Second Dates...

one of my goals in 2012 is to date more, in the hopes of not having to date more going forward...if that makes sense. So, one of the first goals is to get to a second date. Easier said than done. I do end up traveling a bit for work, and sometimes that has a tendency to get in the way of getting to date 2...but I'll be working on that as a goal for 2012...getting past the first date and getting to date 2. You can't make any quick decisions when it comes to dating and my philosophy is you need 2 or 3 dates usually until you can make some decisions about whether you want to continue to seeing each other...or if there's potential for something more...

you gotta have hope...hope for a better tomorrow...hope for a second date!  =)

A Date...

that leads to another and another, and then perhaps another. Is that too much to ask for? In this city, it apparently is.

I've been told by several people, that it's not me, and anywhere else I would be settled down, white picket fence, dogs and husband included. If that's the case, why isn't it happening here in NYC? Is there really something about this city that makes dating so difficult? Is there something in the water that makes men run scared from a relationship? Is it in the water, and if so, how far away do I have to get away from it?

I know that I'm picky. I want a boy to be stable and sane, to have his bags checked (so to speak), to be available and want to date, be able to hold up their end of the conversation, etc. I don't think I'm being that picky. I mean I know that not everyone looks like Brad Pitt or has the body of a gym god. I take care of myself, and I am a catch dammit! I'd just like to get past date number 3...