Staying Confident

I haven’t written in about one week. A lot sure has happened since then....
Where do I begin? 

I think I will begin by telling you that I’m smiling….  

Not only am I smiling but my bells are not ringing, my gut is quiet and things feel good... My files are all sleeping ;)

So what is happening in this SSW’s world? 
No, PMrR1 has nothing to do with it. In fact, I’m about to send him THE email….. I am still very disappointed with him but such is life and indeed, it does go on.

Last time I wrote to you, I was on the eve of having another outing with Mr Confidence. I told you that he was not overly confident and that things looked good. I’ve since been out with him twice and have talked with him several times over the phone.

Now Mr Confident is ……hmmmm….confident!!

For our second date, I met Mr Confident for a walk at a park. When he saw me, he walked up to me, gave me a kiss, told me I looked beautiful and that he was happy to see me. He then proceeded to take my hand in his and we walked and talked. That was that! No hesitation on his part….. full of confidence. What a change for me!

This 53 year old handsome gentleman sure seems to know what he wants! Oh boy! And no, I’m not talking sexual. I’m talking respectful, affectionate, calm yet full of energy, funny, secure and ROMANTIC. Holy crap! (lol).

Yes, I’m backpedaling and eating my words big time. Romance does exist!!

Would you like one example? On our third outing, after our movie, we went to a local coffee place in order to access public wifi. Why you may ask? Mr Confident had brought his laptop with him. We ordered coffee, he sat beside me and together, we took turns accessing our personal dating profile. We deleted our profiles from the site….together…..in the middle of a coffee shop, sitting side by side. He brought up exclusivity. I never did.....

After we deleted the profile, he looked in my eyes, kissed me and thanked me for doing this with him. 

I guess it's official, they do exist eh? For the first time since I’ve been on that dating site, a man has not only agreed to, but has also taken the first steps in getting off the site because he had found someone. Me! :)

So now, not wanting to analyze it but certainly wanting to discuss it with you, I want to assure you that yes, I’m careful and will continue to do so. It will be so much better to actually be off the site and concentrate on getting to know one person. 

My guard is up, Mr Confident has picked up on the fact that I am cautious. He simply hugged me and told me that he was a very patient man......

My bff and I had a talk about Mr Confident. My wonderful bff told me wise words. She said ‘don’t anticipate, participate’. I will use it as my new motto. My other good friend also gave me astute words to live by. She says (and she is so right), trust him until he gives you reason not to trust you’. 

Thank goodness for friends that keep my grounded because believe me, after 10 years of being single, being a part of a couple will be quite an adjustment. Mr Confident told me he’d be patient for that too…..

So there you have it. Does Mr Confident = Mr Right? Is he THE one? I don't know yet. But for the first time in almost one year of dating, I seem to be on the right path to find out.... 

He sure has a ton of qualities that I like.... :)

Yes, apparently these confident and romantic men do exist..... 

I’m in shock…but I am smiling…

I will keep you posted.....
SSW :)) yes, that's a big smile!