The waiting game
If you ask a guy how long he waited to “seal the deal” with his girlfriend and you are likely to get a very precise answer. Apparently, the waiting game is one of the few games that men look forward to losing.
Anticipating when someone is ready to take the next step can require a lot of patience. I would argue that it can become distracting to some people to the point that it’s all they ever focus on. A lot of times it can take away from the “exploration phase” of getting to know someone.
I think women may be able to contend with the waiting game a little better then men, although it’s tough on us too! How do you handle the waiting game? Do you bring it up at all or pretend the sexual tension isn’t there?
Do you think the longer the wait is, the better your chances are to have a stronger connection? Does that make a difference when you want something really meaningful?
What’s the longest you have waited to seal the deal?
(Question Disclaimer: I personally didn’t want to ask this question but my friend Eric was curious about the responses since he gave me the topic idea. You’re welcome)
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2CPTG© - "that dude from da innanet"
November 11th, 2010
4:01 pm
Kimmie, and Leggs….I agree….
fool….you see that ^^^^^^^^^
AmazonRed™
November 11th, 2010
4:03 pm
The man who truly don’t want to be with you won’t leave you “baffled” as to what your status is.
AmazonRed™
November 11th, 2010
4:06 pm
let’s say two bloggers were dating…and kept it on the low…..would it be cool to propose on the blog?
Uh..unless they plan to have their entire relationship on the blog. No. Tap out of the Matrix.
Besides, no one would probably believe it if was put on here anyway.
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:07 pm
2Can – We’ve had blog marriages & blog divorces, so a blog proposal wouldn’t really raise any eyebrows!
Folks would probably think they were teasing even if it was for real!
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:08 pm
Amred – Looks like you & I were thinking the same thing!LOL!!
Kym
November 11th, 2010
4:09 pm
@kimmie..Have you ever made individual peach cobblers? Damn you QVC I need those au gratin bakers..
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:10 pm
Kym – No, but I have 6 of those little ramekins. Cool idea though.
DreamsMaterialize
November 11th, 2010
4:11 pm
Uh..unless they plan to have their entire relationship on the blog. No. Tap out of the Matrix.
ARed dang I was just about to propose to you. glad i didn’t play myself.
Folks would probably think they were teasing even if it was for real!
kimmie will you be my wife and forsake all other blog boos? Oh, and please strike the above comment to ARed from your mental record.
Kym
November 11th, 2010
4:11 pm
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.K30945.promo.RY8.cm_scid.mail?cm_ven=NEWSLETTER&cm_cat=WHATSNEW111110&cm_pla=ENEWS&cm_ite=MAIN_K30945
Here is the set
Simple Man!!! Now being played By Petey Wheatstraw The devils Son in law!!!!
November 11th, 2010
4:13 pm
My dear Hope Diamond…Will You Marry Me????
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:13 pm
Dreams – I do
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:14 pm
It’s very funny that those WLBs saying no are being proposed to…see, men don’t listen!!
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:14 pm
Yes! Simple! Yes!
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:16 pm
Kym – That is so cool! You should not have shown me that!!!
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:18 pm
Kym
November 11th, 2010
4:18 pm
I know kimmie..I have an addiction..I am trying to get help but that set is just to awesome..did you see the cool colors I want the yellow or red..leaning toward red.
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:19 pm
simple!
It’s Gorgeous! I love it!
http://www.hkjewellery.co.uk/images/HKJD2008/sapphire-and-diamond-engagement-ring-10.jpg
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:20 pm
Kym – I had several additions. I go from cooking stuff to shoes to junior mints then back to cooking stuff….. I need help!!LOL!!!
I want the blue – favorite color!
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:22 pm
Leggs – Hey, what’s that song? “When love calls, you better answer. Cause it might be a big mistake, if you, decide to he-si-tate”!!LOL!!!
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:24 pm
<—–admiring my ring
Kym
November 11th, 2010
4:24 pm
@kimmie….I feel your pain..right now I am adding mysteries to my book collection. Damn you amazon used books.
DreamsMaterialize
November 11th, 2010
4:25 pm
Dreams – I do
kimmie YES! Meet me at Waffle House for the reception. You can even get cheese on those hash browns…
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:26 pm
Dreams – OMG, we will be the blog POWER COUPLE!!!
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:26 pm
LOL! Kimmie’s wedding dress
http://estergoldberg.typepad.com/.a/6a0105349ca980970c010535c5a8fb970b-800wi
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:27 pm
Dreams and Kimmmie: power blog couple
http://www.bet.com/Assets/BET/Published/image/jpeg/37892743-0ba9-67e8-61ed-be47bd01d6d3-life_fb_bigga_jaybey_2006_reasonconcert.jpg
Simple Man!!! Now being played By Petey Wheatstraw The devils Son in law!!!!
November 11th, 2010
4:27 pm
Smiles, smiles everyone!!!!
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:29 pm
See what you started 2CAN?!!! LOL!!!
Blog proposals, tacky wedding dress, low-budget receptions, what’s the blog world coming to?!!!!
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:29 pm
OMG, I am on the floor in tears!!!
DreamsMaterialize
November 11th, 2010
4:29 pm
Dreams – OMG, we will be the blog POWER COUPLE!!!
kimmie building an empire.
Trevor0529
November 11th, 2010
4:30 pm
Hey!!! When is the blog wedding?? I need to get my tuxedo shirt out of the closet?
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:30 pm
@kimmie ~ yes indeed, but the person who the love call is being made to should answer.
Whew!
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:30 pm
Kimmie: dreams asked me to keep it a secret but he has this in mind for your honeymoon
http://www.tlhagalosi.co.za/images/gallery/large/shooting-range.jpg
DreamsMaterialize
November 11th, 2010
4:31 pm
I need to get my tuxedo shirt out of the closet?
Trevor make sure to get that really classy one…you know the one with the bowtie sewn on. lol
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:32 pm
Treveor: by the looks of it, Dreams and Kimmie are having the wedding any day now.
Simple and I are still working out details
pre-nupLeggs
November 11th, 2010
4:32 pm
Now, a best man has stood up for anyone who may need his services.
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:34 pm
Bey & J Z – Now THAT’S a Power Couple$$$$$
Dreams – I’m Crazy in Love!!!
Kym
November 11th, 2010
4:34 pm
@kimmie put that set on your blog registry..!
@Leggs I flat lined about 20 mins ago..
czBrat
November 11th, 2010
4:35 pm
another impromptu division meeting …. last time they announced the company moving to the north side of town; today they announce phasing out our department. great!
next time i get one of those “division meeting” emails i’m just gonna grab my stuff and jet.
brat is now officially using the blog to network.
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:35 pm
@Kym, I know you did. I know you did!!!!
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:36 pm
AmazonRed™
November 11th, 2010
4:37 pm
LMAO @ I am taking my proposal. Chile please. Step aside.
Thank you as well, Dreams.
kimmie
November 11th, 2010
4:37 pm
Brat – What field are you in? Sorry about that.
Kym
November 11th, 2010
4:38 pm
@Czbrat sorry to hear that.
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:38 pm
OMG!!! Fred can be my ring brearer!!!
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:39 pm
@Kym ~ I grabbed the nearest defibrillator when I saw you going down.
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:40 pm
@ARed ~ I am in hysterics. I knew you’ll “Stand by Your Man!”
czBrat
November 11th, 2010
4:40 pm
no worries, ladies, but thanx
property/casualty insurance now but background mainly in property mgmt. much as i hate to babysit hundreds of adults, i just may go back to prop mgmt after this.
Leggs
November 11th, 2010
4:41 pm
I’m going to pee on myself…brb!
AmazonRed™
November 11th, 2010
4:42 pm
Stop playing yourself.
I am whatever you say I am
November 11th, 2010
4:43 pm
Speaking of Fred: Trevor where has he been lately?