Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Dating Confessions via Youtube

Dating is a fascinating subject to me. Now that I'm married I'm studying it like crazy! (It seems backwards to me too.) I realize even more how lucky I was to end up with Dave because I had no idea how to date! I want to teach teens about dating and in writing up lesson plans, I came up with some of my own "dating confessions" that hopefully can be used as a cautionary tale. I thought I'd share them with you. 


My Girl's Ex-Boyfriend, Relient K





For a really long time I thought this was such a great song. So good in fact, I thought it should be Dave's theme song.

When she and I settle down you can bet
That he is going to have to settle for less
He's someone that I would hate to be
I got the girl and he's left with just the memory.

Because I am just that great, right? Wrong. Recently I spent some time with mutual friends of a past flame and guess what? Turns out he is doing just fine without me, and I'm sure all the other exes are as well.



Gives You Hell, All-American Rejects

"Now you'll never see
What you've done to me
You can take back your memories
They're no good to me
And here's all your lies
You can't look me in the eyes
With the sad, sad look
That you wear so well
"

Even though I've been married for 3 years I still love this song. Sometimes l think very hard about a certain person whenever it plays and I hope he telepathically feels my frustration and irritation at him from so long ago. Even though I'm pretty sure it was mostly my fault.

Real mature, I know. But seriously,  Guy-Who-Shall-Stay-Unnamed, when you see my face (or facebook posts is more likely) I hope it gives you...



Wannabe, Spice Girls


I know every word to this song. Every. word. And I choreographed a dance to it. No you cannot see it. Ever. 

What does it have to do with dating? Because the teen years are the time to have fun! 

Also:
 I won't be hasty, I'll give you a try
If you really bug me then I'll say goodbye.


Best lyrics ever.


Easy Lover, Phil Collins


Someone once told me that this song reminded them of me. I totally didn't get it at the time. Now, I'm offended.

"She will play around and leave you
Leave you and deceive you
Better forget it
Oh you'll regret it"

Ouch! 



The Longest Time, Billy Joel


"I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for
The longest time"

I thought that was the sweetest thing I could ever hear from someone. My friend insisted that once I found the right guy, he'd say nicer things than that. 

He does.



Built to Last


Oh, this song... such a good one!  It definitely was my theme song for Dave after our 1st date. I'd looked for love in much stranger places than a co worker's roommate. And his smile did (and still does) make me feel like I can be a better person. Everyone who knew us was rooting for us before we realized how special it was ourselves (Our first date was in September and by December people were asking when we were getting engaged. We weren't even serious by that point.)



'Cause this is real and this is good
It warms the inside just like it should
But most of all
Most of all it's built to last



What songs describe your love history? Or at least one relationship? (Or lack thereof...)