An Order of Inequalities.

I failed her test.

We were two equations
from the start
we just didn't add up.

If my brain is traveling
at 80 miles per hour
and hers at 50,
how long will it take
to determine
our possible chemistry?

She studied me,
but couldn't find
the answer.
Now I'm back,
trying to find
my mistakes;
trying to determine
why I'm so fractured
at dating.

The ratio of
embarrassment to
pride is determined by
the exponents of
experience.

But how do I simplify
the square root
of confidence?

That's something
I didn't study.

Reviews

[A.H.]

this is a moving write, a relationship explained in Mathematical terms. Great parallels drawn here. "two equations, that didn't add up", "brains travelling at different velocity, evading chemistry", "exponents of experience", "square root of confidence", just so well expressed! As they say Math is hard, so is a relationship, you bring this out so eloquently here. But not to be disheartened, there's always another test to give and pass it with flying colors. hope it works out better next time.. Best wishes and warmly, A.H.

[Relic]

Thanks so much, A.H.

[Neha agrawal]

Math has never felt so emotional. This is such a smart, aching way to express dating anxiety "the square root of confidence" really hit me. Loved every line.

[Relic]

Thank you, Neha

[Lorry]

I was always of the thought that as long as your thirungulator was pointing at her vidudium Waa all the math required for a relationship... right up until the point I entered a relationship and realised that I should have paid more attention at school to both maths and physics because it wasn't long before I got caught up in some stray Quantum entanglement without so much as a calculator to try to figure out how screwed I'd be if I opened my mouth!
And then I opened my mouth and knew no calculator could save me.
I even saw Neil Degrasse Tyson wave goodbye when he realised my mouth was gonna keep making sounds and not shut up immediately.
That square root of confidence is like that "when an unstoppable object meets an immovable force, but has a lot more sharp barbs to catch you out with and they really hurt when caught with them.
But if you ever do find an answer, please copy and paste us all into the update! 😃

[Relic]

:) As of this writing, not scientists nor professors of mathematics have been able to calculate female schematics in the brain or their subsequent results from centuries of study by the male species. If any results should occur it will make world wide news.
Thanks Lorry.

[Chris Shaw]

The mathematics of relationships.

I failed her test.

Such a strong opening line. You tried to make things work and it didn’t. That’s just the way the cookie crumbles at times. It can be disappointing, but hey don’t be despondent. Look ahead to the next opportunity.

A poem I’m sure many will relate to Tim. All the best.

Chris

[Relic]

Thanks so much, my friend. :)

[John the Baptist]

You seem to be taking the blame in this one. Sometimes, things just don't work out, without it being anybody's fault. There's always next time.

[Relic]

Yes, there is john. Thanks for the comment. :)

[Ms claws]

Relic, "I failed her test"..your opening shows the heart of the author up front as someone interested in pleasing their mate.
"From the start, just didn't add up" shows you both were trying.
She's moving at 50 and you're at 80 shows your brains are not at equal levels..But who is?
"Opposites attract"...I think it just depends on the determination to make it work.
"It takes two to tango"...If both sides want it, it'll happen.
Awesome work!

[Relic]

Nice comment, Eternity. Thanks a bunch. :)

[Kady R.]

Welp singledom ain't easy. Being ghosted, rejected and then some. The ghosting thing is super new to me and when I experienced that it felt like rejection. But there's positives with being single too like having time by yourself which is priceless to me now.

Anywho.....I love how you used math here to explain how you felt sooo creative. I loved it immediately when I read "we were two equations from the start."

Wonderful writing and a delight to read. 🤗🤗🤗

[Relic]

I appreciate your comment, Kady. Thanks. :)

[Kady R.]

Anytime🤗🤗🤗