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Back in Session: Week Nine of Therapy

When I went to my last therapy session at the end of May, things were looking a lot different than they do now, to say the least. I wasn't happy. I was still in the old apartment. SCL and I were still together and fighting over the couch. She was uber preggers.Yesterday I hardly recognized her without the belly! 

With only 50 minutes to fill her in on the last three and a half months, I gave her the Reader's Digest version: I moved out; SCL broke up with me; I cried; I went on vacation; I decided to start dating; I had a beach fling; I got a crush on Dr. Nutrition. It kind of makes my head spin just thinking about it. But, with all of this going on, what was really interesting is that I wasn't too fixated on dealing with the, "Is dating a good idea?" question but rather with the insecurities I am feeling now that I've found someone I'm interested in. 

So, as cliche as it sounds, C and I are going to be talking about....wait for it...SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES! Especially around body image and food. AWESOME. Cannot wait to delve into all my bullshit about that. But, C is super supportive, and if there's anyone I feel comfortable admitting I've got issues with, it's her. Oh yeah, and all of you in the blogging world, too.

In the meantime, Dr. Nutrition and I spent another night on the phone last night after he finished reffing his soccer games. He said, "For two people who hate to talk on the phone, we sure have been doing a lot of it." A good sign, right? Tonight for our fifth date we are going wine tasting, which I'm super excited about. Oh, and if I can gush for just a moment, he, knowing how much I love ballroom dance, actually bought a package of dance lessons, so he can learn the basics and we can dance together. I like this one. 

15 comments:

  1. A guy...voluntarily buying dance lessons? HOLY. SHIT. He must really, really like you.

    WOOT!! Still so excited for you.

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  2. OMG! I can't believe he bought ballroom dancing lessons for himself! That's the best thing I've heard all week! Congrats!

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  3. wow!! that is so adorable he bought dance lessons!! i read it and just went "awww"- he totally sounds like a keeper!!

    xx
    dee

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  4. that is so amazing he bought himself dance lessons!! i read that and thought "awww"!! he sounds like a keeper!!

    xx,dee

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  5. He listens, he cares about what interests you and he's super sweet! I think we all like this one!

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  6. Keep him. Seriously. Major, major keeper. I'm shocked!

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  7. Have fun tonight and don't enjoy the wine too much!

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  8. been catching up on everything and so glad you're having fun with this guy (even I have a crush on him!) and that you're talking to someone about the stuff you're feeling. happy for you!

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  9. He sounds pretty perfect. So yes, you should keep him. Dancing lessons?! Girl, it's hard to find a guy who would willingly go to dancing lessons, much less purchasing them!

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  10. Can we say KEEPER!?! YES! Have fun tonight missy! =D

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  11. Love how everyone is thinking this guy is adorable for buying dance lessons--because he IS! Will post about last night's (er...this morning's) date when I get caught up on work!

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  12. It has been said, but it should be said again. Dance lessons = cutest thing ever.

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  13. so i'm going to take another route on the commenting, though i'd be lying if i said that that wasn't dern cute. self esteem issues are not cliche! self esteem issues are paramount, and i think it's great not only that you're talking about it, but that you're willing to share it with us. kudos to you, chica. and keep smiling... :)

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  14. ps - 88 followers! that's amazing. good for you!

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