Dating Frustrations

Last week after BDE texted a let's not see each anymore text, I was upset and frustrated with dating. On my flight home the next day, I decided I need to focus on myself and quit worrying about guys and dating. The negativity and frustration associated with dating is not something I want to deal with right now. I have a lot going on with work and enough stress in my life - dating doesn't need to amplify my stress. By the time the plane landed, I was set on forgetting about guys and focusing on enjoying life.

I had plans to go out with SBF and another friend that night and I was excited to go out, hang out with them and not worry about scouting out potential dates.

While we were out I ran into an old work friend and he was quizzing me on how dating was going. I vented to him about my frustrations, which I won't go into again. His advice, you have to stay in the game, stay positive and let everything roll off your back. The trick to dating is timing. I may meet an amazing guy who is really into me and we hit it off but if a new girl enters the picture the night before/after or an old girlfriend- it can throw off the situation entirely. Per him, most radio silence, doesn't have anything to do with the rejected party - its mere circumstance. He did give a few pointers and things that would cause you to be reason for rejection, but luckily - I haven't done any of those things.

Of course, within 24 hours of deciding to "focus" on myself, I heard from guys I had not heard from in months and met 2 new guys. Isn't that how it always works.