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A 3 month relationship, which started out as the closest thing I’ve ever had to a one night stand, with a guy who was meant to be leaving the country in a few weeks (he subsequently stayed and turned into the Heartbreaker).
A total crush on an inappropriate person (friend’s brother) who didn’t return the crush.
So what’s the single linking factor here? All of these involve me having a serious yen for a boy who I know it will never work out with.
On the other side we have….
The Scientist. Hot, smart, nice, good arms, met all criteria. Clearly was after long-term commitment.
I ended it after 4 dates.
MagicMan. Hot, smart, nice, AMAZING arms, met all criteria. Clearly was after long-term commitment.
I ended it after 3 dates.
So what does this mean? Have I returned to my early twenties state where I ran screaming at the sight of anyone with a whiff of wedding ring?
The thing is, in my head, I am looking for, and would love to be in, a happy, long-term relationship. But in reality, I honestly don’t know if I really should be finding myself another one of those handy ‘friends-with-benefits’ types… just this time, one that lives in my city.
The jury is still out.
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Take2: Arms, faaaabulous arms
Posted on August 26, 2010 by Take2| 4 Comments
“That she will keep returning always and evermore, into my arms, oh lord, into my arms” Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
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