Simple Rules That Are Hard To Follow

The latest (though brief, even by my experience) trusted-boy situation ended up in the worst-case-scenario I should have expected from the jump. It was literally an over-night let down, in a way, so I don't care. I'm mad for the moment, but it's not going to take time to get over, at least. I'm looking at it as further proof that I need to be alone for a while.
It's really difficult to talk to men about religion/faith/etc. especially during the potential date phase. I know, I know, if I can't talk to them about the things that are important to me, I have no business considering dating them. I get it. That doesn't make it much easier, though, now does it? I'm not Christian, but finding a Baha'i in the Army... well, lets just say I've found one and that was long-distance through AKO and he and I haven't really looked at it as a potential match. I have no issues dating outside my faith... If dating outside my race hasn't been a horrific issue for me, how much harder could dating outside my faith be? However, the faith, the true, solid belief in God and what He does and wants for us, that is a resounding must. Faith is all that sustains me so much of the time. I was born with a connection to a spirituality I cannot explain, but lack of explanation hardly defiles it's existence.
Race, I don't care. Physically, of course, I have my preferences, but even those can be overlooked, should the right person come along.
The thing is... I have to get so used to taking care of me, that letting that habit slip even a little will throw me into awareness of it. I can't be in a relationship until I know I will take care of myself, regardless of the state of my relationship, that my needs will be thought of.
If I wanted a relationship, well, I have my options, but right now everyone I give a rat's behind about has that 'but' tagging along at the end of their pre-quals. I can't do that right now. I shouldn't even consider it, at this point.
Simple rules, hard to follow.
Ain't that about a blimp?