jace

Where to start? Okay, with regard to your "internal clock," you're 26, which I realize might seem old to you, but is in reality incredibly young!! Trust me on this, there is no hurry to be looking for the "one." In fact, if you're looking chances are very good you'll find, just for the sake of finding. Although it's basic human nature to always focus on the positives when you meet someone you see as a potential mate, the smart money bet is to step back and also take a hard look for red flags. One red flag that jumps out at me is that she has a Masters in Anthropology, which means she has the training to understand what makes you tick, a lot better than you do, which leaves you vulnerable to manipulation. AND don't kid yourself, no matter how perfect and sweet she seems, women are manipulators, it's a trait that's hardwired into their genetic makeup. I'm not saying you shouldn't pursue a potential relationship with this woman, just be realistic about it. You've known her a few weeks and you're already dropping the "L" word? COME ON, you don't need me to tell you that's CRAZY, you already know, which is why you're openly questioning your feelings in this blog. Above all, you must always be true to yourself, which means being completely honest with yourself. You're a 26 year old gamer, which means you're already most probably a bit stunted with regard to your maturity level, and you're an Obama supporter, which means you have a penchant for making bad decisions. Right now what you're feeling is not love, it's infatuation. You're crushing on someone you hardly know and ever ounce of logic you possess is screaming at you to pull your head out of your ass and start thinking straight. Maybe she is the "one," but if you don't approach this thing with your shit wrapped a lot tighter than it is right now, you'll screw it up for sure. You're coming off as NEEDY, and let me tell you women HATE needy!! What women want is what they can not have, another trait of basic human nature. You want this woman to be in your life, wait to see how much she wants the same thing. Challenge her, make her come to you.

yeah i agree, don't question it too much. some people might say dearambellina and i moved quickly on our relationship as well, and in some ways maybe we did, but ya know what? it's still going strong, and our feelings for each other haven't waned, they've only intensified. when it's right, it's right.

so roll with it. and if it's not meant to be, that fact will reveal itself in due course.