Just a few
rules and regs before we get started.
First of all, you do not need to be married to qualify nor do you need
to be a girl. There are a lot of us out
there thinking we are alone with nowhere to turn but consider me your official
SMG-GPS. So here’s a quick and easy list
to see if you rank as a SINGLEMARRIEDGIRL.
- When at your place of employ, do the other people in the office just shake their heads and look at you doubtfully as you confirm, “No really, he’d love to be here but he works so far away.” Sweetie, you’ve worked there for five years, they think you are dating your hand.
- Do you own more than two cats or more than two outfits for your pet (s)?
- Have you ever been hit on by a Carnie? Did you kind of enjoy it?
- Do you ever sometimes think, “Just finish already so I can get back to Facebook?” Are you nodding your head in understanding?
- Do you ever reach out for a hand that simply doesn’t reach back?
- Have you ever worn kitten heels with skinny jeans just to see if you still could? Men, this applies to you too! (Bonus points if this was a funeral, wedding or class reunion.)
- Do you ever wish your spouse was just your room mate because you really do have fun vacations and love eating ice cream while watching old movies on the couch, and he’s such a good caregiver and really does do a lot of things like the laundry and the groceries and cleaning and he’s so good with the pets and…why do you suddenly feel like you are making excuses?
- Do you ever wish maybe your parents had put their foot down a little more?
- Do you ever feel like you’re working just a little too hard to hide your awesome?
- Do you feel that pang of recognition in the pit of your stomach when you hear the phrase, “This is just how it is. Accept it”? Is the voice saying it yours?
If you
answered yes to any of these, congratulations, you’re human and normal and not
alone. And you just might be well on
your way to being a SINGLEMARRIEDGIRL.
So what now? What’s the next
step? Well, buy my book, naturally, but
until I write it, why don’t you start like I did? Take yourself on a date and see what
happens. Plan it, pay for it, dress up
for it. Spend an evening with yourself
and rediscover the amazing person that you are. You just might be surprised what an
incredible long-lost friend you’ve forgotten about. Oh, and take yourself somewhere nice; you never get a
second chance to make a first impression.
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