Date & Dish

The title of my post is an attempt to bring some humor into my life right now. See, things with German guy have taken an interesting turn.

We met up tonight and had a nice time, as usual. It’s obvious that we have a very real, deep connection that is somewhat mysterious. At one point, he asked me what I thought was going to happen with us. I told him I had no idea, and if I did know I would be making my living as a fortune teller.

Later in the evening, after a few hours of snuggling and chatting and kissing, when he was saying goodbye to me at my car, he told me he was going to an event with his ex-girlfriend on Thursday. He told me that there is nothing going on between them, but then he confessed that their relationship had only ended shortly before we met again. I could tell that he was a bit frustrated and things were complicated. He said he didn’t expect things to move so fast between us, and I agreed. I also told him that I did not have a problem with him being friends with his ex (because I don’t), but I have to admit that I do not know what the situation really is like with her. Is their relationship truly over? Does she want to get back together with him? Is my fairy tale coming to a quick end?

Why are relationships so incredibly complicated?!

I am a bit discombobulated at the moment. I am trying, oh so hard, to continue going with the flow. I am trying to treat German guy the way I would want to be treated in his situation, because I have been in a similar situation and know what it’s like when you’ve just gotten out of a relationship and are trying to remain friends with your ex. I also, though, know how confusing it can be to meet someone you really like when you’re not over your ex.

Part of me wonders if I should take a few steps back and give him time or if I should stick things out and see what happens. I can’t help but want to protect myself, though, and my heart….