In my opinion, one of the biggest steps necessary in getting over a break up is getting yourself back out there. I'm of the belief that one of the best ways to get over someone is by finding someone new who is fun and exciting. It not only offers some much needed distraction, but is also proof that there is still potential for great relationships out there. (One potential complication, of course, is the 'rebound effect.' Remind me to expound on that later.)
So recently I decided my next step was to follow my own advice. I was finally fully moved in to a new apartment in an exciting part of the city, and no longer stuck in suburbia where everything exciting (and I use that term loosely) seems to close by 9pm. It was easier for me to see myself even attempting dating if I knew I wouldn't have to let mom know every time I was going on a date (and those poor boys wouldn't be forced to potentially meet my parents every time they picked me up!). Living in your parents' basement, while great for your bank account, is really a game killer. But I digress.
I started going out to some nearby bars with my friends or roommates and would actually give out my number periodically. Now bars don't really seem like the ideal place to meet guys, but let's be real. I'm still new at this whole dating game and bars are easy. Maybe I'll up my game to a classier location in the future, but don't hate on my rookie status too much.
Well one of these boys I gave my number to actually contacted me well before midnight to ask me out to coffee. I figure I gotta start dating, so why not? No time like the present. Stories of my first foray into dating PB (post-breakup) to come.
How did you first venture back out into the dating world? Or did a relationship just fall into your lap? (p.s: been there, done that.)
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