I could really fall for him. He’s wonderful, sensitive, funny, and he really and truly cares about me. I could really fall for him. So, what’s the problem?

I have not had a real relationship in about ten months. Those ten months have been the greatest times in my life. I have truly evolved as a person and become stronger and more independent. I don’t need a man to be myself. Maybe, I’m afraid that by jumping into a relationship, I would be compromising my independence. I would become half of a whole. I can’t do that. I am one person. I do not want to be referred to as a part of something. I am not someone’s better half. I’m myself. 100% me.

But, he’s so wonderful. I’m so confused. I’m so scared. I’m just so frustrated. I want to be in a relationship again—one that is built on love and mutual trust and understanding. I know that ours most likely would be. He sees me as an equal. He knows me as a friend. My friends really like him. Hell—I really like him.

So, why is it so hard? What is a girl to do? Do I jump… take the plunge? Or do I sit around and wait for something to happen? I’ve never been one to be clueless. I’m not dumb. I’m intelligent, so why do I feel as if I know nothing?