How Do You Say to Someone…
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008I really like you. As simple as that.
I like the way you think about things, the way you laugh, the way you write with your left hand. I like that you read the paper and take your coffee black. I like the way your face lights up with surprise when I say something that makes you laugh, the way you shake your head when I pretend to spar with you over politics, the way you inspect my apartment to make sure I’m safe.
I like that you know where I come from, know instantly what parts of me still harbor a small town sensibility. I like that you recognize I can handle things myself but sometimes appreciate your input. I like that you said you wanted more than to kiss me, that you called, that you took me on a bona-fide date, that you wanted to see me again and again and again.
I really like you. And I know, just know, call it what you will; that you like me too. But you’re already pulling away from me, pushing me away from you. So soon.
Don’t ask me how, but I also know, just know, that if you wouldn’t, we might have something here, might actually be something to one another.
Or maybe you already know that too.
If he has read this or ANY of his friends or associates then chances are he is FREAKED OUT! I like your writing because I don’t know you, but if I were him I would be freaking out. Not because you are crazy or anything, but because chances are you are right, and that can be a scary feeling at first. So let him figure things out on his own with out your analyzing and commentary on his head movements and which hand he writes with. I am just a guy who happened to read this, and I have liked a girl or two in my day and I have also broke it off with girls for this very reason. Not because I didn’t like them but because I felt like I was being analyzed… good analyzing can be freaky too….this IS the world wide web!
Advice from a guy- HOORAY! Thank you!
I think I tend to agree with you about the whole freaking him out thing, which is why I wrote about it rather than saying any of it to him. But wouldn’t it be nice if I actually could say what I was thinking without FREAKING someone out? Just once?
As it is, I’m giving him his space and haven’t called or seen him in almost a week….which makes me feel like shit, but you know, whatever.
I hope that I did not make you feel like shit! AND YES IT WOULD BE NICE! sometimes things just take more time….i would txt or call him with a funny thing you thought he would enjoy…if you have to make up a story that so conviently lets him know you are thinking of him and that you are funny and sweet and not over doing it! Advice from the guy!
I agree, some guys have a space thing. And a time thing.
Hang in there, it won’t last forever…