BREAKUP EXPERT: Dating • Breakup • Recovery • Advice • True Stories • Red Flags • ECards • New Quotes • LAUGH > It’s why we’re here 😉
I was done! After years of feeling like I was the one at fault in dying relationships, I had decided to take a break from dating and chronicle my journey of Singledom. And this wasn’t something I would have told the guy with the rank breath sitting next to me on my commuter train, despite the cinematic Meg Ryan scenarios that played in my mind and his not-so-sly glances at my iPhone.
I had contemplated having a year of Singledom before my last breakup years ago, and after ending another “friendship,” I had finally decided to do it. I was done. I needed a break. After all, I figured it couldn’t hurt to concentrate fully on myself at the time – without guilt – for a year.
So with a big F-U I said, “Adios!” to the rank-breath-man on that train, the game-player and the married guy who still wasn’t sure where his life was taking him. I was done. I took my year.
Now that my year is over and gone, I can honestly say it was the best move I ever made. It was like finally trimming off the dead ends of my hair. Like finally sticking to the healthy fitness plan. Like finally buying those $200 jeans. I took the year off, and the whole world opened up to me. This was just the start of my journey. You’d be happy to know where I am now. I took that road less traveled, and yes, it made all the difference.
Hope you are having a great Monday….
I nominated you for the Wonderful Team Membership Award!!!
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Aw thanks! Xoxo
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Wait… Did I have to do something for it? I’m Award Challenged! Lol
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In case you didn’t know I think you and your blog are awesome. I’m nominating you for the Liebster Award. Keep em coming! I’m loving it!!!!
Follow instructions here to claim: http://relationshipremedies.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/liebster-award-nice-to-be-noticed/
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Thanks! 🙂
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OMG I never did anything about it… LOL I’m all Gafatch! LOL
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Okay… I’m working on it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Post will come soon> Better late than never. LOL
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You still have time!!!!!! 🙂
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Good luck on your journey. I’m sure you like many many people will be happier for it!
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Thanks so much! It’s a long haul but I feel like I’m finally getting somewhere 😉
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I just began, but I already feel a difference, but maybe it’s not that much different for me because I’ve been single most of my life.
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I think sometimes the challenge is also accepting that it may take a while. If you dont already, check out “Valley Girl Gone Country.” She’s got posts that’ll probably hit home for you too. And keep commenting – we like to hear everyone’s updates!
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Love the challenge you’re making yourself. Can’t wait to read more about it. You are a very strong writer with a lot wit. Looking forward to reading more of your posts! 🙂
xoxo
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Thanks so much, Meg – huge compliment, I appreciate it! … Unfortunately so far I’m failing like a hooker on corporate pay day (ok well maybe not that bad. Lol…)
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Trust me! I have so many of those days as well! & as it might not seem that bad, it feels that bad 😛 haha! But some days you’ll feel like a high class hooker for athletes and famous people 😛 haha! JK! It does get better though. Working on being single now & it sucks sometimes. But other times, it gets better! Like when the cute guy at the gym smiles you and you don’t fall off the treadmill in complete shock 😛 haha! Be Strong Girl! 🙂 WE GOT THIS 😉 HAHA
xoxo
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Good Morning !!!
I nominated you for the Quintet of Radiance: Five Ennobling Awards!!
Have a wonderful day!!
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LOL Awesome! Thank you! … What is it? LOL
I’m slacking on posting these… will post asap! Thanks, Jolene! 🙂
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OMG I never posted this!!!
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I hear you loud and clear! Yeah for singledom!
Thanks for the follow! G~
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Sounds good, a year will fly by and sounds lovely to spend some time doing things for yourself without worrying about blokes.
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Right you are! If only I could remember that I’m supposed to be single! Stay tuned for another post…
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I dropped the ball! Read my latest post, “I will NOT send this.” Boo to me! I’m working on it though…
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Being deliberate about it is such a great idea! You started in August, did you? (Reading the comments above.)
Just curious when the timeline starts and ends.
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Hi 🙂 thanks. Sort of… If May is August! Lol. But i think round of changes is permanent.
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Good call. May, huh? You’re almost halfway!
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Unfortunately I had two resets and I was practically “blogging a lie” (living a lie lol) so I reset. Day 1 was Friday.
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Good for you. It’s tough! I don’t know if I could commit to that.
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Lol thanks though 😉
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Sooooo I’m kinda in love with your blog! lol Just discovered it on my reader and i am beyond excited. I am 6 months into my “no man diet” and to see someone else who is attempting the same thing makes me feel less weird. Especially seeing that my friends all seem to think i’m insane. Spending some time to work on ourselves can’t be a bad thing right?
Cheers to us!
can’t wait to read more 🙂
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Thanks, Tales! ❤ I started it during the first break from "Married Guy." How are you doing with yours? I'll check out your blog 🙂
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Oh I’ve never actually blogged about my “no man diet” To be honest, my feelings about it are complex and I’m not quite sure how to put it all in a post just yet. I’m hoping to have post a few at the end of my journey. Maybe we cans compare notes at the end? lol
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What! You should! Blog what moves you the most, Scarlett. Complex is good too. Writing helps sort it all out – it’s like unraveling a bowl of spaghetti. Do you have a time span plotted? I look forward to seeing your blog! 🙂
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Good idea, and good luck! Thanks for following the Jenn stories!
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Thanks, Jenn!
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Hey!
Just wanted to let you know I’ve been nominated for the Sisterhood of World Bloggers Award!
http://sexandthecincy.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/sisterhood-of-world-bloggers-unite/
Take the time to accept by checking out the post and following the instructions!
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Wait… You or me? Lol Thank you!! 🙂
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LMAO…you
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Lol you rock, thank you!
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sometimes you think about the friends you made. 😀
you misspelled designing on your latest post.
and yes.. still changing employment.
– you have my encrypted email.
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thanks for visiting my blog — especially since it’s led me to your wonderful site!
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I’m so glad! Im updating so it should be even more … Uh… Wonderfuller … Soon. Lol 😉 lol
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