationship Blah

Ever have the experience where you’re dating someone and are enjoying it only to hit a plateau and wonder what the hell you are doing and why? I typically hit this point three weeks into a relationship … typically. I’m dating someone who lives a few hours from me and I think the distance between …

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Mar 04

I’m Struggling With This “Relationship Thing”

First, let me explain what the “relationship thing” is. I am exclusively dating a wonderful man, Tim, and I love him, but I feel a bit caged and uncomfortable. I’m not sure if these are normal feelings or experiences and have tons of thoughts and “what ifs” running through my head. Tim has casually brought …

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