Saturday, April 09, 2011
Breaking my "avoid being alone principles"...
I was inspired by this video, I have always had trouble being alone, and want to figure out how. My dear friend , Betsy has always been a good example of this. When I watched this video I was reminded of her stories of going out on a date with herself...I need to figure out how to do this...I think it will help with my previous post...
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Chel, I didn't always feel comfortable doing it, but started when JJ was a baby and had just lived through 3 months of crying whenever he was awake. I had been dedicating myself to him and making him "better", but nothing I could do would make it him better, he just needed to grow out of it. When he was 4 months old, Dave told me to go out and do something for me. I started by going to a bookstore and just browsing the knitting books, with coffee and rice krispy treat in hand. And then I started going to movies, and realized how much I loved it, and that I needed it. Love you! Try it, you'll love it!!
Thanks for sharing this, Chel. I was having a discussion with someone last week and they suggested I write a book aimed towards guys living through/post divorce. Hearing the idea made me realize what a double standard exists towards guys and the feelings of being alone. Society dictates guys don't feel deeply, they're more happy without a partner, and they only need women for sex when the opposite of each couldn't be more true. I struggle every day (and night) scared of what my life looks like alone. I'm scared I'm too old to be loved, scared of what people think about the single 36 year old, scared of my own single presence. It makes me wonder about all the other lonely people out there, guys and ladies.
I'm rambling and it's 2:30 in the morning. Thanks for the video. I think it's one of those things I will watch over and over and over.
Thank you both for commenting, and I will try this Betsy! I have a lot of alone time and I need to make it special. Sam-I appreciate the follow up conversation we had, and I think you should write the book!
You are both great friends!
Love Chel
I took myself to the moives today for my Birthday! I laughed outloud at the movie and didn't feel embarrased!
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