Oh Happy Me!

Yep. I am happy. For the first time in my life - a guy actually LIKES ME and has made it blatantly obvious! For once, it's not me actually being delusional even! YAY!

I met this guy at a retreat I attended earlier this month. He's pretty geeky, tall, funny and quite sweet. His spelling is absolutely atrocious, but I can deal with that.

We've hung out a couple of times, at least once a week since then. He's stayed over at my apartment for two nights (total)... we just talked, watched movies, he put together a bookshelf for me, and we just had a good time. No, nothing inappropriate happened. (For all those who think this guy may have taken advantage of me, he's actually a perfect gentleman. So much so... or maybe socially awkward, that he's yet to even kiss me, and the hugs had to be first initiated by me. Not touchy-feely I guess)

Reasons I love him:
- We can talk about religion (we're of the same belief system)
- He's ridiculously funny
- He's sweet
- He's genuine
- He's socially awkward. For some reason, it amuses me a bit
- We can just talk about random things and be truthful
- We both love movies! A lot!
- He's a complete geek, ie. a Trekkie in training
- He's tall, and not bad looking
- He's hung out with me so much, and has made me feel so special

He told me he likes me! He told me he wants to go out with me! He told me that he really wants to spend more time with me!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY



PS. Sorry for everyone who responded before. I was experiencing technical glitches, and couldn't see everyone's responses so I had the thread removed. So feel free to repost!

Silly girl!!! I have spent 15 minutes trying to figure out where my reply went So again---I think that is so beyond awesome!! I have goosebumps rereading it and thinking how excited you must be. Oh, and here's my sign for you, too:

I needed to here some good news. I'm very happy for you!

Okay....

So I had cold feet for a while.

The guy brings up his ex-gf a lot.

But apparently (according to one of his roommates) ... they *did* go out for 3 yrs, and it WAS his basically only relationship. So I'm forgiving him for constantly bringing her up, since its nothing bad - like its not indicating he's not over her. But I wasnt sure for a while.

He apparently does like me...

But doesn't know how to deal with the wheelchair. Which ... I'm sadly not really surprised about. It does kinda put people off!!

I get to see him tonight

dear christina,

i am so happy for you. this guy sounds endearing and real. i hope this is a good relationship and a keeper. i hope he stays as nice and all as he is now.

my spouse was not the most handsome guy i dated. in fact it took him 18 months to get an actual date with me. he was smart enough to take it slow and let me actually trust him before we dated (can you say damaged person!). i liked him before i loved him and that is actually a good thing i think.

happy happy happy!!!!!!!

leslie and pixies

You are right unfortunately, most people don't know how to deal with wheelchairs. Hopefully he will settle in and eventually not be uncomfortable. I have leg braces I wear occassionaly for the muscual dystrophy and when I go into stores with them you'd think I was walking naked or something, the way people look. Actually what irritates me is when little look and ask their parents and their parents say "stop it, she'll hear you" or "that's none of your business". For goodness sake!! Anyway, rant over! Just wanted to check in and see if you are still floating on cloud 9?

i'm new to this forum and have just been mainly browsing since i have yet to get to know anyone here... but i stumbled upon this thread and just felt i had to say how happy it makes me to see someone find love. i wish you the best of luck with this guy; you mention the whole wheelchair thing would take some getting used to...well, i can relate a little; i have a sort of disability that makes my left side much weaker than my right, so it's almost like i only have one hand... but i've been lucky enough to find a great guy who knows about it and is more than accepting! i think that's how you know they might be 'the one'; when they love you for everything you are. it's the best feeling in the world, and i'm glad you were able to experiance it!

good for you girl, he sounds like a good guy, happy for you!

Phil (I him) came over last night after a gettogether for the group we met at in November. It was fun... we walked home from the mall (b/c the buses had stopped running). For the record, that's about 2 miles! He did a lot of pushing though. We chatted, and you realize that FB is a part of your life when you discuss "relationship status" on it! I wont change it, until he does first. I told him that too. But we're going out, definitely - and cleared the air a bit too about some issues ... including his ex. Then he cleaned my kitchen (not even kidding) and then we watched part of the DaVinci Code, and he put his arm around my shoulder... and I almost fell asleep on him. 3am, went to bed... and he left this morning. NO, I'm being good. He's a good guy so no funny business! It's nice.

Oh I have goosebumps!!! How wonderful!!! Does he have an older cousin that is single and lives in Michigan by any chance?

'Fraid not, but I'll see if I know anyone in that neighbourhood...

I've learned something important - good men won't be creepy or controlling. (Oh, and that religious events are full of usually decent guys...)

((((((((((((((((( Christina ))))))))))))))))
He sounds like a great guy, I am glad that you found each other.

Dear Christina!!

I am so very Happy for You!!!

What wonderful & warm feelings!!!

Much Love,
Holmes

Awwwwwwwwwww. That's great news, hope things go really well for you both!