tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post2631612611175431358..comments2023-09-08T07:59:52.357-05:00Comments on AmericanBridget (Jones): Voices from boyfriends of pastAmericanBridget (Jones)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-73557765847279247802013-01-22T12:18:03.832-06:002013-01-22T12:18:03.832-06:00I can understand where you're coming from. I a...I can understand where you're coming from. I am that girl who didn't need a man to validate or dictate my existence. Thankfully, James was extremely persistant and patient while attempting to prove to me that he wasn't interested in casual dating just because or the fact that he wasn't going to run just because my family is occassionally obessive and one foot in one foot out of a looney bin. It took months before I even gave him the chance and I spent what could have been some great times being selfish and doubting how genuine he was. Sometimes you just have to take that little leap of faith and put yourself out there. If you don't you keep out the bad, but you also keep out the good. It's a coin toss, but it's worth it. Laura Whitfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16088081371946352155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-71792348855278408052013-01-12T22:53:20.715-06:002013-01-12T22:53:20.715-06:00Thanks Jen. I am thinking about Blissdom. I'...Thanks Jen. I am thinking about Blissdom. I'll have to call you and get the scoop on how these blogger conferences work, I'm totally in the dark and hesitant. Talk me into it!AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-30117229479817358972013-01-12T22:52:29.364-06:002013-01-12T22:52:29.364-06:00Thank you for the vote of confidence. You're ...Thank you for the vote of confidence. You're right...he is different. And I can honestly say this: I have not even one iota settled with him. Not even an ounce. That's a good feeling.AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-72290029045265940592013-01-10T14:17:09.471-06:002013-01-10T14:17:09.471-06:00I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! This is great news! Every...I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! This is great news! Every relationship has the potential to be an unique story, lesson, and experience. This is different, because he is different. Everyone brings something different to love. Can't wait to hear more! WONDERFUL! Readyandfadinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701847911003124862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-28786815172670998592013-01-10T12:54:18.866-06:002013-01-10T12:54:18.866-06:00I love that you've taken a moment to really pr...I love that you've taken a moment to really process what's going on and how all those past hurts could harm this relationship. You BOTH deserve to have a great romance, full of open communication and devoid of harmful preconceptions. I hope you guys continue to talk it out and just enjoy each other.<br /><br />Let's chat soon...want to hear more!<br /><br />XOXO!<br /><br />PS - BlissDom in March!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-90194402583488853282013-01-10T12:51:09.963-06:002013-01-10T12:51:09.963-06:00Thanks Claire. I am glad to learn I am not alone ...Thanks Claire. I am glad to learn I am not alone in having these freakish thoughts. I just keep telling myself that demons of past are the past and not to be dealt with NOW!AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-3028561407619445092013-01-10T12:41:20.981-06:002013-01-10T12:41:20.981-06:00All this is totally normal--self-doubt, anxiety, d...All this is totally normal--self-doubt, anxiety, dread, all of it. Oh, I remember it well. But I think this one is different, and I'm so excited for you. Also, I want a picture! Claire Kieferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794131643377703649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-36722452652807886462013-01-10T09:03:59.383-06:002013-01-10T09:03:59.383-06:00Apparently my sentiments are common among us ladie...Apparently my sentiments are common among us ladies! While I'm glad I am not alone in this, I am sorry it happens more than I care to know with others. Thanks for the post and the insight!AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-37282428390504130392013-01-10T09:03:04.510-06:002013-01-10T09:03:04.510-06:00Ahh man, we're kindred spirits! I do have a g...Ahh man, we're kindred spirits! I do have a good one, scratch that, a great one...and so do YOU!AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-504126350950022882013-01-10T05:48:04.902-06:002013-01-10T05:48:04.902-06:00Dear god, I have been right there. After a divorce...Dear god, I have been right there. After a divorce at 30 and years of dating in the city. Years of shitty disappointment and second guessing and what not. And when I met my man, the one I actually ended up moving to another continent for (well, long story, but he moved from the US first and then I decided that waking up with him every day is pretty vital and I left 1.5 years after he moved;), but when I met him I remember one conversation with a girlfriend. I was just shocked that he was referring to us...US...and WE and making sure his new condo allowed dogs because I had dogs and making sure I liked his new car because he wanted me to drive it whenever I wanted....and I was all "HOLY SHIT. THIS IS STUFF MARRIED PEOPLE DO AND WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE." Seriously. Here I was, always the one wanting a man to commit after too much BS exposure in the world of dating, and I had found a man who was totally happy to commit to me and I freaked. <br /><br />Thankfully it got better very quickly thanks to lots of love and doing what you are doing right here:)<br /><br />Happy for you! Fabulously Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415426705611682839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-21052309909971510552013-01-10T05:36:16.064-06:002013-01-10T05:36:16.064-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Altaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144284101443314038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-26662845626734705282013-01-09T23:57:59.374-06:002013-01-09T23:57:59.374-06:00Oh my. Loved this. So loved this because it's ...Oh my. Loved this. So loved this because it's me... But it's you and your story. I'm learning to let the past hurts go (such a hard lesson because you almost want to pin some sick twisted badge on your chest that says "look what hell I went through"). Sounds like you've got a good one. And some good communication too. Cheers to the good ones. xoNancy Cluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204479895714798872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-9986687424470396262013-01-09T20:01:52.081-06:002013-01-09T20:01:52.081-06:00Good! I'm glad that while working on myself t...Good! I'm glad that while working on myself to inspire my own hope I can pass it along to others. Keep your head up!!!AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651626342866434997.post-74576819374603001942013-01-09T19:50:38.877-06:002013-01-09T19:50:38.877-06:00i like this.
a job. a mortgage. great friends. a l...i like this.<br />a job. a mortgage. great friends. a life.<br />it cant really be that repelling, can it? <br />maybe that it explains it. at least for me.<br /><br />rooting for you. :)<br />you give me hope :){cuppakim}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17698737918155617814noreply@blogger.com