I've been on this planet for a short time, but I've done,seen and figured out quite a few things during that time. Again and again, there's been only one subject that can jump up and totally confound me once I dare think I've got it patially figured out:
Women.
It seems that some (not all, mind you) of that species exists in some sort of temporal warp, because the merest posession of any stability (mental or emotional), barefaced honesty and frankness totally escapes them.
I must say I got very lucky, blessed or both with my wife, for she rarely if ever pulls any emotional or mental 180's on me...
Having said that, the best thing that worked for me in the dating field was to approach relationships (those that involved more than the typical college 2-week beer-googles, flagrant fornication and the inevitable disenchantment)with the same caution that merits a coiled cobra with it's hood flared. EXTREME caution. That, and having quite low expectations on having anything truly fun and meaningful happening when trying to get physically and emotionally close to something as beautiful and dangerous as that...
In any case, this too, shall pass and I hope things turn out for the best. It sucks to have such hopes dashed, but better hopes during a trial run than expectations and love during a meaningful relationship...
