tigressA Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I've been posting here since May 2009, so a good number of people here have an understanding of my history. Some of you think I'm pretty cool. Others think I'm a train wreck. I've been very open here regarding my romantic exploits--the good, the bad, the ugly. I thought of keeping this close to the vest, but I realized it would go against the established grain. I want people here who know me, who have helped me, who have become my friends, to know how happy and content I am. So here goes: Sunday, Nov. 12, was when we 'met'. I was on OKC and spotted a match. Went to his profile and felt a certain way upon having read it. I grumbled over the distance between us (almost 100 miles) but began crafting a missive. While drafting it I got one from him. We chatted and exchanged numbers that night. Two days of texting, and then Wednesday night we had a phone conversation that turned into an all-nighter, with plans for me to spend that weekend with him. He had offered to come to me but I wanted to see his city again. Friday, Nov. 16, I had stepped off the escalator in the train station, and I wandered a bit after letting him know I had arrived. At 7:30 I turned around at the sound of his voice. His smile lit up his eyes and his arms were open as he came toward me. I stepped into them and he spun me around. When we were at the exit, he paused and kissed me, and I was his. Nothing else mattered. The weekend was full of romance and revelation. Despite my intense fear, I had a strong sense that he was worth fully, authentically opening up to, and I was richly rewarded. I told him of my fear of loss of control, wanting to really fall in love but being afraid of it, and that I already liked him too much 'for my own good'. I was his before we left the station Friday night, and when we parted ways Sunday night, he was mine. We talk about the future. We don't know what it will bring. But we both know we want to be together--and so we shall be, for as long as it is meant. Since we met, I have been filled with a continuous rush of exhilaration and a strong sense of peace and calm. For the first time, I have fully entrusted someone with my heart, and I've got to say--it's an incredible feeling. 21
RachR Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm going to be a debbie downer here and say I'm worried that you've "entrusted your heart" with someone you've known only 10 days, and met only a week ago. 16
amaysngrace Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 It's not the quantity that matters, it's the quality. 3
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 10 days and you're in love...? Ok then. And you met them on okcupid... Ok then.
ThaWholigan Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 It's not the quantity that matters, it's the quality. Agreed. I think it is a little quick but sometimes that is how things start. Not everybody goes through the slow, gradual build-up towards a lasting romance, it doesn't work that way for everyone. I am extremely happy for OP and I hope this continues for a long time . 7
TigerCub Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Tigress, I have to admit that when I was reading parts of your post, I furrowed my brows in confusion a few times, but by the end, I realized maybe that was the cynic in me. The overall feel of you post did make me smile and think "Wow! if it feels so meant to be and you're on cloud 9 - that's awesome!" That's a nice feeling. I hope you do find your happiness and that this is everything you hope it is. I just hope that you also guard your heart a bit and always remember to put your safety and well-being first. From one tiger to another - I say have fun, be safe and enjoy all the good times!! 4
TigerCub Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 10 days and you're in love...? Ok then. And you met them on okcupid... Ok then. IB, I always try to see the best in you and see beyond some stupid posts and assume that there is a smart girl somewhere there - but why be such a hater to Tigress. Can't you be happy for people?
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 IB, I always try to see the best in you and see beyond some stupid posts and assume that there is a smart girl somewhere there - but why be such a hater to Tigress. Can't you be happy for people? I'm not a hater.. It's 10 days. I'm honest. Be happy for what? Knowing someone for 10 days? Haha yeah... Ok
TigerCub Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm not a hater.. It's 10 days. I'm honest. Be happy for what? Knowing someone for 10 days? Haha yeah... Ok Yeah...Ok
AlexDP Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm not a hater.. It's 10 days. I'm honest. Be happy for what? Knowing someone for 10 days? Haha yeah... Ok Honestly it only takes a few days to figure someone out if you're smart. Maybe if you are unlucky enough to meet a sociopath, you're screwed. But with most people you get a broad sense of whether or not they are worth your time. 1
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Yeah...Ok Don't question me over pointless stuff like this. It's a forum you give your opinion... I did. Oh well if someone doesn't like it. I don't like a lot of crap people say on here... Oh well. Call it a hater if you want.
SmileFace Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm not a hater.. It's 10 days. I'm honest. Be happy for what? Knowing someone for 10 days? Haha yeah... Ok Weren't you just sulkng since you wanted to give a guy you knew for two days money. Anywho - like I told you before. If it feels real go with it. I am not going to say not be cautious but please do and look at this as it is. Just go with the flow. I am happy that you have found love - doesn't matter how sudden and that is great but always take a time to look at a whole situation. All the best! 6
Author tigressA Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Yo, if you're gonna get into it, can you take it outside my happy thread please? I wanted to let people here in on my happiness. They can be happy, they can be concerned, they can be condescending, they can be whatever. That's on them.
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Honestly it only takes a few days to figure someone out if you're smart. Maybe if you are unlucky enough to meet a sociopath, you're screwed. But with most people you get a broad sense of whether or not they are worth your time. 10 days is a little fast to fall in love.
AlexDP Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 10 days is a little fast to fall in love. It would be for me.
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Weren't you just sulkng since you wanted to give a guy you knew for two days money. Anywho - like I told you before. If it feels real go with it. I am not going to say not be cautious but please do and look at this as it is. Just go with the flow. I am happy that you have found love - doesn't matter how sudden and that is great but always take a time to look at a whole situation. All the best! No actually I didn't want to give him money. I felt bad for him but not bad enough to give him anything maybe you should reread. Anyways good luck with your 10 day romance.
SmileFace Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 No actually I didn't want to give him money. I felt bad for him but not bad enough to give him anything maybe you should reread. Anyways good luck with your 10 day romance. Do you want me to reference some of your other posts? Maybe you should rethink. 1
ThaWholigan Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Do you want me to reference some of your other posts? Maybe you should rethink. I was about to say that . I'm not surprised to be honest, I kind of knew someone would come in and be annoying
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Do you want me to reference some of your other posts? Maybe you should rethink. Reference whatever you want I don't give a.... Go for it.
Tara247 Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I hope you have a happy ending Op, but you did have sex with him the first time you met him; that isn't a good move. Just guard your heart like someone else said.
whichwayisup Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm not a hater.. It's 10 days. I'm honest. Be happy for what? Knowing someone for 10 days? Haha yeah... Ok You're in no position to judge or make snide comments, all things considering. Instead of zinging her, why not just tell her guard your heart, you don't really know this guy yet, take it slowly and get to know him, keep one foot on the ground. Anyway, Tiger, I say enjoy spending time with him and see how things develop. And what I said above, too.. 1
SmileFace Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I was about to say that . I'm not surprised to be honest, I kind of knew someone would come in and be annoying You would think she will be the last one? I don't get people at all.
ImperfectionisBeauty Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 You're in no position to judge or make snide comments, all things considering. Instead of zinging her, why not just tell her guard your heart, you don't really know this guy yet, take it slowly and get to know him, keep one foot on the ground. Anyway, Tiger, I say enjoy spending time with him and see how things develop. And what I said above, too.. Anyway I said good luck isn't that enough I'm not going to kiss someone's butt sorry..
ThaWholigan Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 You would think she will be the last one? I don't get people at all. She just doesn't like her because of the abortion thread. A bit petty if you ask me. Yes, I clock stuff like that 1
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