I'm Swearing Off All Men.... and Carbohydrates.

Okay.... so I am presently on a romantic sabbatical. It's just something I thought I needed to do because I am completely disgusted with people who date other people just because they are lonely. They don't really like that person, or love that person, they have however convinced themselves that this other person is "the one" because of lack of other options as opposed to actually caring for them. I have been faced with this pathetic display of infactuation in my one of my current groups of friends. The thing that is even worse though is that they ask me for advice... which usually I don't mind giving. But it's when they argue with me when I say that I can't see them togther that I feel like slamming their head into a wall and telling them it's an improvement. "Uh, gee Becca, why don't you think me and Penelope should go out?" Because you are a lazy, ignorant, shallow, and fickle individual who doesn't deserve her, so BACK OFF!!!!!
Or another person may ask, "I've been flirting with her for months, why won't she go out with me?" Because you are a doofus and she has been leading you on, she doesn't want you, she wants the attention, she doesn't care who gives it to her!
Another reason for my present sabbatical is not understanding the mentality of a former couple remaining friends after a bad breakup. Why continue the pain and agony in disguise of a friendship. In all honesty, I will want all your future relationships to crash and burn to prove that I wasn't the problem in our relationship, and you will ultimately detest any of my future boyfriends because they are now getting the attention that you used to adore. So really, why do we do this to ourselves? Well my dear friend Brodie has a theory, it's called the Tarzan theory. Basically the imagery that encompasses the theory is that of Tarzan trying to swing from vine to vine but is incapable because he is unable to let go of his previous vine and put all his weight on his new vine for fear of the new vine breaking. I can see this being especially the case for those people who were left heartbroken, they don't want to grasp on to another vine for fear of it leaving them just as hurt. Perhaps the heartbreaker clings to both vines for fear that the grass on the other side is not as green as they had first thought. Whatever the case I think it is odd for a recent ex to all of a sudden request for his new girlfriend and himself to spend time time with you and your group of friends. Is this the Tarzan theory, is it sabotage, is it social ineptness and naivety at it's worst? I don't understand this particular individual I'm afraid he will remain an enigma in the worst sort of way. Grrrr....
So then I ask myself, why do I care, do I really want to see a relationship crash and burn, do I really want to show grace and be friends, do I just keep communication lines open because I can't handle not knowing how his twisted mind functions, or lack thereof?
Perhaps questions for another day...
On a side note I have cut back on carbs and I have lost 15 pounds! Yay me!!!!
Til next time chillun'
Buh-bye