Friends always think that their advice is helpful. Their intentions are always good, and all they want is to see us happy again. But, if one of my friends says, "go on a date" to me again, I'm going to scream!
I don't know about all of you, but I am the only one out of my close friends that has gone through a long term relationship breakup. They have all dated people for a few weeks and called it quits, and think that they know exactly what I'm going through and how to make me feel better. Again, the intentions are so genuine, but they really don't understand what I am going through, or the stage I am at.
They keep telling me to go on dates, but deep down I know I'm not ready, and they don't understand why. After my breakup with Max the thought of dating really made me nervous. I don't want to date someone only to have it end in pain. Now, I realize that may not necessarily be what happens, but after a hard breakup, it is a fear you have, that some people may not understand.
On top of that, I am finally enjoying being single. I don't feel the need to go on dates and couple up. My friends think that this is me not putting myself out there, but I disagree. I think this is taking time for ME. Doing what I want to do. Being happy on my own. Being pushed into dating after a breakup drives me crazy.
What do you all think? Should I start dating because other people want me to? I don't think so. I encourage all of you to do what YOU want. Not what other people expect you to do or think it's what you should do.
Until next time!
I don't know about all of you, but I am the only one out of my close friends that has gone through a long term relationship breakup. They have all dated people for a few weeks and called it quits, and think that they know exactly what I'm going through and how to make me feel better. Again, the intentions are so genuine, but they really don't understand what I am going through, or the stage I am at.
They keep telling me to go on dates, but deep down I know I'm not ready, and they don't understand why. After my breakup with Max the thought of dating really made me nervous. I don't want to date someone only to have it end in pain. Now, I realize that may not necessarily be what happens, but after a hard breakup, it is a fear you have, that some people may not understand.
On top of that, I am finally enjoying being single. I don't feel the need to go on dates and couple up. My friends think that this is me not putting myself out there, but I disagree. I think this is taking time for ME. Doing what I want to do. Being happy on my own. Being pushed into dating after a breakup drives me crazy.
What do you all think? Should I start dating because other people want me to? I don't think so. I encourage all of you to do what YOU want. Not what other people expect you to do or think it's what you should do.
Until next time!