I loved this episode! I think you did a great job with that fine line of not disclosing personal deets. I loved the subscriber shout-out, and "sparklers" has me cracking up 😍🎉🤣
So many thoughts in my head but I appreciate how you worded the part about not letting being desired get in the way of remembering your values.
I'm still so conflicted about trying dating, but like I mentioned in a subscriber sesh, I started pondering this a lot and building a list early in my divorce process. I do think going forward I need to find someone more like me than not - because I see the magic in the world, looooove the art of noticing, and believe in making the world a more beautiful place - and dont need anyone bringing me down off of that unicorn ride 🦄.
And yes to a new partner being someone you feel PROUD to introduce - the number of times I was utterly embarrassed before. 🥹🥹🥹 Nope. Never again. Holding tight to the mantra "if it's not an eff yes it's a no." in so many areas of life.
You're reminding me so much that I need to find my bracery and do it scared. Not just dating, but new experiences, things that bring me joy, and solo outings!
I loved being and having a partner...and I do want that again (I love and really miss having someone to do everything and nothing with, support and be supported by, and just be a dork with).
That said, I have pretty much zero desire to date...at least not in the way that's typical now...getting on the apps and swiping feels way too superficial to me. I think that if I do ever have a partner again, it's going to be someone I develop a friendship with first.
Also, like you, I have never lived alone in a place that's just mine...that seems like a good next thing to focus on, for me anyway.
I'm living alone for the first time since my 20's, and am truly alone every other week thanks to custody arrangements. I'm trying to use it as a growth and learning experience - it's pushed me in some areas (like having to catch and dispose of a mouse 😭😭), and I'm learning to embrace my alone time.
I would call this first quarter of the 52 dates project a success! You’ve had a lot of great experiences (also some difficult ones, but you made it through those!) and learned so many valuable lessons.
I loved this episode! I think you did a great job with that fine line of not disclosing personal deets. I loved the subscriber shout-out, and "sparklers" has me cracking up 😍🎉🤣
So many thoughts in my head but I appreciate how you worded the part about not letting being desired get in the way of remembering your values.
I'm still so conflicted about trying dating, but like I mentioned in a subscriber sesh, I started pondering this a lot and building a list early in my divorce process. I do think going forward I need to find someone more like me than not - because I see the magic in the world, looooove the art of noticing, and believe in making the world a more beautiful place - and dont need anyone bringing me down off of that unicorn ride 🦄.
And yes to a new partner being someone you feel PROUD to introduce - the number of times I was utterly embarrassed before. 🥹🥹🥹 Nope. Never again. Holding tight to the mantra "if it's not an eff yes it's a no." in so many areas of life.
You're reminding me so much that I need to find my bracery and do it scared. Not just dating, but new experiences, things that bring me joy, and solo outings!
I loved being and having a partner...and I do want that again (I love and really miss having someone to do everything and nothing with, support and be supported by, and just be a dork with).
That said, I have pretty much zero desire to date...at least not in the way that's typical now...getting on the apps and swiping feels way too superficial to me. I think that if I do ever have a partner again, it's going to be someone I develop a friendship with first.
Also, like you, I have never lived alone in a place that's just mine...that seems like a good next thing to focus on, for me anyway.
I'm living alone for the first time since my 20's, and am truly alone every other week thanks to custody arrangements. I'm trying to use it as a growth and learning experience - it's pushed me in some areas (like having to catch and dispose of a mouse 😭😭), and I'm learning to embrace my alone time.
I would call this first quarter of the 52 dates project a success! You’ve had a lot of great experiences (also some difficult ones, but you made it through those!) and learned so many valuable lessons.
I just got done listening to this. And I was just thinking, are you still going to Greece this summer?