Dating
People often ask me what kind of men I like to date, which is great because it makes me think about what is really important to me.
The thing is, in the past few years, I've been attracted to several different kinds of men: different ages, backgrounds, education, job, religious views (including none at all), etc. It's been great to see that I can be attracted to and feel comfortable with wildly different kinds of men. I was caught off guard with how attracted I became to each of them. I think that's kind of awesome, too.
One thing they've had in common? I respect their talents and skills. I felt like I could learn something from them, whether it is an actual skill or a personality characteristic I'd like to strengthen. I felt like they respected me for what who I am and what I can do. (One especially, he never put his ego ahead of being a loving person. I love him a lot for that example.) And, of course, they made me laugh. I'm a silly person, who does silly things*, and it's nice to have someone to laugh with. (And at times, at me. That's okay too.) The laughing thing is a cliche, but it's mentioned a lot for a reason; life without laughter is pretty darn drab. So, chemistry? That's a pretty big deal. And unpredictable. You just know it when you feel it.
I'm really glad that looking back over my life, I can remember with fondness and fun 99% of the guys I've known.There are a lot of awesome men in the world. Lucky me.
*photographic evidence (I'd been at the pool all day so a bit singed/puffy around the edges.)
