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Is this pessimistic?
| Thu, 01-05-2006 - 4:59pm |
OK, a friend of mine who is also doing OLD commented that I didn't seem "excited" about meeting a guy tonight I guess because I have an "out" where some friends are having a happy hour that I can use if things are not going well. To which I responded:
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She responded back with "Somebody's New Year doesn't seem like it's starting off bathed in sunshine ;-)" basically implying that I am being negative. I personally think I am being more realistic because I REFUSE to get excited again only to be disappointed. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised at having a good time than let down.
Do you guys think this attitude is too negative?

She's new to OLD, right? LOL
I think you're being pragmatic and smart.
Nah, you guys just have a slightly different view on things.
Yup, pretty new and she's only done eHarmony and definitely more off than on.
Thanks ya'll. I was concerned that I was being negative. I do HOPE tonight goes well, but I'd rather keep my expectations low to moderate than get hyped up. I remember doing that back in the beginning and I'd get SO disappointed when there was no chemistry. I always felt like it was something wrong with me. Now I know it's not and would rather just be pleasantly surprised if it goes well.