The One

[Wookie Mistake]

I've had two serious relationships, one of them being long distance, about a 10 hour drive, that one didn't end well, she had some major trust issues, which is understandable giving the distance, but trust is a major foundation to any relationship, and to be honest, it got to be too much to constantly reassure her. On the flip side, I'm still very close to my first serious gf, we have very similar philosophies and I still talk to her once a month, I even went to her wedding, and I can say that her and her husband make a great couple.

Other than that I've been on a few dates, but nothing that's turned into anything long term. I have to agree with @Chibi Altaria, the reason rejection should bother you is because you've put yourself out there for someone you've felt a connection with, or are attracted to, if they don't feel the same way than it can be a blow to the gut. If you can move on pretty quickly than you never had any great expectations to begin with. As for the one, I'm not sure whether I believe in it or not since I have yet to run into her. But if you do, I don't think you should stress about finding him/her, if you're at the point where you're looking for the one, they're probably looking for you too.

Don't let other peoples failed marriages turn you off to it, I feel like the biggest reason so many marriages fall apart is because people end up getting married with this expectation that marriage is a happily ever after ending. When in actuality relationships need constant work.

Just remember, "Love is like a fart, if you have to force it, it's probably crap." XD