What's wrong with dating these days? Everyone wants to be loved, right?
I guess my curse is wanting something different. If you really look at dating and romance, it's become pretty damn formulaic, has it not? Check it out:
I'm tired of being told what's normal, especially by mass media. I completely disagree with the fact that being a single chick in her late twenties is something to be embarrassed by.
The thing is, this need for a fairy-tale romance is deeply ingrained in our society. Running alongside the mainstream culture's search for "the one" is a counter-culture of guys and gals basically trying to see who can have the most sex.
I'm caught somewhere in the middle. I've done the serious relationship thing and at this point in my life, it's NOT for me. But I'm also not trying to be grand high queen of the sluts. Who wants a gift they can't give back? Interpret that how you will.
So now it's back to basics. I'm just doing what makes me happy and going out with men when I have the time/inclination. If they can't hack it, they get thrown back in the pit to fight it out.
I guess my curse is wanting something different. If you really look at dating and romance, it's become pretty damn formulaic, has it not? Check it out:
- Meet, sparks fly.
- Date, become exclusive.
- Fall in love as you get to know one another.
- If you really want to be corny, insert some boy loses girl or girl loses boy drama just for fun.
- Reconcile in a super cheesy can't-live-without-you love fest.
- Get engaged and/or move in together.
- Get married and/or have kids.
- Spend the rest of your lives being blissfully happy and/or annoying the living shit out of each other. Sometimes both AT THE SAME TIME.
I'm tired of being told what's normal, especially by mass media. I completely disagree with the fact that being a single chick in her late twenties is something to be embarrassed by.
The thing is, this need for a fairy-tale romance is deeply ingrained in our society. Running alongside the mainstream culture's search for "the one" is a counter-culture of guys and gals basically trying to see who can have the most sex.
I'm caught somewhere in the middle. I've done the serious relationship thing and at this point in my life, it's NOT for me. But I'm also not trying to be grand high queen of the sluts. Who wants a gift they can't give back? Interpret that how you will.
So now it's back to basics. I'm just doing what makes me happy and going out with men when I have the time/inclination. If they can't hack it, they get thrown back in the pit to fight it out.
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