Things you need to know before dating me

Despite my best efforts I hate myself more days than I don’t and you are not responsible for trying to make me feel otherwise

On the subject of sex, I haven’t had it and I more than likely won’t until there is a ring on my finger

Nothing against you, I’ve just been burned so many times and while my heart remains on fire, this furnace is my own, not to mention

Trusting me with your heart is like trusting a child with a social security card, I will know that it is important but it will more than likely turn up lost in the shuffle of my racing thoughts and I’m sorry.

Reviews

[M.E.Lyle]

Oh my, I like this, I really do. About not liking yourself....hmm, I'm not too sure about that.
I'm an old man, wrinkled and turning gray, but I must say, I like myself and my life pretty much. Maybe it's because I don't have much left.
About the sex thing. I wish there were a billion more young people that thought this way, but then again, I'm an old man with old fashioned ideas.
Things were different back in the old days.
Trusting anybody with your heart is an adventure. So many ups, so many downs, and so many in betweens.
Life...it's crazy.
Have a great life.

[E.J. Michalec]

Thank you so much for the review!

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved this. Nice ground rules. Most people are seeking the hit and run. I told my daughters. Better know the bad face of the man. Can't change someone. This is outstanding my friend.
Coyote

[barleygirl]

I envy you to be this self-assured at the tender age of 20! It's taken me 60 years to get to this point. I relate to everything you're saying here, which doesn't sound to me like a warning of pitfalls, but rather just an honest realistic assessment of what anybody has a right to expect from another person, whether in romance or friendship! I hate it when people try to take inordinate responsibility for how other people feel, or in the inverse, blaming someone for making one feel this way or that way. To me, your prescription here is about sanity & boundaries. I recently dated a 66-yo man who'd been married & divorced 6 times -- he thought that becuz my n*****s get hard, that means I'm hot for him! It drives me crazy when people glom on to me like that. My responses are my responses & it could be million other things. Sorry for my rant. Your truth is so compelling! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[E.J. Michalec]

Thank you so much for the incredibly meaningful review 💖

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Time heals all well I hope- sometimes the pain goes so deep only being alone and living with oneself can bring security- I understand u and feel the same in many aspects it’s just a self protection mechanism and self respect- I think ur values are great but it’s not always easy🌹

[E.J. Michalec]

Thank you so much!

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

My pleasure🌹