I met Bryn 9 years on Feb 3rd, 2012 backstage at my show Memphis The Musical.
I was newly divorced and dating regularly, had a hit show, and was feeling great about being single. I had a little money in the bank too. Dating was fun because I wasn’t looking for another long-term relationship. I was three years removed from a traumatizing divorce. Why would I want to do that nonsense again?
As I got older and wiser, my priorities changed. I realized that I didn’t have to be so thirsty on the dating scene. Yes, physical attraction is significant, but as the Temptations used to say, “Beauty’s only skin deep.” And that stuff fades at a certain point due to the aging process.
When you realize your worth and what you bring to the table, you can be quite choosy. I wanted more than a pretty smile and “entanglement.” I needed someone with intellectual curiosity, someone with multiple interests, and a person who will challenge my thinking. If I can’t have deep discussions with my partner, I would rather be single.
A year after we met, we decided to be exclusive. We‘ve been that way ever since.
That term sapiosexual? Yeah, that applies here (attracted to intellectual or mental qualities rather than to the physical body) – but don’t get it twisted – she’s a beautiful woman on the outside too!
When you listen to this podcast, you’ll see one of the many reasons why I chose her to be in my life.
