Toledo Guy:
You words come across as very genuine. I would imagine that you are a very nice man. I would assume that she saw that in you also, which seems to be a detriment when dealing with the "lady's of the evening".
Have you ever heard the term "slow play"? IMHO the smarter "lady's of the evening" use this tatic. While it takes longer to extract, there is more money to be made over the long term, because "she wanted me for me, not my money." Is this true in your case, hell if I know. I would use extreme caution in any phase of my life where others that have gone before me speak of a 99% failure rate.
A book that I often read states, "If I don't go within, I go without." When I am in a quandary about a situation, It is best that I go within myself. What is the feeling and what am I missing that my ego desires? The ego is a very strong force in the male species. My ego wants me to reamin in the safe shadows (not necessarily a good place) that it has created in my life. While it may not be a good place for me, my ego has created a vision of what it wants for me so well, that while I am there I feel truly safe and strong.There is no exterior source, whether it be a lady, money, prestige, that can change that feeling for me. I must do it myself. In the short term, I may cover the void with women, money, alcohol, drugs, or other sources, but it will never be changed by others or objects. True change can only come from within.
The "feeling" that you have about this lady is an actual physical manifestation. When you feel "that" feeling, it is best to go within oneself and identify the feeling. Where is it in my body? When was the first time I felt that feeling? Who was there? Where was I? What were the results? The feelings that I have today are my egos compilation of its very early experiences. For me, and most men, it seems the ego starts building the shadows between the 5-10 year old range, usually as a protection from an external source. We weren't big enough physically to protect ourselves, so our ego created a very safe space for us internally. As we age this is not necessarily a good space to be in, but since it's protected me so well all these years, why change it. When something happens today, my ego automatically reverts to the safety of the shadow it created many years ago. Hell, it worked before so why not now. Your shadows (ego) may actually be blocking you from that which you wish to attain. A question that I must ask myself is, "What is the feeling behind the feeling?" To find the answer, I must be willing to dig deep.
Thanks for your post. In writing this, I have gone within and found a feeling that needed investigation.
Just some rambings from a fat, old man. Feel free to call me B.S., Shithead (sorry Circus), or anything else. I own it all.
Off the the Nissan LA Open today for some fun and frivolity. As much as seeing the golf, what a trip it is to see the "beautiful people"

of LALA land strut their stuff.
Health & happiness.
Santas Bro