The Wrestler

I have been out with The Wrestler three times which is not a lot, but considering it was within a week time it also seems significant. I met the Wrestler on a dating sight. I don’t know exactly what it was that attracted me to him because he is not what I would consider “my type.”

The Wrestler is the complete opposite from my last boyfriend: outgoing, active, funny, all in all he is a character. The Wrestler can and will talk to anyone, from the waters and waitresses to the random people sitting next to us at a concert. He compliments me all the time, he likes to be physical by holding hands with me and the such. One good characteristic that the Wrestler shares with my last boyfriend is flexibility. He is easy going about plans and doesn’t stress when we play things by ear.

The first time we met he took me out to this delicious Japanese restaurant. The best sign was that at the end of the night he paid for meal. We sat for over four hours drinking wine, eating and talking. The second time we went out for margaritas. Finally, on July 4th he took me to Red Rocks. He made an amazing picnic. All three dates have been a lot of fun and I really enjoy being around him even though we are very different. It has been so refreshing to be out with someone who actually “dates.” I have been out on too many dates where the guys are not on their best behavior, don’t treat, or are just looking to get laid. I really felt like I was being taken out on a date!

He seems to have many of the characteristics I say I am looking for: a good job which is legal, a sense of humor, open, outgoing, etc. So what is my hesitation? Why am I still holding some of myself back and not fully embracing this potential relationship. I guess this is part of dating, trying different relationships on and figuring out if what you think you like really fits.