tonight...

[athena2]

In my life, the idea of "growing up" has never been this slow moving process. It's like one day I suddenly have this realization that I've grown up

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[darthvincent]

Even if it's not a great first date back on the prowl, it's still an experience. I know exactly what you mean when you look back and you have finally sorted out what really matters in life and what doesn't. We all have those at one point or another. It feels wonderful.

[athena2]

I don't so much I've "sorted out what I want in life." but more, "I've sorted out what I don't want, and I can't believe I still thought I wanted it. Sorts of stuff"

but that feels good too.

[infernophoenix]

I know what you mean exactly. I know when looking for someone, or just thinking about who approaches me, I still compare them somewhat to my ex. I'm beginning to learn what I want and don't want and its making it a lot easier to weed out the bad ones and focus on the good ones. I feel I have grown leaps and bounds after every relationship I've had. There is always something to learn, even from the act of flirting, to asking someone out, to just casually dating. I'm constantly learning exactly what it is I am looking for and what I want. As long as I focus on this learning, I don't mind being single at all. I think that is comforting to me for the first time in my life.