Okay folks, tell me how you temper those feelings of reckless abandon when you meet someone, or do you want to? Do you ever even experience this?



I know for me I adore it, although it happens rarely. I like to just let go and go with the flow, it is freeing...

Sounds as though you are having a very good day

It truly is liberating, when it happens. It's like nothing else -- there's a sense of functioning on a higher level, where senses seem enhanced and sensations are heightened.

I've been there enough to have developed an almost-subconscious fear of "the crash," though -- the thing that happens when the balloon pops, so to speak -- a hesitancy, a "watch-your-step" subliminal defense mechanism -- and I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.

Here's hoping your balloon never pops -- if anyone deserves an impervious and eternal balloon, it's you....!

The world is full of airheads & sharp objects.

Aww Lexy, thank you.

I am being encouraged to do this, to abandon my complex analyzing, and just go with it. I can do this in other ways. Damn if I don't feel so relieved to just really and truly go with it, in the moment. To just answer a question without putting it exactly where it should be or to use an analogy. It's like a filter has been removed. Especially in that I've learned a lot about myself and why I do things. For that if nothing else I'm exhilerated.

I don't have it in me too much anymore. That attitude is what got me where I am today. Not in too good a place. Fortunately, I am a little better off than I was before that piece of crap husband left me in Co. with no family, no nothing.

Aww, Shoes I am sorry. How about just sexually, then? You know, the whole "take me now" feeling....

It happens once a week...called a booty call

I think you SHOULD just "let it go"...but be yourself too!! Too much of trying to figure things out sometimes makes things too complicated

Seriously Lily, I know that feeling. If I could ever find someone I could truly trust enough I'd love to give in to that feeling again. I doubt it's going to happen though. I don't even enjoy drinking much because I don't like thinking I may not be totally in control of myself.

A great one, thank you very much for noticing!

Lilith, it's been so long ,that I don't remember too well that feeling.

I totally understand. I went on so many dudly dates I thought it really was me for a minute, then I realized this time my perserverance might have paid off. I'm not trying to be futuristic, but rather just go with it. It feels fantastic and I think I am tempering my risk with the failure, if it happens.

I'm okay with getting hurt. I'm stronger than that. What I think the issue is... we are ALL deserving of that intensity of emotion and the reckless abandon in all it ways. There are not too many chances uot there, we have to grab them when they come as long as we use judgment.

Shoes~ You are a hot mamma.... go back out there and look for a hot stud...

alrighty now!!! I want my Lilith back, this one is too sweet and full of good cheer.... I want my old Lilith back

















just kidding dontcha love unicorns

Very cool Lil. Haven't really thought of it from that angle before..

Doodle.... thank you. Trust your gut, but be aware. That is the key here andas long as you trust yourself, then you can let it go and just enjoy yourself.


Fran~ I'm sorry.... it will temper out I swear.

Im a gentleman I let the woman indicate where she wants the relationship to go.

Lilith, you're right. My problem is that my morality keep's getting in the way. I used to have a much more positive outlook. Gotta get that back and, have some FUN!

I'll be honest. Since I divorced my wife, I have been more "cavalier" with someone I meet. I'm up front and honest about what I want and if they accept that, then great. If not, I move along.

Sure. Being analytical, logical and sensical are good, but sometimes you just go with it. You have to no matter what happens. You may get burned. Or, you may find out that you hit it off and their is something their to grow upon.

I hate that saying "follow your heart". It just seems to wishy washy for me. I say, "go with your instincts" and whatever happens...happens. Might sound irresponsible, but life is short and I want to experience things...not live in fear.

You're strong, and smart, and capable, and nothing will knock you down for more than a minute or two. I've seen that in you.

And the problem was never you -- the problem was simply finding someone worthy of you. I have to say, in all honesty, that is a tall order. Exceptional people work best with other exceptional people -- but "exceptional," by definition, conveys a rarity and uniqueness that can't be found under the average rock.



So true. Grab it, work it, hope for the best and do all you can to make it happen. How many of these chances do any of us get?