Health & Fitness
Let the Stories Begin!
Just one picky chickie's take on the dating process. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant but always honest. This chick's for real and so are her chickie friends.
I created the name "Picky Chickie" a few months ago. When I mentioned the idea to friends, family and co-workers everyone thought that it was a fabulous idea. That is, develop a site where I share my stories or stories of others while dating and looking for a life partner.
Explain why it's OK to be a picky chickie ... while simultaneously trying to be the best chick I can be. I mean, how can I have a high standard if I, too aren't living an authentic, purposeful life? And I'd better be having fun in the process.
I had a friend create the oh-so-cute Picky Chickie image. I love her! I bought the domains to create a website. And since that time, I have done nearly nothing with it. I guess for a couple of reasons.
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One was that I didn't want this to be a site where I bash men or the dates I have had with them. Why would I want to say mean things about others? And who in their right mind would want to date me if I did that?
But I do have stories, humorous ones to share. I have learned a thing or two that I can inform, mentor or instruct both men or women who have re-entered the dating world or have been in it for the long haul. I also have stories of sheer stupidity, on my part, and I have been very lucky to be no worse for having experienced them. Others can learn from my mistakes. Or perhaps from the mistakes my friends have made, both male and female. In this way, we can all learn from one another, if people are willing to share.
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Another reason is that like most things in life, I don't believe I will ever "arrive" at a place where I, myself, feel like the "perfect" partner in a dating relationship. I can try my personal best, but in the end, I will (and frequently do) make mistakes. That's more than fair to share with others as well.
I have found that in the eight years I have been single (again) that there are a lot of stellar men and women in the dating world. Yes, sometimes there are duds, but for the most part I've met lots of people who are really just looking to find love. Sometimes you may not have a *spark* with another person but a friendship can be formed. From the friendships, relationships can and do develop, but with others. And that is okay. More than okay. It is rewarding to introduce two individuals and see love be the end result.
In the meantime, let the stories begin!
To view this on my blog site, go to: http://pickychickie.blogspot.com
