September 29, 2008

• A couple of days ago I finally changed my Facebook relationship status from "single" to "in a relationship" for the first time. I hesitated before doing so, as it's only very recently I started seeing this fellow, but I'm enjoying it greatly and wanted to share the news.

  I met him a few weeks ago through my local singles' club, although we didn't really get to talk until last weekend's party. His boyish grin, geekiness and enthusiasm for all things silly drew my attention. After a couple of days of rapid-fire flirtation via internet, I invited him over for a lovely evening of the sort I have been deprived for three years now. It led into the next day, with both of us blowing off commitments to enjoy each other's company.

  I'll not mention his name here yet, for reasons I will explain later. We have loads in common, including a shared cultural background not just by country, but by region within that country. He's much older than I've ever considered dating (he's 42) but you wouldn't know it to look at him. I guess involuntary celibacy is the secret to staying young forever.

  Al (Gilly's beau) has asked if this is lust or a budding relationship. Given my guy's current complicated situation and the newness of our time together, I can't really say. I'm interested in a relationship, but there's no way of knowing anything so soon. I'm just quite happy to go with the flow and enjoy it for whatever it is. This past week has felt much longer than 7 days, in a good way. I've seen him three times in the past week, and now have to wait until Thursday to see him again, and that will be with a group of people. I'm looking forward to next weekend and another opportunity for alone time.

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