IT'S NOT EASY DATING ME
Today we’re going to stretch as writers…with a challenge. Do you dare try it?
The challenge is to write about what it is like to date or live with you from the other person’s perspective. It’s about putting all of your flaws out there for the world to see. So read mine, chuckle and snort…but YOU are next. At the end of this blog is my challenge to every single one of you.
It’s Not Easy Dating Me
by All the Men Stephanie Has Loved
The first thing you notice about Stephanie is that she appears to have it all together. She’s the one everyone comes to for advice…but what no one really realizes is, deep down, she is just as lost as everyone.
She’s an odd combination. Her writing makes her introverted, which can cause her to go deep inside herself and not let anyone in. It’s very rare she lets anyone ever really get to know her. I’m pretty sure no one ever has. If someone really got inside, they might be able to hurt her…so she keeps the world at a distance.
But then there’s this extroverted side of Stephanie that longs for attention. That’s the side that gets a guy in trouble. Stephanie will often go hours without saying a word while her resentment builds and builds. Then suddenly she explodes. You see, it’s not that she just suffers…she wants the world to know she suffers. Particularly the man she’s with. Ninety percent of everything she gets upset has something to do with attention.
If there’s one thing Stephanie doesn’t like, it’s being invisible. Especially to the man she loves. When life’s many distractions cause a man to neglect her for any period of time, she begins to feel taken for granted. Eventually she gives up on trying to get his attention and retreats back into herself.
On the flip side of all of that, Stephanie is a strong, spirited, loving partner. Despite what was mentioned above, she is a very independent person. Almost too independent at times. It seems she WANTS attention, just not too much attention. She fears if anyone puts too much of a spotlight on her, he will see her flaws. So as soon as she’s in that spotlight, she deflects it. It’s a frustrating contrast…most of the time a man has no idea how to respond to any of it.
All in all, she’s just broken. But aren’t we all, when we really look at ourselves?
Okay, your turn. Write your blog and let me know once it’s posted. I’ll compile a list for the bottom of this blog.
***YOUR BLOGS***
My flaws…. Mr. Crowley’s Better Half
I’m a Not So Open Book â¥Sassy Saraâ¥
Itâs not easy dating meâ¦â¦ A Challenge from Stephanie. Good Witch or Bad Witch?
An empathâs guide to living with Niels, The Naked Poet (A challenge by Stephanie) Niels, the naked poet
It’s not easy dating me.. Because I’m your lady and you are my man