I've been thinking a lot about labels lately.  Specifically warning signs.  I was wondering how much simpler life would be if we each had warning signs stuck all over us to alert people to our strange behaviors, quirks, or what not.  It would sure make dating simpler.

What if at the end of each relationship our ex got to honestly and without malice plaster a warning sign on our forehead for our next potential mate.  What if our best friends got to stick some on too.  Because they probably know more about us than anyone.  Maybe our parents could even get in on the action.  That might work better than dragging out the naked baby pictures.  Of course every relationship we have in life his it's own nuances and flavor.  What one person might overlook another might find unbearable.  But, still, it would be cool to have the experiences of others to at least consider.

What would my labels say?

"WARNING:  Contents under pressure, prone to explosion."

"CAUTION: Do not play on or around"

"Fragile, handle with care"

"Emotions may appear smaller than actual size"

"Thinks too much."

I don't know what others would have to say about me.  I'm sure my ex husband would have a few choice things to say.

Actually I'm such a firm believer in radical honesty and my ex and I have a decent enough friendship, that if I were in a relationship again I would nearly require my new love to have a long heart to heart with my ex.  I don't have any big secrets to hide.  I've been a stalker, I've cheated, I'm prone to laziness, indecision  and often start things and never finish them.  I'm sometimes selfish and judgmental.  I'm often too eager to please and allow myself to get lost in the shuffle and I later resent that.  Sometimes I drink too much, or gamble too much or cuss like a sailor.  I'm not a perfect mom or a good friend or a very attentive driver!  LOL  I'm especially bad at paying my bills on time and I don't suspect I will ever have a savings account of any real worth.  I have big dreams but often not the drive to make them happen.

But all that said I'm pretty happy with myself and don't plan to change.  And even as I say that I know I'm likely to change enough to fit into the life of someone special if and when that time comes.