So, I've been going on with Mr Traveler for quite some time now... We've been in contact since early December ((I think)) and it's been a constant thing... Every day, an email, or two... We're getting to know each other more... It's nice... It doesn't feel like a 'transaction'... ie: my time for your money... I think it's kind of nice to get to know someone... to genuinely like their personality, and their company... I mean, isn't that how it's supposed to go??? I think so... It makes the apparent differences in age, race, and financial level less obvious and 'in your face'...
Nonetheless... I declined his invitation to go to Philadelphia with him... He was sad, I could hear it, but I made sure to be strong on my decision... It's just too early. We don't know each other that well. I would be lying if I said that I completely trusted him 100%. I'd have to go out of my way to get there... I wouldn't feel comfortable staying over with him... The list goes on... No hard feelings buddy... I just can't...
We have our next date scheduled for the mid of next week... I suggested we do something physical and fun... I mean, I like the whole restaurant/bar thing, but I'm trying to start my Master Cleanse and new fitness regimen soon, and I can't begin to do that if I'm downing Apple Martinis, Manhattans, and chocolate cake... ya know...???
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Basically, here's what was on my mind... This has basically turned into an everyday thing... The constant communication... I feel like he's a priority... I don't mind, honestly, because he's a nice guy... But I can't help but wonder:
"If you don't want to give me my allowance because you feel we don't meet up enough, why should I have to give you my honest attention, everyday???"
Is it the same? I think, in a sense... For obvious reasons, we cannot meet 1x a week... He lives a couple of states away... But 2x a month + the everyday communication should = enough of my time and attention to receive an allowance...
I don't know... Tell me what you think, ladies, and David...
- Do you all think that I might have something here? Am I right? Shouldn't I be rewarded more than a couple of light gifts on every date when I am giving more than expected?
- Am I wrong? Should I not focus on this? Does all of this effort in building the rapport eventually pay off in the long run? I mean, this is the first time I've had this long of a 'relationship' so far...
- Do you think it might be a good idea to bring it up? And if so, how might you suggest I do this without potentially messing up any good I might have already built? If not, why...
Whew... I haven't typed that fast, that much in quite a while... Being a chemistry major in college, I don't spend much time working my fingers like that... School starts in a week, and I feel like it was only a week ago that I was crying for finals to be over... *sigh*
I need some chocolate, cookie dough, with fudge swirls ice cream, with chocolate sprinkles atop...
-CCSB