Apologize? There simply is no need. I know your quality and it is sterling (and that's a very GOOD thing).
It's OK to share your view and fence with me on occassion. I only take it personally if you're a guy lolol... and you certainly are NOT that.
Honestly, I appreciate what you shared and recognize it as the view of a godly responsible woman.
That said, notice I did drive your emotions after all
and I could use that in real life much of the time if I chose too for good or evil depending on my character (relax, my character is good). My point is made which is men show some initiative. Of course, women too. Relationships are a contact activity in that you have to be involved with each other and the more people you contact: the better your chances of initiating a relationship.
This fear of rejection, fear of failure, etc... should be viewed correctly. Look at it this way, life is like a vineyard. You go through it picking ripe fruit not green fruit and when it comes to this Christian way you only need one good ripe fruit.
Rejection is just the green fruit on your way to the ripe fruit and you don't want to waste your time with green fruit. It's bitter and hard... not useful to you. But that ripe fruit is delicious and delictable... exactly what you need.
When someone rejects you, they are doing you a favor because they are communicating to you that they are a piece of green fruit as it applies to your life. This doesn't mean they are "bad" but rather that they are communicating that you are not the ripe piece of fruit they are looking for and so you move on.
BUT, remember that some of the best women will reject you for awhile until they accept you. These women are not "players" but godly women that want to see your value before they accept you. Don't be surprised if there is some testing in the beginning. Women have a lot to lose if they choose wrong. You should add value to their life and be someone they can depend on to protect their reputation. It means a lot to them and though you may not realize it yet: you as well.
For the two become one eventually. Their reputation and value becomes yours and yours theirs. Do unto others as you want them to do unto you. It is more blessed to give than to receive.
I do want to apologize to Age of Knowledge. I came off in my post very rude and I didn't mean to. I was trying to defend the fact that women are after some glorified romance book character. I was trying to point out how we want more than just romance but I did a terrible job. I am sorry for the way I worded my original post and any offense as a result. I see I took your original post completely wrong.
