Not much to report. Had my date with the latest Tinder match last night. He was really nice. A regular, “normal” guy. The kind of person I should definitely want to date. Has a good job, knows exactly when his mortgage will be paid off which tells me he is somewhat financially aware. He wants to travel. We have some similar interests. He talked a bit about his break up with his ex and not a trace of bitterness or anger. He was a good listener and seemed to have a really balanced way of looking at the world. We met for a drink and some nachos and talked for a couple of hours. Hugged good bye, said it was great to meet each other, etc… I think I walked away with a solid “maybe” in my mind. I don’t know… my sister says I should not expect to be struck by lightening. I don’t think that is what I’m after as the two people I have dated post-divorce were not lightening strikes…just tiny sparks. But not right for me so maybe it is a good thing to not feel that?? Anyway…I haven’t heard from him today but not concerned about it. If he liked me enough to risk rejection and ask me out, I’ll probably go out with him again and give it a chance. But if not, I’m just going to let it go. If I really liked him, I would have no problem reaching out but that’s just not where I’m at.
Had a message from a local guy today who looks like he spends every waking moment in the gym. We had a brief chat but I really don’t think we would click. Maybe I’m stereotyping but he looks like he would need a fellow gym enthusiast and that’s just not me at all. Plus it would be too intimidating at this stage of my life to go out with someone who looks like they should be on the cover of a fitness magazine.
Why is this dating thing so difficult? It was so easy when I was in my 30s and this OLD was just starting to be a thing.
