The Search Continues

Finding a Meaningful relationship has become one of the most difficult things I've had to go through. It use to come so easily. I met someone, we liked each other, we started dating. Plain and simple. Now, as I get older there are so many different dimensions for picking a person to start a relationship with, according to society. I mean the key characteristics are the same between society and my approach: find them attractive, have a good personality and get along well. The above use to be all that was really needed to at least make an attempt at a relationship. Now, however, we judge possible significant others on their job, education and their past. I don't want to be part of that mold. I don't care where you went to school or if you did at all, I don't care if you make 80k or 8k. What I do care about are your moral convictions, your ability to let go and have fun, your wit and sense of humor. I look for qualities such as integrity, ambition, and strength of character. These are all things we ourselves can control and determine. We choose how we are defined based on our beliefs and ideals. While I didn't attend the best university, I am still intelligent...while I don't have the greatest job, I still work hard. And, even though I might never have millions of dollars, I do know what I want out of life... I want to be happy. Happiness comes to different people in different ways. I am my happiest when I have someone to share this life with...so in conclusion: the search continues.