All My Single Ladies

One of the best things about being a single girl is not having to care what some boy thinks. You don't have to answer to him and listen to his lame problems. You don't have to hear about his stupid friends who you don't even really like. You can have all the time in the world to see to your needs and make yourself happy. But some girls can't be independent enough to live life single. I am sorry but I can do it all myself. I can buy my own jewelry, buy my own car, and I can do it myself. It's ok to be a cheap drunk now, but by the time I am 31 I don't want to be going to bars dirty dancing with strangers. So this Valentines Day, I will not be on a date (yeah big surprise there), I will be busting the moves with my better half, Miss Lacey and reliving all the moments on Sunday morning. ahh. I can not wait!

Dating vs 'Dating'

Is there a difference?

Only a HUGE one!

Too often people are confused or have mixed signals between dating and 'dating.'

Dating is: When you are causally seeing someone. Maybe on a regular basis, maybe not. Nothing is set in stone, but there is a little connection between the two of you. You could be dating this one specific person, while dating another one. You might make out here or there and make waffles on ocassion. It's nothing too serious. But something to be taken into consideration at the same time. A very confusing sort of thing. Most definitely.

'Dating' is: When you are offically with this specific person. There is no other one that you would want to be with at this very specific moment. You are boyfriend and girlfriend. A couple. YOU make out and make waffles with this person only. Well in an ideal world, that's how it would be. Whatever, all that jazz.

Too many people get the two of them mixed up and muddled together.

Love is such an odd thing.

But yet it happens.

So is there a way to tell the difference between the two, so you're not giving this guy your heart when all he wants to do is casually date? Well duh of course there is!

Signs he wants to date:

• you hang out at his house more than publically. Like his house all the time.
• He doesn't introduce you to his close friends. Random strangers doesn't count as friends.
• He seldom looks into your eyes. Like a close connection.
• He rushes you out of his house the 'morning after'
• There is a lot of awkward silence, and you're not sure what to talk about most of the time.
• He makes plans at the last minute. He doesn't want to commit to anything too serious with you.
• He calls you dude.
• You could go days without hearing from him.

Signs he wants to 'date':

• He calls you. You don't always have to be the one to call him.
• He listens to what you have to say.
• He likes being seen in public with you.
• He asks you to hang out.
• He holds your hand where other people can see.
• He looks in your eyes.
• He sends cutesy texts that make you smile.
• He shares his feelings with you.

These are just a few examples. I mean every guy is different in their own way. But I believe these are some good guidlines to go by. And if he can't make up his mind whether or not he wants to date or 'date' then you should ditch him. Cause you are way too cool to deal with some lame ass punk bitch. =]

xoxo Lacey Mae