vulnerable ..

Had dinner with a ex-client-turned-friend with another ex-senior-turned-friend. It was just a usual girls' dinner and chat session.

"So what is stopping you from meeting guys?" [ex-client]

Naturally directed at me since ex-client is married, and ex-senior is attached.

"I don't want to be vulnerable."

"But within that vulnerability lies sweetness."

"I am not ready to be vulnerable yet. Not ready yet."

A look.

"That's fine. You're still so young."

It takes a lot to even want to try again, esp after a bad bite last time. So, just give me time .. and perhaps with that will come along courage .. or maybe simply loneliness first.