Like Him? Then Let Him Know!
Let me share with you that when I first met my late husband, I really did not take him seriously. The night we met each other and stared into each other’s eyes, I could feel a connection of mutual interest, but then when he did this goofy Three Stooges back step on the dance floor, I thought to myself, "no way."
I later ran into him again during a Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Francisco. My girlfriend Ginger accompanied me and since I wasn't interested in him, I introduced them to each other. As I watched him in conversation with her, I began to think that perhaps I had judged him too quickly. I just saw him in a different light that day.
He and my girlfriend went out one time. Later she told me she wasn’t interested in him. Normally, I don’t approach men but something compelled me to give him a call. I shyly told him that I was interested in dating him. He called me an hour later, we went out, and from then on we began a ten-year relationship, eight years married.
Had I not stepped out of my comfort zone and shared my interest in him, I would have missed out on a wonderful relationship. Do I think he was my soul mate? Yes, and now sixteen years later, I have met another. Lucky me.
I wrote this to encourage all of you who are a bit shy or more traditional in gender roles, to most of all, listen to your heart and be brave. As I wrote in my blog What's Better Than Love?, it takes courage, vulnerability and openness to offer your love to someone. Take the chance. You may find it well worth it.
Wishing you true love.
Many Blessings,
Julie
Copyright @ 2008 Julie Yip