Tale of two princes

Prince #1: He’s tall, dark and handsome: Dark hair, blue eyes, nice body – almost even sexy. As Hybrid says, “he’s an upstanding guy.” He’s honest, sweet, kind and very reserved - the type of guy that would be a good catch for any girl. He’s introverted but seems to enjoy being around people any way. We have a lot in common. We both like to garden, cook, listen to live music, enjoy wine and beer, hiking, kayaking and checking out nature. We’ve had some lovely times together. He is the type of man that will ground me. Reminds me of lyrics to a song:
To me he was Earth
and I rooted in his soil
I to he was Sky vast and free
of the burdens from which he toiled

Prince #2: Light hair, dark eyes, tall – most women wouldn’t find him sexy…unless of course “guitar players make their clothes fall off”. He’s honest, animated, talkative and really fun to hang out with. I feel like I can be my absolute goofy self around him. I cursed him out, threw a fooz ball at him, sucker punched him in the solar plexus all on the first date AND he still wants to date me. He likes my spunk! He thinks all my activities make me interesting. And, we have the most fabulous chemistry.

So what’s the problem? Well yesterday, I totally thought I couldn’t decide between the two. And, after last nights date with P1 and chatting on the phone with P2, I realized why. Prince #2 is too good to be true. I had told Roomie that I was going to write the blog of the imaginary perfect guy…..

Honest, tall (at least 6’), plays guitar (why do I have such a weakness for musicians??), +/- 5 years of my age, lives local, funny, assertive, compassionate, decent body, not manipulative or prone to depression. I want a guy to appreciate and think I’m a really neat person. And, they need to express that to me. They need to tell me I’m pretty, funny, smart and a fabulous person. And they need to give tome like I give to them. And, he must be a Christian.

P2 fits that description to a tee. But, am I falling into the chemistry trap? I have a habit of falling hard for a guy and missing all his flaws. Thinking he’s fabulous, only to find out (about) a month later that I’ve been fooling myself. I don’t want to make the mistake of running headlong into something with P2 and lose P1. But, that isn’t fair to keep P1 around, just in case. I know that. He’s a good person and doesn’t deserve that type of behavior from anyone. M&M says he’s too quiet for me. I’m not sure I agree with his assessment, but I almost feel he is too good for me. If it weren’t for P2, I wouldn’t stop seeing P1. P1 and I are taking it slow, like I’ve been told I should do. The logic part of me says it is the right thing to do. That’s the side I never listen to when it comes to men and where has it gotten me in the past…no where good, that’s for sure. So that tells me not to be foolish and run into something with P2. Are you confused yet? Good, you're right there with me!

I have to decide soon, though. Because I know dating them both is not good for them or me. If you play with fire, someone gets burned and then you’re nothing but a dumb ass arsonist!