The two of us have bonded, in the past week, more than the seven previous dates combined. This is no exaggeration. For lack of a more accurate word, Sheila is a "throwback" to people of a bygone age in that she values truthfulness, honesty and bluntness. She wears no masks, says what's on her mind, doesn't subscribe to the "Madison Avenue" theory that kills our society, and is very loving & giving of herself and her talents.
I had wanted to enter all my past relationships with this frankness and ability to communicate on a deep level. But I was always confronted with a masked person who would not let me sense their true thoughts. There was always something to hide with them, and eventually a mask would slip over me in the interest of fairness ("if they don't share, why should I?") Eventually, when someone else was met, the mask would automatically be put on as a so-called relationship was hastily built, with no foundation supporting it. The inevitable "crunch" would be heard a matter of weeks later.
I've thrown the mask away with Sheila. Looking into her eyes and listening to her words, you would not want to hold anything back, for her honesty & willingness to share would make you want to do the same. It was startling to me when I first saw this, but only because I wasn't used to this. It is something I was always hoping for, but never geared up to see. I can actually be myself, down to the heart, from the head to the toe. Honesty gives you more confidence as well, and everyone needs a good dose of confidence.
We chat online for hours at a time and my breath is literally taken away from me in amazement. We met at the house today, and "wow" is the only term I can use. I am floored. I have never met anyone as special as Sheila before (aside from family, of course). I thank my lucky stars above that she's come into my life, and allow me to say: I don't want her to leave.
Mom was right: there's someone for everyone on this planet. And there's probably the reason why I've toiled at that airport for over five years: I was designed to meet her there at that time and place. Best designers I've ever known!
Sheila, my dear: You are simply the best.
