Life's been pretty good to me during the past year. I've pretty much been happy most of the time. I've had my "bad" nights and maybe a few problems coming along my way. But compared to others, or even the past years, i've had a pretty steady life.
I guess it all started, when I realized that I dont want any more drama in my life. Last year, I remember, when I came back from travelling, I looked at life differently. Adam kind of helped me in this too. I just realized that I had dated more than 40 guys (all very healthy relationships, no sex involved) and all I got from those relationships wether they were casual/serious or happy/sad was almost nothing!
I thought if I date a lot of guys, I' ll get to know my opposite sex really well; and I'll know what I want from him and what i'm ideal guy is. I also thought, dating different guys with different personalities will help me FIND myself and know what my taste is and what I want. I also thought, If none of these relationships work, then at least I'll remain friends with these guys, cause they were mostly nice!
This could make sense to some extend. I mean I did get to know the guys. I have become more confident dealing with them. I certainly have learned lots of things from them; and wether I was hurt or happy, I always learned something about them and the relationship.
But, what I didnt learn or find, was myself!! for the longest time, I thought I had to search myself in others. Find who I am in other's eye. and that was my mistake. I stepped into friendships/relationships which were focused mostly around the guy and not me! cause I didnt know who I am, and I was trying to become or get along with the guy!! I had no say in anything... everything was revolved around the guy. I thought the key to a happy relationship (or even a friendship for that matter) is to make the person happy and make lots of sacrifices. WRONG!
All these times, I never even took 2 hours to myself to think about who I am and what I really want from myself first!! I always thought, being the society's or the opposite sex's "perfect girl" is the way to go. I was dependent. I thought I was confident and secure, cause I got enough attention look wise, to think that I can have anybody or anything I want. WRONG! Then I wondered why my relationship wouldnt last more than 4 months. After all, I was trying to become what the want. And I was attractive enough for them . what else would they want?
I remember once. One of my sadest break ups: The guy took me to the beach (where we had our best memories) stood in front of me, looked me in the eyes, and said " all these four months, I've had zero feelings for you. All I can say is that you are exteremly nice and attractive.I liked you at first but as time went by, our connection became weaker and weaker. I dont even know why I have no feelings for you , but that's the way it is. Good bye".
Now, I know why. The key to any kind of successful relationship/friendship, is NOT following what others want. Is not pretending to be someone you are not. Is not hiding your feelings, cause you are scared of rejection. Is not becoming like all the other stupid 95% people of our society. Before you get in to anything serious, you should first sit down and take some time for realizing who you are and what you want from life. What are ur goals. What pleases YOU. what are your interest.There are so many avenues we can explore. Religion, Society, Sports, Psychology, etc. Some people devote all their lives into getting to know themselves and who they are.
Books, have helped me alot. They are not my everyday's thoughts/conversations. They take me into another world and open my eyes.These days i'm really tyring to get to know myself.
Its really hard sometimes. Knowing, that 90% of the friend I had, Of whome I had so much "fun" with, of whome I was so close to... have to go. I cant get along with some of them anymore. They dont seem like my real friends anymore. I dont learn from them. I just simply spend my leisure time with them; but even that leisure time, is becoming painful for me, simply because i'm in another state of mind right now, and they are holding me back from reaching it.
It's hard to let go. But I have to do it ; and find people who I can connect with now, that i've changed a little bit. I still have a long way to go. I have not completley matured yet. I have not changed THAT MUCH. I know 2 months from now, I'll look back and this and realize that i've learned/changed so much more.
The biggest lesson i've learnt. Is to be myself and not act! and all people/friends around me are acting constantly. It bothers me so much, that I really dont want to keep in touch with them. None of them are trying to show their real selves to me, or even to themselves; and that's a weakness! that's insecurity and that's fooling urself and others! I was like that, I still might be a little bit. But this really bothers me and irretates me. I'm trying to change it.
As far as guys go. Now I know, no matter who I am with, No matter who he is. I will be myself; and I will demand respect for who I am. I will show my realself , and if somebody does not like it, then that person , is probably not the person I want to be with. I have to be accepted for the person I am and for my own uniquness. There is no body in the world like me. No single person who looks exactly like me or has my exact same personality. So i'm unique, I am ME and I am proud of it. There is no reason why, I have to change for others. I am happy with what I have to offer. And if the person is right, he will accept and cherish me and vise versa.
To follow, and to change for others, ONLY because you want to be accepted, is WEAK and unhealthy. To say "i'm sorry" ,when you dont feel you did anything wrong, to not share your thoughts or feelings; and only go by, what that person says, to not argue or discuss anything you dont agree on, etc , is unhealthy. This way you only destroy youself. and you show that you have absolutely no ability to control/decide or share. This is the biggest turn off for guys. This is a big reason why some people
"fall out of love", or the relationship becomes "boring" or "tiring" , etc.
If you be urself and show urself, everytime you have somethign new and interesting to show and offer, and that person never gets tried or seeing it. Everyday is exciting and interesting and it is indeed, never "boring".
Posted by moon/kimia1
at 12:33 AM PDT
Updated: Thursday, 28 August 2003 1:25 PM PDT
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