Call me young and naive...

**Arlen** · 9th February 11, 08:19 PM

She's a looker, alright. I'm glad she's making you as happy as you deserve.

**Alan H** · 9th February 11, 08:24 PM

What a cutie.

HER...not YOU....Oyyyy.

Though if she thinks so, that does seem to help!

**ohiopiper** · 9th February 11, 11:02 PM

I'm going to be the voice of reason here, mainly because I lack the skill to engage in witty conversation like the other fellows here.

Keep your head on straight. This may well be love, and if it is, great. Just don't confuse infatuation with love. Infatuation is great for a while, then it fades and never comes back. Love is built on common interests, common goals and common values. It's also built on the realization that some days I may not particularly LIKE my wife due to some temporary situation, but I LOVE her and that will last. Love that lasts is a decision, not an emotion. Emotions come and go. Usually at inopportune times.

Long conversations are the best dates. Get to know someone. Yeah, you went to school with her, but people change over time. It's entirely possible you have both changed to be MORE suited to one another. Or not. Find out before you both make a mistake.

Most of all, just be yourself at all times. Pretending to be something you're not always results in rude surpirises the day after the wedding. Trust me, she'll have enough of those for both of you. Don't you go bringing more into the mix.

If it works out, I'll be thrilled for you. If it doesn't, you'll have learned more about yourself in the process and hopefully gained a lifelong friend, if not a spouse.

But between you and me and the doorpost, I hope it works out for the two of you. She's kinda cute, too.

**Father Bill** · 10th February 11, 08:34 AM

She's lovely! Congratulations should it "stick" and every blessing!

**Woodsheal** · 10th February 11, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Megan. We went to high school together and got back in touch recently.

What a gal.

She's gorgeous. It's chemistry. The feelings can't be denied. Enjoy it! And revel in it! It only happens a couple of times in your whole life....

**artificer** · 10th February 11, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Megan. We went to high school together and got back in touch recently.

What a gal.

She looks like trouble (but in a good way)

You two should get on like a house on fire...

**Mike_Oettle** · 13th February 11, 01:09 PM

Sounds like the real thing. She looks like the real thing.
And if she’s going to the Games with you, that’s a pretty good indication, too.
Hope it works out for you.
Don’t rush things, but this might be a lifelong attachment.
All the best,
Mike

**xman** · 13th February 11, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

Sounds like the real thing.

When I was newly dating the Validator, she and I went to a small gathering, but didn't get a chance to pick up anything to drink on the way as we were, uhm ... too busy, and nobody at the party had any extra beverages so we decided to drop down to the pub quickly for a few and then return. Upon entering the establishment I circumvented my immediate reaction to belly up to the bar. "Be a gentleman, X", I thought to myself and was scanning the room for an empty table when I heard her say from behind me, "Do you want to just sit at the bar"? "Sure", was my reply and no sooner than I had slid onto a bar stool but she positively cooed, "oh, Oban", as she eyeballed the row of single malts behind the bar. That was when I first thought, "This could be forever"! That was nearly fifteen years ago now and we have a three year old son. True story.