Waste of Time?

I’ve been actively seeking a ladyfriend for most of this year. I found one that didn’t work out, but became an amazingly good friend. A couple of false starts since, but nothing to write either here or home about.

I’ve looked online, offline, in line, and on the sidelines. I’d give up, but you can’t beat the game by not playing. None of my friends have the ready hookup, and the last time I tried that avenue, it ended poorly after several years.

Boy, I’d like those back. My friend H (not the aforementioned) says that I should not “waste the pretty.” I’m not feeling at my absolute best, to be sure. But I’m a little mystified by the lack of someone in my life. The previous times I’ve been really single (not even a Sally around), it’s been because I just wasn’t looking.

I’m looking now.