Not what you thought...

I'm a romantic. What girl isn't? I think deep down, guys are too and it's great when you find one who's able to express that and be secure in it. I'm a sucker for a great love story and was reminded of one that goes down in the books for me. Has to do with one of my favorite staff who lives in San Diego. Check this out...

She works with college students at 3 different universities in San Diego. About a year ago, one of the male students approached her and asked her out. She politely declined as she wasn't interested, not to mention he was a student, and dating a student is frowned upon (though it happens more than you'd think). This guy was persistent though and every time he saw her, he asked her out. Every time, she declined. Finally, one day, she gave in just to get him to stop and told him to ask after he graduated. A few months later, on graduation day, he called her to ask her out. She felt obligated and said yes, even though she didn't really want to.

They went out and she didn't really feel a connection, but he pursued her. He asked her out again, she said no. They hung out in groups over the summer and she finally started to let go of the 'no' in her and decided to give him a chance. The next time they went out, that was all it took. She fell for him and realized he was 'the one'. They just got married a few months ago and as I saw them last weekend, I can tell that their love will last for ever. He truly loves her and she loves him as well.

Makes me wonder how often we shut down something that could work. My friend had her mind totally made up about this guy, but he persisted...he chased her (not in a creepy way). He made his feelings for her known. She had to let go of her ideas that he was too young (there's a few years difference), that she didn't like him and finally gave him a chance. And when she did, she realized her love for him. Amazing!

Are there things you've shut down that you should maybe give a chance? A new career? A new love? A move to a new city? Why are you shutting it down? What would be the worst if you moved forward and said 'yes'? It may not look ideal to begin with, but what if it grows into something you never dreamed of? Are you limiting your dreams by shutting people/opportunities down? Good things to ponder...