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Vanessa68's picture

Hello Eveyrone,

Thank you again for the responses. My date went very well, You have to remember that I know this man, not really well, but we do share a common interest, so there is a sense of comfort. 3 years ago we dated (2) never slept together, I was still in nursing school and he was going through divorce.

Anyways,,,dinner was great we talked about what we had been doing… blah blah, he tells me he has dated a woman for a few months, she was moving too fast and had a little girl the kids did meet. I did share about my dating that he and a lot going on, and I did mention that I met the kids and I slept in another room. (everyone I tell raises their eyebrows??)
Ugh… I said I am not bitter and I am not discouraged to date men with children, he says why would you be? He just wasn't the one: everyone is different. HUH :}
What I noticed most was how together he was, he talked about the ex, but no complaining, moaning groaning. She has bought new house with boyfriend, there agreement is intact, it seems lax and he gets his kids more than the agreement states. They are 5 and 7. He seems happy and content. I wasn't sure how I was feeling, We sat close but no hand holding. At the end of the night I leave and he kisses me good night, OMG it was good…lol

He says he will be in touch, we have quite a few friends in common. I have to say I was a bit surprised at myself, I thought I still needed time to regroup ( I think I still do)
but I didn't feel guilty kissing him..

OK…. let me have it…because I am not wasting 8 months ever again… Eye-wink Eye-wink

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Vanessa68's picture

I am 46, the chances of me meeting a man without kids is very slim, I will die alone…lol

ChiefGrownup's picture

That's great! You're going to be fine. Gnoshing steaks and sharing a laugh is way better than staying home fighting your urge to call He Who Shall Not Be Named.

Now don't put too much thought into this man. Who cares if he calls again. Who cares? Just keep getting more and more active, less and less contemplating the past. Go out and embrace life and see where it takes you.

Flying.Purple.Step.Monster's picture

I suggest you go out with as many men as you can. Meet lots of people.. go to dinner and that's it. I wouldn't hop from one relationship to another. Activate your profile on Ok Cupid and have fun!

furkidsforme's picture

The fact that you are psycho-analyzing every aspect of this date rather than saying "that was sorta fun, maybe I'll do it again" tells me you AREN'T ready to date.

You are already scoping this dude out as the next "one". Stop it already. It was a date.

Talk about moving too fast. He wanted to dump the last gal for moving too fast after a half a year, and here you are first date basically making wedding plans!

Vanessa68's picture

Oh Boy….Where do I start….

Yes, I do know this man, I have know him for 3 years, maybe reread my first post. No he is NOT dating anyone….As for as the psycho-analysing this date, ( I agree I do have the tendencies). I also did say that I think I need more time…to regroup, also in my first post…:) Wedding plans….I must have missed something there…:}

What I found out about myself was that I don't feel guilty about dating, but I am not 100% ready. That there are men out there that raise kids differently, which I think I needed to see, I think if it was like the last one I would have crawled under a rock….THATS IT…no more men with kids…I got a bit of a ego boost, and hope restored. Yes the kids are young, I am keeping my mouth closed and my hands to myself. ... Wink

As far as my mind and my thinking…. I dump it here, I think I am too raw to be trusting any man, no matter how pretty, until I dump all details on here. I love it, no hiding no bullshit, no candy coating.

He did text last night and we talked on the phone for bit, no mention of date 2….but I am working midnights. I told him I would text him sometime today. I will just say Hi…hows your day…

Again…I love all your responses….THank You Smile Smile