What is it about this city that is so non-committal?

I’m noticing a trend here. Ok, it’s not a trend. It’s a lifestyle.

Yes, people here are free-thinking and alternative. They go against the grain in so many aspects of life. But when it comes to commitment, it feels like men (and women!) run like Bubonic Plague is coming.

Prime example…

I met someone online (Don’t want to mention the website, but it is one of the most popular dating websites out there). We liked each other, got along perfectly, and had been seeing each other on and off for the past year and a half. But in all of that time, that casual complacency set in. Finally, it came to the point where I said (paraphrasing) “Look, no more casual dating for us. It’s either time to commit, or time to say goodbye.” Well, he assured me that the conversation was best left spoken in person. In the meantime though, he said that he took his profile off that site. He also continued to call and stay in close contact with me.

All along, I was thinking, why is it taking so long to talk about the subject?!? If you like me, you like me. And after all of this time, I really don’t want to be strung along, ya know!

A few weeks later, something in my gut told me to check that website. So I did.

Whaddya know…he was on there. In full view. Active.

What did I do? Said goodbye and good riddance.

Moral here? Don’t be silly like me and ignore those obvious signs signs signs…

Ladies: Check ‘em. Check the man and check your gut. I think both will lead you to the right place.
Men: Don’t string girls along. It’s just juvenile. If you want to play around with girls, then go back to the sandbox and stay there.