In today's world, communication is rarely by telephone anymore. It is email or mostly text message on your cell. I love text messaging, mainly because I am either working, doing schoolwork, or trying to spend some quality time with my children. I typically have my phone on do not disturb or silent.
With that said, this is where Richard comes into play. He and I began talking on Plenty of Fish. He was interesting, educated, and kind. Granted, these still hold true for him even after our meetings. He is a tricky man though. We met over a year ago and have been to the movies a couple times. We get along well and have a lot of the same interests.
One would think things would progress between the two of us right? WRONG. He will text me out of the blue to tell me he is thinking about me, set up "dates" and then not show or change his mind at the last minute. Essentially, "holds the carrot in front of the rabbit" and never moves forward. Once things look as though they will, he backs out and says he feels uncomfortable. This typically happens when I begin to ask get to know you type questions.
I back off and stop texting. I am not chasing after him, mainly because I am alone, not desperate. It can go months before I get the hook dangled in front of me again only for the same situation to occur. I have determined that this "relationship" will remain as random friendship.
I am not someone's last resort. I want the romance, little surprises, love, caring, and most of all respect that I offer to my partner. If they cannot offer the same, that is their problem and I am not going to make it mine!
Time to toss the fish back?
