Six months ago, I ended my almost two year relationship with Sandy and became the same person I was in the Summer of 1998 – single, sick of relationships – and sworn to the single life. So I did my share of being a “guy”. I partied until I passed out, I crawled home at six in the morning – and I “had my fun”. Considering that it was only February and 2001 was definitely my year – I reminded myself that being single was what I wanted no matter who I met – and then it happened.

My friend John, who is as in love with wrestling as I am in love with South Park, told me that he had a friend who wanted to “break into the wrestling business” – and since he knew our show was family oriented – wanted her to start on our show. I said that I would love to help his friend out – and asked him to show me a picture of her. About a week later, John and his sister Ann Marie came by and brought a picture of his “friend” – I took one look at the picture and said to myself, “This girl is either dating someone, or totally out of my league.” – Wrong on both counts.

I met her a week later. From the moment she walked up my stairs – I knew this was one special lady. From her instantly recognizable beauty to her shy and intriguing charm – she is definitely an eye catcher. Personality wise – she is even more attractive. She is friendly, courteous, attentive, respectful, curious – and interesting.

I gave her a tour of the house and it was when we made it to the office that she asked me why the room contained an empty desk. I told her that my ex-girlfriend was in the process of moving out and she had yet to take her furniture. Her response to my answer was something so unique – that to this day I still do not believe – or could not have conceived that she said it. She looked at me and said, “The last thing I want is a relationship.” Such a unique response required an equally unique counter-response – “Me neither – want to go out?”

So we made a date based on the fact that neither one of us wanted a relationship – but were just interested in each other’s company.

Again – wrong on both counts.

After our first date, I realized that I was dealing with a true lady who – after sharing some information on her past – had gone through the same – “relationship turmoil” that I did, and was so disinterested in the thought of a relationship that she had basically given up on the thought of a soul mate – and that she was not interested in dating – period.

With that kind of a deck stacked against me – I thought it was hopeless. But we spent a few more evenings together, and grew to learn more and more about each other’s past love lives, current life – and future plans.

Eventually – our friendship grew to more then just that – and once again – I am writing a column about a woman in my life.

That first date was months ago – and since then, we have been spending a lot of time together. During this time – I have discovered that she is someone who is interested in my life and it’s components, curious as to why I love the things I love – and tolerant of the hectic and crazy life that I live. Besides that – she is generous, adored by all of my friends, a good friend – and a true pleasure to be around.

So for the sixth time in my life – I am proclaiming my love for a woman I adore. But to be honest – I feel that based on how we are now – this could have the makings of a wonderful relationship.