thanks for the replies guys.
when we started dating she was pretty upfront about saving it and not rushing into anything. she goes to church and i have seen how strong she has her faith and religious beliefs/morals. the big thing though, after dating for a while we became a lot closer... and she confided in me that she was nearly raped one time. always a terrorfying experience... although thankfully she got away before he could actually get inside her. she told me that knowing how she was already trying to save herself and hold out for someone special, the experience of almost losing what she held so dearly fortified her reasoning to hold out.
when we first started hanging out, she was timid and would set the pace. id enjoy myself and playfully push the envelope until she stopped me. each time wed spend time together it seems like we get closer. by babysteps, building something great together. we have a ton in common including a love for the outdoors. the other night i took her hiking to the top of a mountain and we sat on the very top peak, at night, overlooking the entire valley. as much as i was excited, she was wide eyed and speachless.
ive been around the block a few times and i cant remember the last time i enjoyed being with a girl so much.
every time we hang out shes more comfortable with me and im slowly rounding the bases... the hornier i make her, the further she lets me go and progress is definately being made. im not really uptight or super driven on getting in her pants. im actually enjoying the slow courtship. for the first time in a long time im not really interested in seeing other girls. shes told me she feels the same and i believe her. she does so many nice things for me like cook for me and bake me desserts, always comes to see me when i ask...
i didnt even realize it but last night we were talking and its been 3 months now that weve been dating. still feels brand new like its only been 3 weeks. and lately shes been telling me that she loves me...
the condenser though is that shes young. she hasnt gone thru the 21yr old party stage yet. although she doesnt like to party now, so theres hope she might be one of the few nice ones.
after the path ive travelled, its definately different. i have gone thru my wild times and i wouldnt mind settling down. i really dont know what to expect here and im just taking it one day at a time.
-SLB