I learn fast. Even after a decade+ of being out of the game, I learn fast.

First rule: never mistake attention for affection.

I have no problem attracting attention from the opposite sex. I mean that in a very literal sense. It doesn't mean these men are worthy of me reciprocating said attention and it doesn't mean I necessarily welcome these advances.

Attention is easy, affection is difficult to come by.

Dude-dating-mentality-training aside, I'll be honest… I miss affection.

I would like to give/receive a kiss on the cheek as soon as you see that one person… when you walk through the door… when you arrive at your destination… after a long day of work… or plain and simply… JUST. BECAUSE.

I would like to hold someone's hand while walking down the street… while crossing the street… strolling through a park… or doing absolutely nothing. I'm not even one of those girls who needs to hold hands often, I just miss having that opportunity.

I miss experiencing the simplest forms of affection.

Attention is fine for the meantime, I guess… I just know I'm worth more.