GM - Don't get too discouraged. I had a couple of dry years myself, which looking back at times seem appealing based on the exact opposite that is occuring this year. I do enjoy companionship and having a significant other in my life, but there are also benefits to being completely unattached and alone as well. I'd say just enjoy life and sooner or later, one way or another, someone special will join you when you least expect it.

So my dating spree this week has ended and here are my recaps:


Tuesday night I went out to dinner with Jan. Weatherwise It was a lovely evening so we sat outside. The conversation was very nice, we ate and chatted for about 2 1/2 hours. However there was really no romance to it at all or affection on her part. The very little bit of affection we had was instigated by me and that was just basically reaching out to hold her hand on the way to walking her to her car. I mentioned that I felt we were more in the friend zone since this was our fourth date and we had really not progressed at all beyond talking and that the chemistry seems lacking. She said that she just doesn't know me very well yet but is interested in me. Not sure what to make of it all. I am a somewhat affectionate guy and by the fourth date I feel like there should be at least some mutual display of affection, i.e. holding hands, a kiss good night. So I'm on the fence as to whether I want to see her again.

Wednesday night I Romy came over to my house and I cooked a nice dinner for us. The date with Romy could not be more opposite than the one with Jan. Romy certainly lives up to her name and basically roamed all over me! blush She has made it crystal clear that she is "into me." I'll leave it at that - and yes we will be seeing each other again.

Last night I took Lucy to an outdoor concert. I prepared a nice picnic basket with fruit, cheese, crackers and wine. We had very nice conversation which flowed effortlessly. Of the three women, I really think I could connect the most with Lucy however I am afraid that feeling may be only on my part. She is very reserved and I really don't think it's necessarily me - she is just not completely over the unexpected passing of her husband 4 years ago and not ready to be dating anyone. It doesn't help that the anniversary of his death is this week. So that said, I sent her a very nice email this morning letting her know that I enjoyed our evening and that if she was interested in getting together again to please let me know. I will leave it at that to see how she responds.

Tonight it's me time, I'm going to relax and recover from my week!

BA