Fairy tales were always my favourite type of story growing up. Knights in shining armour, princes, love, marriage...I was captivated by the idea of it all. This idealistic view of the world is one that I held for many years, really up until recently when I received a decent dose of reality. Dating in the 21st Century is not anywhere near those fairy tale stories, or even my parent's era, the world has changed, people are not always meeting the traditional way.
One Friday night, whilst reading my favourite tea and watching a romantic comedy, it dawned on me...the man of my dreams isn't going to come knocking on my door to ask me out to dinner, get on his knee and propose. I needed to put myself 'out there'. But what does that even mean? I had to swallow my pride and set aside my dreams and...try the new world of dating. Every ounce of my being shivered at the thought, but I thought, it could be fun?
So, I succumbed and I set up an online profile on a dating website, stating all the important details - my height, profession, my likes and dislikes and sat waiting and cringing at the fact I did something I said I would never in a million years do! At first the process is fun and much like a game. As time goes on, you realise there really are some nice people to meet and...some not so nice ones (like in real life!). I have been on many dates now, too many to count and many stories to tell. Chemistry can never really be measured until you meet someone in person. I am a firm believer of the 'instant click'. Sometimes it feels like you really jump through hurdles to get to know someone, then you meet and if there is no spark, it can be a bit disheartening.
I have learnt though to never say never, I recently even tried Speed Dating with some friends. It was an interesting experience. I will probably never do it again, but we had a great night anyway. So even though I am still in the dating game, I know I am trying and getting one step closer to my real-life fairytale in the process.
Even as adult, I love feeling like a princess - even for a moment!
One Friday night, whilst reading my favourite tea and watching a romantic comedy, it dawned on me...the man of my dreams isn't going to come knocking on my door to ask me out to dinner, get on his knee and propose. I needed to put myself 'out there'. But what does that even mean? I had to swallow my pride and set aside my dreams and...try the new world of dating. Every ounce of my being shivered at the thought, but I thought, it could be fun?
So, I succumbed and I set up an online profile on a dating website, stating all the important details - my height, profession, my likes and dislikes and sat waiting and cringing at the fact I did something I said I would never in a million years do! At first the process is fun and much like a game. As time goes on, you realise there really are some nice people to meet and...some not so nice ones (like in real life!). I have been on many dates now, too many to count and many stories to tell. Chemistry can never really be measured until you meet someone in person. I am a firm believer of the 'instant click'. Sometimes it feels like you really jump through hurdles to get to know someone, then you meet and if there is no spark, it can be a bit disheartening.
I have learnt though to never say never, I recently even tried Speed Dating with some friends. It was an interesting experience. I will probably never do it again, but we had a great night anyway. So even though I am still in the dating game, I know I am trying and getting one step closer to my real-life fairytale in the process.
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