Originally posted by EdwardC:
did you in any way let her know you felt this way about her?
Hey Ed,
Sincerely sorry to hear about your bad experience here. Let me be the first to say that, while I know you feel hurt beyond words in one way or another, don't change who you are just because of this one bad experience. Stick to your convictions, someone WILL come along sooner or later that is a great match for you. Someone that isn't afraid or runs away when you voice how you truly feel up front and with honesty. I'm happily married to such a woman myself. They ARE out there, and while rare in quantity, are worth the wait. Keep your head above water and DO NOT let this one experience sour your approach, OK? Unfortunately in today's shallow society, people like you and I aren't much rewarded for our approach, sigh...
While I would generally agree that laying such serious feelings out on the table is a risky proposition, let's face it, you knew the risk and you took it, and now the consequences have come about. Unfortunately for you, your expectations weren't met, and that's putting it lightly judging by your expressed disappointment here. Perhaps you might consider putting aside your hurt feelings and making apologies to her for coming on so strong and for your scathing email and trying to be friends with her? Just an idea...you never know what is truly in a woman's mind dude, it can't hurt to try.
As weird as it may sound, have you ever tried any kind of dating service., etc? I've got some friends who actually had great success using something along this line, what's the worst that can happen? In the end, we're all seeking the same thing, relationship, whether in family, with friends, or with a mate for life, that's what we all cherish. I wish you Godspeed in your journey to find someone with whom you can share your life in a meaningful way for you.
