Perfect man too casual about relationship

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Updated: March 17, 2012 8:12AM

DEAR CHERYL: I’m 37 and I have two kids. I’ve been dating this guy for two months. I really like him, and I think he likes me. When we’re together, everything is great. We’re so in sync, it’s scary. We have the same opinions on food, music, movies, TV and sports teams. And we’re both Ron Paul supporters!

We laugh a lot together and have a fabulous sex life. He tells me I’m beautiful, and he loves to be with me. He says I’m a great lover and he loves how easygoing I am.

The problem is I’m not as easygoing as he thinks I am! In fact, I hate the casual way he treats our relationship. Sometimes he’ll call me several days in a row, then a week will go by when I don’t hear from him.

I don’t want to nag him or make him think I’m chasing him or looking for a commitment. On the other hand, since we’re sleeping together, I feel like I’m entitled to some sort of security.

CATCH 37

DEAR CATCH 37: You’re right. The relationship is too casual. Once you’re sleeping with someone, everything changes. There are too many STDs out there. You need to protect yourself.

It’s not nagging to ask if he’s sleeping with anyone else when he’s not with you.

If he says he’s not and you’re the only one he’s intimate with, then tell him you need a little more “structure.” You’re a single woman with two kids. You can’t just come and go at a moment’s notice. You need to make arrangements for your kids, hire a baby sitter, etc.

If he’s not OK with making some minor adjustments to be with you, then he’s not the right man for you.

DEAR CHERYL: I’m a reasonably good-looking, successful, honest man, but I find it impossible to meet women. I won’t date women I work with, because it’s unprofessional. I’ve tried online dating, but it’s been a disaster. The club scene is not for me. And I’m not the kind of a guy who can approach a woman at the supermarket. I keep reading about all the millions of single women, but I can’t find them.

TIRED OF LOOKING

DEAR TIRED OF LOOKING: You’ve had some bad luck, but that’s no reason to stop looking if you really want to find someone.

You’re right, there are millions of single women, and they’re everywhere. They belong to church, civic and professional groups, and co-ed sports teams. They take classes at the gym, the Y and community centers. And they want to meet you.

Give yourself a goal of starting one new activity a month every month this year. And then force yourself to approach women you find appealing. Invite them for coffee, lunch, dinner and/or a drink. If it doesn’t work out with them, they’ll have friends. Good luck, and let me know how you’re doing.

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