Stretching My Mind

Transformation of a Thought Process:

Circa college: I could only date someone my age... It only makes the most sense

End of college: I still think someone my age is ideal... Anyone younger than my sister I would never consider and one year older seems too old

End of 1st year med school: You know, maybe this hole finding someone my age won't work out... I wouldn't mind someone a little bit older (at most 2 years) but dating younger still seems a little out of character

Today (almost end of first semester, 2nd year): I can go as young as -4 and as old as +5... but the age/circumstantial factors still weigh heavily and I'm not 100% comfortable with the idea... but the fact is I have considered those options

So in essence, my age range has gone from zero (0) to nine (9) in the past 5 years. This just goes on to show how much my mind/preferences/awareness has been stretched in that span. I've learned more about myself in the most rapid pace than I have ever before... and I think I might need a little more time to keep learning those lessons before I actually put some substance/action into my thoughts/preferences. There's never a perfect time to start and I will never be "ready", but something can be said for preparing oneself for a lifetime of dedication and service to another. There's also something to be said on contentment, and being content in any situation, whether you are single, dating, or married.