Day 1: Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”

Day 1:  30 Day Blog Challenge

Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”

This question doesn't bother me, in the very least.  I've been a hairstylist for 22 years now.  I've been self employed for 17 years.  Everybody knows my business.  I gladly share my life experiences with my colleagues, clients and friends. 

I've been single for about five years now.  I'm not terribly lonely.  I've got two beautiful, healthy kids, who keep me amazingly busy, close friends, who I hang out with from time to time.  I kinda date every now and again. 

It's funny, the ones who asked me that question, "And why are YOU still single?" were the guys on the dating sites.  After hearing that same 'ol question from these guys constantly, I figured it was just another pick up line.  They would ask, "How is a beautiful woman such as yourself single?"  I roll my eyes just thinking about it.  These guys, who messaged me, were sweet talking me.  Usually the next couple of questions were, "What are you looking for in a man?" "What do you like to do in your free time?" "You look like you have really nice, big breasts." "Do you like big cock?"... Do you see where I am getting at here?  Ee-gahds!!! And you wonder why I am still single??!?!??  I never got past the email stage in these stupid ass dating sites!  I don't even care which one it is, they are all on them.  Needless to say, I no longer have a profile up on any sites, except for Facebook but I don't friend strangers very often, if ever.

So, my answer to said question...
I am still single because I won't settle for less than I deserve.  I am worthy of a great, loving amazing partner.  And, to be quite honest, my kids keep me awfully busy and I don't have time for dating.  Don't get me wrong, I go out with a boy every now and again. 

I must admit that I am scared shitless of going into a relationship.  I'm afraid that if we "take it to the next level" and it doesn't work out, then we will have ruined a great friendship.  I believe, that this is just a product of my own self doubt and past failed relationships.  It's something I am working on currently.  I am older and wiser and more secure of myself, even though insecurity likes to poke her annoying head into my thoughts every now and then.

Being single, for me, right now is easy.  I am content, I have my babies to take care of.  I don't want to lose focus of what we've got going on.  I am happy to take my time and if it happens, it happens but I am in no great rush.