But it has been awhile since I've been dating, tis true! I was equating it to first coming out, and meeting women who could be lesbians. *gasp* It was both scary and incredibly thrilling at the same time. There was so much potential, both for exciting encounters and humiliation. For both passion and heartache. Goddess, there were some awkward moments! *LOL*

Now that I'm old and jaded, I do feel some nostalgia for it. Of course, if for some reason I end up having to date again, I won't look at it with the same sort of fondness. Dating can be kinda sucky....when you're in the middle of it. (Ignore the cynicism, though. I think you should enjoy all the drama while you're going through it. You never feel as "alive" as when you're doing stuff like that. )