The Decision: What Lebron Taught Me About Dating

He left his steady gal, Cleveland, for the Glamorous, Glitzy, Exotic Miami. The "Decision" reminded me of how I have been Cleveland and Miami in past relationships trying to find my King.
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I, like the rest of the world watched LeBron James make "The Decision" on ESPN last Thursday night. I had heard earlier that day in a report from Chris Broussard that LeBron was leaning towards Miami. Poor Cleveland, I thought. All that time, love, and energy spent on LeBron only for him to leave them ringless and alone. In the end he picked Miami. He left his steady gal, Cleveland, for the glamorous, glitzy, exotic Miami. The "Decision" reminded me of how I have been Cleveland, Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Miami in past relationships trying to find my King.

Cleveland: In the beginning it was GOOD! The King could do no wrong. I was a "witness" to his greatness and I was sure a ring was just around the corner. We had incredible highs during our relationship. I thought the ride would never end. Then he began to lose interest. You know the feeling. He goes from 250 texts and 2 calls a day to a response text every other day. So I begin a campaign to rein him back in. Telling him how great the two of us are together and how it's meant to be. He's not impressed. As a matter of fact he's kinda annoyed with me at this point. He thinks there's a better one out there.

Chicago: The King has heard about me around town. I'm the cool chick that can make a good pizza. I'm hot when I'm hot and when I'm cold I'm damn near a blizzard. I'm attracted to him, he's attracted to me. I want him but I've had a superstar boyfriend before so although it'd be nice to date him -- I've had better. We flirt a little but in the end I find someone with less issues and stick to what I know.

New York: The King knows he SHOULD date me but he convinces himself that I'm just too much TOO for him. Too big, too bad, too fly, too perfect, too loud, too messy, too expensive, too much. Plus he hears that my crush on Amare Stoudamire is near stalker level.

New Jersey: All the guys notice New York in the crew, not her little line sister hanging in the background. I've been her too. The King sees me. He's sort of attracted but not really. He's even heard from people that it'd be a good idea to date me but he thinks he'll pass. I try a few enhancements here and there but to no avail.

Los Angeles: No. I've never been a Clipper. I refuse.

Miami: I've been the hot chick. The party girl. Mysterious, sultry, and aloof. Paid the King no mind. I feign interest every now and then but if he decides not to date me I'll be OK. I have two guys in line anyway. I launch no campaign. I don't even talk about the guy all that much. People start to question if I'm really into him. I have a guy that I've talked to for a while and there's a new one on the horizon. I actually don't care if the KING dates me or not. He loves this version of me. Crazy I know.

Guess who he picks and promises rings to -- Ms. Aloof herself. Miami. No campaign, hidden interest, and no shrine to his glory. The one who didn't let on that they liked him all that much. I'll keep that in mind for this next one. He keeps asking why I don't call...maybe he should re-watch "The Decision."

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