Sunday, November 25, 2007

Hopes and fears for a new relationship

Susie sent me an email yesterday, which said (inter alia):

"My feeling is that you and I got on really well. Yes, I would like to see you again - I think we have both made that one clear... As for where we will end up, I don't know. I am clear after last night that "dating" is exceptionally hard. I am not sure if I am ready for another relationship at present - only time will tell. I do not want to lead anyone on or make any promises. I think I will have to take things quite slowly. I can see you and I becoming good friends if nothing else. "Great" I hear you say sarcastically "another friend"! Hey, I am not saying that is what will happen it is just I don't know my own mind at the moment. I hope you understand."

Yes, I am thinking "Great, another friend!" I can seriously see this woman as much more than a friend, and I am already worrying about the fact that she lives in North-east London, and I live in the nether regions of Surrey. Our work and personal schedules will make it difficult to see each other on a regular basis, and I am afraid that my hopes for this relationship are a) greater than her present needs, and b) doomed to be nothing more than hopes dashed by the inconvenience of our respective locations.

Could I relocate for her? Yes, quite possibly. OMG, did I just say that out loud?

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