rejection

I think I forget how fragile my ego can be sometimes. I like to think that I'm a fairly emotionally stable person and for the most part I am, except when it comes to my dating life.

I went out with a guy last night and it wasn't a bad date. We talked for a bit, the normal "what kind of movies do you like, what kind of music...etc." Not a bad conversation by any means, but it certainly wasn't the best conversation I've ever had. We had very little in common and he reminded me a lot of the guys I hated in high school. In fact his best friends were guys that I graduated with. So why was I upset when he told me how exhausted he was at 8:30?

I felt rejected. I don't like being rejected, especially after that initial meeting. They should be happy that they're getting to spend time with me, not looking for the closest exit.

I realize that not everyone I meet is going to be completely enamored by my charming personality, but it doesn't mean I have to like it.

And just for the record he didn't even offer to buy me a drink.