**THIS SPECIFIC BLOG ENTRY WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED ON APRIL 18TH ON MY MYSPACE.. myspace.com-nick capra**
I have been living the incredibly extreme and odd life of a Porn Star on and off for over six years now..There are so many incredible things I have experienced and learned throughout this journey. Not one of them do I regret nor look back on with guilt or remorse.
At the same time, I also have the same desires that we all have. Even you jaded boys and girls have to admit that past your thick armor lies the child-like desire to have a loving relationship.
My desire for a relationship has always been very pure. But how does one manage a relationship whilst sharing their body with the world?
You might be thinking to yourselves, 'That is simple..If the relationship matters, he should be able to separate business from matters of the heart." I agree. Unfortunately, most of the men I have experienced don't see it that way.
Some Porn Stars I know try to hide their lifestyles from their lovers. Some even lie and tell them they have retired, when in fact, they are still filming.I have never agreed to that approach. Anything based on a lie, is just that-a lie. I don't believe there is hope for love when anything is based around a lie.
So,here is the drill...
The 1st date I tell them straight out about my career. They become fascinated. They even become a bit excited. They tell me they can hang.
That is where the lie begins. They ALL say that in the beginning. I think they really believe that. Since they believe it. I believe it.
Even though history has proved time and again that men with even the slightest insecurities within themselves will not stand the test of time..the test of my career in the Porn Industry. And even though the little voice in my head reminds me that they are probably lying to themselves. I want to believe them. I want them to be strong enough for me. Even if it means they have to lie to me to stick it out.
The 2nd date, I tell them straight out that my career makes me one of the most difficult people in the world to date. Most importantly, I will not compromise my career for ANYONE!
It doesn't occur to them to weigh the pro's and con's. They never simply say to themselves, 'How will this man's extremely odd career and lifestyle affect my heart?'
So, cut to my last dating experience..
Chad. 31 years old. Attractive, bright, funny, and very sweet. He reassured me over and over throughout the last several months that my work was my work and that it didn't bother him in the slightest. We had such an awesome time together. Dates. Dinners. Hot sex. Travel plans.
Though he was completely aware of my career and my future plans, I was just laying the ground-work for my return to the Industry. That was a few months ago. I wasn't shooting with anyone yet.
Suddenly, I began working small gigs. Chi Chi's Live and Raw, shooting scenes for my new up-and-coming website. Booking appearances.
Everything continued moving forward between Chad and myself. There were no arguments, no fights, no visible signs of any trouble brewing in shangri-la. Then, out of nowhere, he just calls me up and says it is too much for him to handle. I am devastated. I really believed in us! The past few months with him have been nothing short of bliss. He is not just the physical... he embodies the chemistry and essence of everything that makes a man special to me. His innocence is so pure. The complete dedication to us that he has continued to show me on a daily basis goes unrivaled by any man I have ever dated. Especially in the gay world where image, self absorption, money, ego, and my down-fall, career, are core.
I am shattered right now.
Who am I to blame? Him? Definitely not! Myself? Ummm...Probably. Like I said, I love what I do. It just is one of the occupational hazards of my career. I know I am to blame. I keep thinking there is an exception to the rule. I am still stuck in that belief. I believe there is a man strong enough to date me and be okay with my career. Just safe in the fact that he knows he has my heart. My friends tell me that I should just date someone in the Industry. I really hate dating hookers! I wouldn't date me!!
My friend Michael said to me the other night, 'You have to listen to this song. It was written for you! It's called 'Strong Enough', by Sheryl Crow.'
I am not a fan of hers, so I had never really gotten the jist of the song's lyrics. WOW! It is so true! I feel like I don't even need to have the 'talk' with my dates anymore. Just bring my Ipod in and play them this song.
For any of you men or women out there with extreme careers that affect your love life. Listen carefully to the words. They are spoken so well. So true, indeed.
Have an awesome weekend!
xxoo
I Dreamt of him last night only for a split second. I awoke and felt the gnawing pain that I have felt every night since he has been gone.