Friday, February 8, 2008

Is Good Enough Good Enough?

A friend forwarded me the article "Why it's OK to settle for Mr. Good Enough" and I am contemplating taking it to heart. I really (REALLY) like J3 because he is intelligent, super fun, hot, and exciting to be around. There is something very romantic about the instant attraction and energy we have together. He says the right things and I believe them. Of course there is a "but". The "fast" life he enjoys which is what makes him fun, also bothers me. I can do "fast" in small doses but not all the time, which is how he is. The loyalty to friends, which is admirable, places me second fiddle. The openly complimentary and affectionate words that I hear from him was new to me, but am realizing that is how he talks with everyone. There is more, but that's the gist. As the article points out, my head has been clouded by fairytale notions of love/romance, and the ingrained feminist training rejects needing and dependence. But if I don't want to end up alone, perhaps I should settle for "good enough". But, how do you tell your future husband, "sorry, you're not Mr. Right for me, but you are good enough, so yes!" I don't think that will go over so well.

1 comment:

Amy said...

Enjoy his company and the fun!

However to survive the downs in marriage, you need to have someone who put you first and vice versa..

Good friends will always be there for you and understand.

It's good that he's loyal to his friends but it may be an unconcious signal that he's not ready to be married/settle down...or pure fear of loosing his friends/way of life.. once married.

or he doesn't understand/know that you don't loose your good friends once married..but experience another phase in life together w/ your friends.

Everyone's "good enough" is different, but no one can doubt what is Good..We all know what Good is when we see it.

A good person is Good...not "good enough"