I was just in the middle of a little post about my date and I saw that. You get the full, uncut version tomorrow.
First, you are the best big bro for being the one to save me if I needed it.
The date was great. He got out of his car and I was like "woah, he's hot!" Then we sat down at the table and he took off his jacket, and I was like "woah, biceps"! Our dinner was great, there was great conversation. He paid and brought a bottle of wine. He does not drink wine normally, but he enjoyed it.He loves his kids so much which I love. We basically got kicked out of the restaurant so I went out on a limb and we carried our conversation to his truck for another hour and a half.
He did kiss me. And it was nice and sweet and I fully enjoyed it. And he didn't try any funny stuff. There will be a second date. And I am looking forward to it. It's not planned yet, I'm excited. We also thought up the oddest date idea I will tell you about tomorrow.
The craziest thing is he was at my house 2 and a half weeks ago. he's a plumber and apparently he did work for the other half of my house! What are the odds of that? I know its true because he showed me his work calendar and showed me a text. And apparently he left his hammer there. So he will be coming back.
My current conclusion is I need to be open-minded and take things slow. The way things happened with you-know-who and I was rare. Just because things aren't like that, doesn't mean they can't be great. So, I look forward to getting to know this guy and maybe it will work out, maybe it won't, but I will enjoy the ride.
Oh, this may sound trivial, but it was something someone else never did. On my way home he texted me to make sure I let him know when I get home safe. Small gesture, but one I appreciate a lot.
I'm so happy to read that your date went well. He sounds like a really nice guy. I hope things work out for the two of you. You deserve to be happy.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
I am glad to hear that it went well. You'll have to tell me about it tomorrow. Can't wait.
"The difficulties of Life are intended to make us BETTER,not bitter". "Fear is a prison, where you are the jailer. FREE YOURSELF!" "Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B." - Jack3Beans
I'm glad the date went well Ginger. He sounds like a decent guy. As you say, it's well worth taking things slow...FWIW, perhaps four hours on the phone and extending the evening by 1.5 hours in his truck may be taking it a little fast perhaps?
It's always worth allowing a little time for things to unfold and if that means you bringing the evening to a close when you've had a nice time, and not extending things, that's no bad thing IMHO.
Hope the second date goes well too :-)
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I thought about you briefly last night, wondering how your date was going. So glad to hear it went well!
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Well, thank you all! It's nice to have people cheer me on, especially in this dangerous arena of dating, lol.
I'm loving that I am looking forward to seeing him again. We have been texting on and off all day. We exchanged thoughts on what we are looking for relationship wise. This is the first time I'm NOT getting the "I wasn't really looking for a relationship......" He is. We are on the same page as far as that goes.
Time will tell. Just got through a first date, which is a relief within itself.
Sotto, I do agree. I'm very bad at cutting things off. I should make more of an effort. Luckily the time just kind of flew by and it felt short rather than long.
Oh, this may sound trivial, but it was something someone else never did. On my way home he texted me to make sure I let him know when I get home safe. Small gesture, but one I appreciate a lot.
