First date in four months!
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First date in four months!
| Tue, 02-15-2005 - 1:23am |
Well after taking some time off I have finally agreed to a date. I am a 30-year-old divorced single WAHM to a 5-year-old. I just got tired of the drama after my last short relationship and decided to take time off. This man is someone I used to talk to frequently before that other relationship and we have been talking again. I have decided to do it again. I am just looking for a friendship to go to movies or dinner once every week or two with and hopefullly adult companionship and intimacy. This man seems to want the same thing and I figure worse case scenario there is no attraction and I gain a friend only. Wish me luck! It is so scary and I just want as little drama as possible so I can remain focused on my son and career yet still be a "woman" as well as a mom and provider.

Great attitude! Have a great date and tell us about it when you get a chance.
- Catherine
It sounds like you have a good outfit plan. We did have a rather lively discussion here regarding how to prepare for a first date:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-rlsolomother&msg=7853.1&ctx=128
along with the outcome:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-rlsolomother&msg=7857.1&ctx=128
I am sure that will help you and amuse you!! So many different approaches from just cherry chapstick and a whole princess routine. Also some good tips on not eating anything messy.
I have found that keeping it simple and short on the first date is always best. I would be inclined to pass on the movie, especially if it is at a house (too much temptation for intimacy too soon in my opinion).
NOW you have to keep us updated - come back and tell us how it went!! Good luck!!