Do You Ever Really Know?

There are a couple people I'm currently curious about. They seem like nice guys with good intentions and seem open to honest and fulfilling relationships. But do I really know? Do I really know what's going on at the other end of that text? Do I really know how many others just received the same picture message I truly think is meant for me? Do I really know how many facebook comments are inside jokes from a wild escapade from the night before? Do I really know the line he used on me isn't a carefully tested method he's been using for years?

I've always been a one man kinda girl. I've been in 3 serious relationships back to back since the age of 18. I'm not used to this strange idea of flirting and dating multiple people at once! I've always felt that trust is a key component in any successful relationship. How do I build trust with people when I know that like me, they are running out and about searching for their next "flavor" of that week?

It seems all so ridiculous to me. Why can't we operate in a dating scene without reservations, without fears, and with a little honesty and integrity? Hey- you like me, I like you, let's try this out. Or even- you know what? I don't think this is something I'm interested in pursuing. I truly believe it doesn't need to be so complicated! Or does it?

Are we really without option when it comes to playing "games" in our relationships? Are we forced to conform to the "rules" and "play"? Will you only want to know me because I play hard to get? And if so, can I get a copy of this rules? It seems like I'm drowning out here- slowly but surely.