It is completely unexpected to find someone that you don’t have to work hard at being with, that you clique with, that you just know you can be friends with forever (yes, I know that sounds 3^rd grade but so what).  We stared at each other after dinner for a long time as if our minds were trying to understand how come we hadn’t known each other already.  Leaving the restaurant, we had a quick hug and we ran in opposite directions to our cars through the rain.  That night on Facebook, I simply put “Uh-oh”.

We talked and have talked nearly every day since that night.   The first boyfriend experiment was a great success and a great failure at the same time. 

It was a great success in that my confidence went through the roof.  It was now “easy” to attract people.  I flirted openly and confidently.  I knew I was wanted and desired, so I figured I’d get my three “Winter BFs" in record time.

It was a great failure in that our growing friendship read like an Emily Bronte story.  We could never be more than friends (we both knew it and there were other factors to be considered).  He had issues he was dealing with and I was beginning to catch feelings (which was NOT my objective and would mess up my plan) so we work on not getting closer every day.  I know that sounds ridiculous, but really, it works out for the best.  He turned out to be another ace up my sleeve in helping me gain my actual Winter BFs. 

So with my guns loaded and confidence at full power – I went out into the real world to get my 1^st one.