Anyone who’s been reading this love quest understands that the journey has largely been a sad and unfulfilled search for true love, particularly during the 1970s. At that time, my adolescent desire for puppy-love companionship was all-but-completely thwarted by my intense fears of … Continue reading
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I believe that vulnerability is a necessary ingredient of true love, because you can’t fully enjoy another unless or until you lower those protective emotional barriers. You can’t love unless you trust. But when you trust, you open yourself up to … Continue reading
I heard from [Kar] yesterday. She left me voicemail, curious about how Mom is doing since the heart failure diagnosis last week. That was sweet of her to remember my family in these trying times. Now I do not normally let a call … Continue reading
It occurs after years of dating, that perfect tens only stay that way for an instant. Then they become as human and flawed as the rest of us. Makes one wonder at the long-term advantage of a ten; particularly once … Continue reading
So I brought up Facebook this morning, all cheery and ready to put in another day in earnest at the love quest. But then, I got stung in a most egregious fashion, as I noticed that a girl I’d pursued … Continue reading
From audio journal episode: AJE-2010-05-31-21-52. I thought when I got back in touch with [Judy] a few weeks ago (details here), that things would be different this time. But so far, we’ve only talked once on the phone in nearly … Continue reading
From audio journal episode AJE-2010-05-07-19-30. Some folks experience getting rejected more than others (what authority ever said that life is fair?). But in the end, we’ll all experience at least a little rejection; whether in love, career, or any other … Continue reading
I spent last Saturday afternoon at DelGrosso’s water park, people-watching. Well, more precisely, GIRL-watching, and as I looked on, the following ideas occurred: It’s best to look for a new lover when it’s warm outside because the heat prompts girls to reveal … Continue reading
When an already-existing attraction is suppressed due to prejudices, diagnosis biases, and ill-informed judgments, eliciting compassion might work to persuade someone to lower these barriers and allow their underlying feelings to come through. But the joy of being kind is … Continue reading