Okay, I give you my number...then what!?

I'm single because I want to be. Trust me, that's the truth. If you're an ace or a bestie and you think I'm lying, you got it twisted. At the end of the day, if I wanted to be in a relationship I would be.

But what appeal does a relationship have!?

None.

Well at least not right now.

I'm sorry, I'm picky. And I don't like dealing with the BS dudes have been offering lately. Like, guys who always want you to come over, or guys who won't take you on a date and only wanna text all day long, tricky ex drama (and you don't even know if they really are exes or on a break-ish type thing), or driveless guys whose success (if you can call it that) I anticipate doubling in 4-6 years. And yeah, I know, before you call me a young dummy, I see through all that bull. But where, pray tell, am I supposed to find a dateable guy!?

They aren't in my church. That's the first place I look, 'cause I probably will know their mother already. And the least I can ask for is that the man is God-fearing (I've learned that it is hard for almost anybody to not do something just for their partner, but if you throw in the threat of lightening as a deterent then we may have something here.)

I don't ever try and talk to dudes at the club. I gave my number to this one guy only because the grateful dead was talking and because he professed his singleness from the mountain top and complimented my swag (which always peaks when ya girl is buzzed). That faded quickly after he confessed that he lost my number during a booty facebook chat session (I hate that thing). He was cool. We coulda been friends. Meh.

The gym. Guys there are usually wayyyy to bulky, or overweight (shut-up, I have requirements, too) trying to get slim. Most fit guys I know run or play ball with the boys. Now I can't go sit around a basketball court! I might as well wear a t-shirt that says DESPERATE LONELY GIRL across the chest.

Lounges, shows, events, and all other social activities that don't require a minimum of 4 drinks and mandatory proximity of 4cm. Problem: all those guys come with their girlfriends or done slept with all half of the girls in the venue. (I went somewhere with a few of my guy-friends and at one point in the night each of them said they porked THE SAME GIRL! Must have been awkward for that girl...or not...who knows)

I've met a few single guys lately who caught my eye but there was no growth...

maybe I am going about this all wrong. I have no idea. I mentioned like 4 months ago that I wanted a relationship, mainly because I have been single for about 2 years. But I need a better reason. I know what I want from a relationship, but I don't see anyone around me who is willing or able to provide it. Right now, my main reason for wanting a relationship is so I can have someone to call boyfriend and demand an hour long massage from. My body hurts - went to the gym 3 (THREE!!!) days in a row this week (No, a standing ovation is not over-doing it. Go ahead, rise and clap). And also so that I can stop going to the museum and other events alone. And also because I want a connection with someone with similar interests; someone I can learn from, and who can learn from me. But that's getting to my serious reasons which I don't want to get into.

Am I doing something wrong? Is it because people my age don't date seriously (I'm turning 23 in 4 months)? Or maybe I should continue enjoying the single life, which I have been doing. Maybe avoiding relationship drama is a good thing??? idk...Talk to me...help me!