All My ex's live in Texas

All my ex's live in Texas

So, I have deleted my Plenty of Fish account and OkCupid! Not because I have made a love connection, but because I grow tired of the online dating scene. My last date was great, but I have decided that it just wasn't a match. Such as life.

I also find it absolutely hysterical that a few of my ex's are rooting for me dating. I guess it says a lot about you when your ex's still think you are a pretty okay human being! It's not like they want to date me again, but they still care very much about me and my happiness.

My extended family is also a source of comfort. I hate to be the girl who has to run that gauntlet. I have a hard enough time trying to explain my Male non sexual life partner, but my extended family? I think they might ninja sneak into the poor girls house, tie her to a chair under bright lights and examine her to she if meets their expectations. They are very protective of their Pamaroo and I believe the next girl I date might have a tough time measuring up.

I like the idea of dating and being taken out on a date, but in actuality my extended family spoils me rotten. I get flowers from them, and they take me out to dinner or lunch frequently, we hang out, we cook for each other. In actual fact, the next poor girl I date may have to have a cape in order to gain any sort of points in that field. It's not the monetary spoilage that I appreciate the most, but the emotional spoilage that is the best. It's the little things like when they make sure I'm well caffeinated for the day, or the constant encouragement to be myself. It is very rare that you connect with people that truly love you for you, flaws included.

So instead of the lunch bag let down world of dating, I'm going to be spending more time writing and hanging out with my family. Surrounding yourself with loved ones is way better than the search for the perfect person any day of the week. I am grateful I can rest my head on my pillow at night knowing that I am well loved. And that is what makes me awesome today!