defining sight

I went through a break-up recently. Because BYU-Idaho is the cornucopia of dating, people are trying to get me back on my feet and "back in the game." Though their attempts are commendable, they are not quite working. Here's why:

"Out of sight, out of mind."

It's true. When we no longer see someone they will sooner or later escape your memories.

But define "sight."

What happens if you see her in a beautiful painting? Or in a melodic song? Or in the bottom of a dish of her favorite food? Or in another woman's face?

There is no such thing as "out of sight." You may want to block that person out of your life, but it is impossible.

"Dude, plenty of fish in the sea! Just get out there and date!"

When you are in the megapolis of dating and never seem to be with someone it starts to mess with your head, especially when your ex-other-half has moved on.

Many people go on the rebound when they go through a break-up.

The dictionary dashboard widget on my highly pretentious Macbook Pro defines...

re•bound:

Phrase- still affected by the emotional distress caused by the ending of a romantic relationship.

Some attempt a relationship during this grace period of pain. This only serves as an anesthetic.

To me it's seemingly fruitless. Until I'm ready, other women just seem ugly, boring, stupid or simply not her.

I say no.

Not fair to anyone. I'd rather endure the pain.

"Obviously it wasn't meant to be."

Thanks for that.

Translation for the dumped: "Obviously the past two years of your life were spent with someone you may never see again."

Thanks for pointing out the obvious.

You know a break-up is especially bad when you can't think of anything to write in your blog...because you can't think of anything else.

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