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June 13, 2006
So Single
My roommate just celebrated her four year anniversary with her boyfriend. My other roommate has been with her boyfriend for over four years. Another roommate has recently started dating a really great guy. And my other roommate is at the beginning of what could become a relationship.
What doesn't help me here is that last night I watched the pilot episode of a new show that just started called "How to get the guy." This just made me feel so single.
Anyway, this is just a strange time to be "out there." I have friends who are nearing thirty and are still single, I have friends who are getting married at 21. One problem is that it seems like the people I have been around the last four years aren't the type to date. I don't mean that they aren't datable, just that they aren't likely to ask you out on a date.
Then I have the problem of "The Standard."
The Standard is the mental picture of what your ideal guy could look and act like and what his general interests could be. This Standard is good because it gives you some sort of guidelines for scouting a crush and then for being sure a guy is your type (but how do I even know what my type is?!...). The Standard is bad because it is made up of a lot of character possibilities, which means that you end up being torn between liking one guy from either end of your Standard spectrum. One guy is witty and fun, but a little too unrestrained; the other is very godly and sweet, but not very clever. (And I say this like I have my pick or something... they are all just waiting for me to make my decision...ha!)
I don't know what else to say. Just that it's hard watching others find fun and love in relationships. That excitement of being someones "interest" is a really fun part getting to know people. I want that.
Posted by libbystokes at June 13, 2006 10:15 PM