I met him on a Wednesday while chatting online with a group of people I’d never met. The conversations were boring until he came into view. He introduced himself to me and we exchanged numbers a few chats later. After dating off and on for four months, we finally called it quits without actually saying it. One argument of misunderstanding led to the demise of a relationship that had potential. Nothing made me think that this man was the one, but the connection between us was strong that I always questioned what it was about him to hold my attention. Why did I want to be connected to someone that I argued with constantly about nothing. Was it becuase we were so different and stubborn, yet compatible? I don’t know.
I met him on a Wednesday morning after ordering coffee at Dunkin Donuts. The splatter of paint on his face easily told his profession, or maybe his hobby. I asked him was he a painter, he smiled and replied, yes. We had a brief conversation and I said goodbye and left with my donut and coffee. Two weeks later, I had a need for coffee and I went to the same Dunkin Donuts…there he sat in the corner sipping on coffee and eating a sausage sandwich. I didn’t say anything not knowing if he recognized me. He did. Good morning, he said while smiling. I spoke and to my amazement, he says, this is the second time, what’s up? I guess he was trying to say this was suppose to happen, but I quickly let the thought slide. He introduced himself and asked was I involved. I hesitated with my response because the other guy and I had just broken up, or so I thought. No, I said. Can I get your number, he asked. I swear I just told myself to ward off men for awhile , but I told him yes we could talk, so I called his cell phone to give him the number. We talked briefly the next day and it seemed like we were hitting it off even though there wasn’t a physical attraction on my part. I want to feel a physical attraction for a man if I’m going to give my number, but his personality won me over.
We talked a few more times in a few days, until…my ex called. We talked and he expressed not wanting it to be over and neither did I, so we are going to give it a chance. When my other Wednesday guy called, I let him know that my ex called and we were trying to work it out. He was cool with it although he was looking forward to our date this Saturday. I was too, but the connection that I have with my ex is so strong that I couldn’t play both sides. And I didn’t want to lead him on. He said good luck and for me to keep his number. I will not knowing what may happen with my ex. It’s only so much a person can take and I’m not into too much arguing, so we’ll see who will win in the end. Maybe I’ll lose both, but as long as I did the respectful thing and telling both the situation…I feel good.
, I decided enough was enough. It’s only so much a person can take and I finally let it go.
