I had a friend make an observation about my blog once, that it was all about love. That I write about being single more than I write about anything else. Funny thing is she's right, and I'm aware of it. It is still something I think about on the regular. It's my fault I'm single there has been more than a few women who have been more than willing to "take it to the next level," and I haven't allowed it. A couple of times it was a mistake and I let someone who fit go. Most of the time it wasn't and I got out when I realized it or 3 months after I realized it because I didn't want to be alone. So since this is my blog and "I do what I want," here are the seven rules for dating me.
1. You will always be number two in my life and if you have kids maybe even three. My identity is wrapped in my fatherhood, it is the reason I exist. If you cannot deal with me choosing them over you, don't even apply.
2. I don't need you to hate my exwife on my behalf. If you are with me you will hear every sordid detail. It didn't happen to you, you don't get to be mad at her.
3. I will make time for you but I'm busy as hell, I have two kids, five days a week it is just me. I coach football, I hustle cheerleading and Girl Scouts. I have to cook dinner and make sure they do their homework.
4. My ex-wife cheated on me and it broke a part of me I wasn't even aware existed. I have forgiven her for it and she and I have a pretty good relationship. I bear some insecurities as a result of this though. Every once in a while it will raise it's ugly head, I see it, I know where it comes from. I'm working on it.
5. Don't tell me I need a new truck, ever.
6. I'm going fishing, either come or don't but don't complain that "I fish to much." I'd do it more if I could. Hell, the essay I wrote to get into TCU was "If I Could Be Bill Dance For One Day." It's happening, with or without you.
7. I'm a Dad, a son, a coach, a full time student, and a friend. Come in stay a while, I'll try not to be an asshole. "Try"