Am. I. Ready?

No sooner than one man steps out, another one steps in. Is it too soon? The scenario is scary close to the last one I encountered. However, the same obstacles are not there. But, should love interest be decided in your brain or in your heart?

As I walked around this morning, I was bombarded with inquiring mind questions like these. I finally caught myself trying to decide and stopped myself. Dead in my tracks. Decide what exactly? Why would I even think about these questions?

The fact is, I'm always open to a kind friend. It doesn't have any legs yet. Amazing how my brain went from zero to fifth gear that fast! It was the training of my youth kicking in. Don't rebound. Don't waste time with someone you'd never consider for a relationship. Don't date anyone involved in your day-to-day tight circle of activities. On and on the thoughts went.

Until a better one hit me. I don't have to decide anything. I am allowed to have a nice adult conversation with a friend with no pressure to pick out China patterns! The more, the merrier. As long as I'm not purposely leading anyone on to fulfill my own selfish need for attention, I'm good. The answer was there all along, I just had to catch myself jumping ahead. Proceed with caution!