back in the dating arena *groan*

Those who are reading the title line are probably thinking: "Wait, you were dating someone?!"

Well, sort of. I had been spending a lot of time with a guy for the last three months, and I thought that meant we were dating. I finally brought it up with him on Friday, and well...we're just friends. It turns out our expectations were different...I'm kind of in the market for something more serious and he doesn't feel ready for that.

I am grateful that there was no physicality involved or else this would be much harder. He and I are going to stay friends. I know that sounds cliche, but I think we really will. We've managed to stay friends for a good while, we just won't see each other as much.

So, this means I'm really back in the dating arena. I guess I never really left, but I wasn't really sure until a few days ago. To be honest, I'm not exactly happy to be back. I really dislike the dating scene, especially since no one has expressed any interest. What the heck is wrong with me that no one expresses interest, eh? Flirting...I hate flirting. Every time I come from trying flirt, I'm exhausted. I guess I'm not a flirtatious person. Asking guys out...puh-leeze. I really hate doing the asking...even though it's one of the very few ways I've ever gone on dates. That, and getting set up. I have yet to go on a good blind date.

Actually, I'm not quite telling the truth about no one showing interest. It appears that I have a secret admirer in my ward. Either that, or someone told some guy to write an anonymous "love note" to me last night. What I speak of when I say "love note" is a ward thing. At ward social after church on Sundays, you can write a "love note" to someone. It's not a romantic thing (unless you want it to be), it's mostly if you want to say something nice to someone. Well, last night, they came by with the love notes after ward social, and I got one. All mine said was: "Hi Laura! You're pretty!" It was signed with a *wink*. It was definitely a guy's handwriting too. Now I'm wondering who wrote it...

But back in the dating arena...when can I get out of it please?! I really don't like it at all! If you have any cliches to say, spare me. I've heard them all.