Power of NOW

I've read two interesting pieces lately that have helped me understand my relationship with RedSox a lot better... and maybe all my relationships a lot better.

1. The Power of Now. It's one of those self-help books that my sister gave to me. It's pretty good in that I pretty much already practice its teachings. I try to enjoy NOW. I don't future think too much. I focus on the happiness I have now. There's no pressure for commitment in a relationship or worries about residency because I am happy with and focused on the way things are going NOW.

2. Almost Mr. Right. It's an interesting blog read about the ideal mate. I bitched and moaned big time about RedSox's weight and conservative sexual preferences, but I tried my darndest to get over it because he is awesome otherwise. We get along really well. We laugh together all the time. We try new restaurants, go out to bars, attend fashionable events, etc etc... pretty much everything else i LOVE, we do.

I know it makes me look like a superficial bitch to want him to lose weight. I do find him attractive, but I wished he hadn't shown me past pictures of him when he was thinner and athletic. That's all I can think of now.

I'm sure all women and men even would agree that great sex is very important to the relationship, so I won't even explain that one again.

So why do I stick with RedSox? Because right NOW, the relationship works for both of us. If I end up in Boston for residency, only then will I address my concerns full force. If I leave Boston (which is what I would like to do), then we'll break up and life will be a shit-show of fun and promiscuity all over again... and I actually miss that.