JohnP82 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 This being the season to verbalize what you are thankful for I thought of creating a thread for everyone to say what they are thankful for. Whether you're thankful for some tough lessons learned or some good things that have happened for you, let it out. C- I'm thankful for dating her. It was my first "real" relationship. I learned how not behave in a relationship and that unfounded insecurity is bad for relationships. Also I'm thankful that we didn't end up together for the long haul because it would have been a disaster. K-Thankful that she taught me how to trust again. She also taught me that some women are worth letting your guard down for. J-My most recent break up. She taught me how to love, although she didn't feel the same way in the end. It is still great knowing I have the capacity to be in love with someone. Although there are no guarantees in life, I know that if everything comes together again I have it in my to truly love another girl. I didn't date all of these women this year, but they are the big ones over the course of my dating life. Although not related to dating, I'm glad I didn't get any of the jobs I interview for this year. They were not for me and I would have been settling. Although I'm still underemployed, I've found what I really want to do professionally instead of what I can do. So now I'm striving to make it a reality. So what dating mishaps or successes are you thankful for?
ThsAmericanLife Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 I'm most thankful for my health and a body that can still do amazing things at the age of 47. I continue to surprise and delight myself about that (who cares what other people think!!) My friends and family are more precious than gold. My dog Barkley. While he doesn't necessarily have a choice about sharing his life with me.. he seems to be ok with it He and his sister (now deceased) have gotten me through some horrible times. Regarding relationships... what can I say?? One was taken away by his own inability to face his personal demons. The other was taken away by death. I've met others in between who have helped forge my path. I'm also thankful for my 'enemies'. They've made me stronger and pushed me in ways I wouldn't have chosen to push myself... I'm sure most thought they were doing the right thing at the time... just like I've done. Life is too short to hate.
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