Now, You couldn’t describe me as pleasantly satisfied as an “independent” (aka: naturally single) person and not be lying. Even then, I’m not uncomfortable with the reality of life, either. I only mention it on the blogosphere as a delicious little tidbit introducing what I am about to reveal to you.

A week ago today I was walking the dog, Trisha, pondering about buying a membership to a dating service for Phoenix singles. As of this minute, I stand to each of you as a surprisingly pleased member of the singles network. Seriously, it’s true. I like it! If you know me at all, perhaps you’re thinkin’, “Stop blabbering and tell me about it already.”

So, I noticed this Great Expectations Dating site and felt encouraged. They’re for the serious singles who care enough to know dating isn’t a game.

Because I’d never been interested in this silly social phenomenon a lot of singles so aptly entitled “The Dating Experience.” I heard it all the time. Day and night readers pester, “Are you two serious yet?” and “Please tell me you two are dating.”

“Nonsense,” I banter right back, smiling ear to ear. “Take a look around, I’m not missing much.”

“Whatever doofus,” they reply. “You haven’t dated in a year, you wouldn’t know!”

Leave it to my friend (she’s the best) (hehe) Patty Wilson. She pours rational thought to my mind 99% of the time. Friends I depend on to offer perspective. No countering that, and I thank her for it.

Returning to the meaning of this post. As I picked from more than three hundred quality singles for my first date with Great Expectations, I realized something deep. For the longest time, I hadn’t had the greatest of figurative great expectations for dating in the serendipitous path of this world. Being single isn’t so bad, specifically if you take the opportunity to meet new people. Holding great expectations makes a difference for a caring soul.

+Denise Rodriguez