A New Friend, A New Distraction

Around three weeks ago I met a guy at the gym and we've become fast friends.

Our first encounter was a few months ago when he complimented my sister and I on our natural hair. That's all he said and we never spoke again.

Then three weeks ago I was working out and noticed a guy looking at me when I waved to my parents across the gym. When they selected treadmills further down from me, I saw there was an open one next to my mom but was a little hesitant because the guy was still staring and smiling at me. Knowing that I can easily ward off weirdos I took my chances and got on the treadmill next to him.

He complimented me again on my hair and then asked if I remembered that he had said the same thing before. I felt bad because I didn't recognize him at first but when he said it, I remembered.

We talked as we both finished our cardio workouts and at the end, he said he'd like to continue communicating- phone, email, facebook, etc. I let him know I was making Facebook cutbacks but a phone conversation would be possible.

When I finished my cardio workout he had his info written on a sheet of paper and I took it and then decided to help my mom and dad get through their weight routines. Unbeknownst to me the entire time I was working out with either of them, he was staring at me. It was almost uncomfortable but he had such a friendly smile I felt he was harmless.

I got home later and sent him a test giving him my info and we traded a few texts back and forth before he asked if he could call me. I told him yes and we talked for at least one hour about church and God. It turns out he's new to the Christian faith and he really wants to meet more Christian friends.

Because he hasn't found a man who has his devotion or drive to live for God he hangs out with a lot of females.

Given his background he shared with me, this fact would be a little unnerving but I also have a lot of male friends so I can't judge anyone.

Every since that first night we've talked almost everyday (and night) and it's been a very encouraging friendship.

There are some signs that I'm so unsure of that I'll get into later but I want to make sure I never make anyone fall back into bad patterns they are trying to avoid.
*SIGH* I can't take this pressure again before the GMAT