I have been really, really neglectful and terrible. I promised you posts, and I didn’t deliver. I’m sorry.
The Olympics in London may be over, but the Boston Dating Olympics continues.
I.S. and I went on two dates. After date number one, he was a gold medal contestant. He made me laugh, owns a home, has a good career….all the things I am looking for. Even our second date was fun- we went to his friend’s house and hung around ordering take-out. His friends were super nice and fun to be around and the situation, which could have turned awkward, was very comfortable. The kicker was the end of the date- he is a REALLY strange kisser. I mean- it was weird. Now, I might be able to work with that, but I’m just not willing to train someone who is 36 (if that’s even possible). Without going into much detail- there were other things that did not impress me as well. It really is too bad, because I.S. was a great candidate and we had a good connection. So now he is out of medal contention.
R.G. and I have had three dates, all of them were excellent. He is divorced- and has a kid. Normally, I would not go out with someone who has children because children are fine, but the mothers become part of your life too. However, he asked me to give him a chance anyway and I am glad I did. Our first date was at a restaurant serving the food of his home country and drinks at a bar after. I think it was the first time I have been on a first date that wasn’t just drinks. He, too, has everything I am looking for- he makes me laugh, owns a home, has a great career, and makes me feel comfortable. Our second date was kayaking, dinner, and drinks. This guy really plans good dates! He seems like he is a great father and the partnership between him and his ex-wife seems to be really healthy. (Hooray!) For our third date, he cooked me dinner at his house and we watched a movie. It was really nice and very comfortable. He is always a gentleman and makes lots of thoughtful gestures- like rubbing my feet absentmindedly during the movie. He is still a contender for a medal- though I haven’t really seen or heard from him much lately.
I.M. and I have been on two dates, and both were surprisingly fun. He is incredibly successful. At 31, he is the youngest of the current contenders, but the most advanced in his career. He was a doctor until he got an MBA and became the CEO of a medical company. He doesn’t own a home, but was financially stable enough to be renting apartments in New York City and Boston at the same time. (For the record, I hate that I comment on this, but I feel I have to since it is one of my criteria now- and I deserve someone who has their shit together.) He is a bit on the “dorky” side, and some of his comments have me rolling my eyes (in my head- not in real life), but I always have a great time with him. He is sweet, forthcoming with the way he feels, and earnest in a good way. He makes sure I know in between dates that he is interested in me and can’t wait to see me again. I had thought after the first date that I wouldn’t see him again, but decided to give him another chance. I.M. came from behind and snuck back into medal contention!
The Poet and I had coffee, too. I know, I know! I should have said no after everything that happened, but he sounded so sad that I couldn’t turn him down. It was a little awkward at first, but we just caught up and it ended up being fine. However, he kept sending me messages after that telling me how much he missed me and how great it was to see me. In a moment of weakness (I really was missing him and thinking about him a lot) when he texted me, I responded that I was thinking a lot about him too. I think that was the wrong thing to say. I didn’t mean anything by it- but he responded right away with a smiley face and said “We should definitely get together when you are back from your work trip.” I’m still on the work trip, so I haven’t had to face this yet, but I’m not sure what I will say. Oh dear.
Confessions of a Former Relationship Junkie 