I'm back from my date!

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I'm back from my date!
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Wed, 05-16-2007 - 9:31pm
I had a really good time.

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Wed, 05-16-2007 - 9:52pm

I'm glad you had a good time, Liz!

Funny about the whole deal with his friends calling during the date. I'm thinking that maybe they had a "code" set up or something. Like how many women would set up a girlfriend to call at a certain time- just in case the date is falling apart- and they can pretend that it was a friend calling with an emergency and there was a reason to leave quickly and escape. So maybe he had a friend calling- but because the date was going well, he didn't answer. And then they kept calling... and eventually it was a case where he allowed the friends to come meet you (and check you out). I know I'm assuming all this, but if it was the case, it looks good that he didn't take that first phone call and try to leave- and it's good that his friends have already met you and know about you!

Sounds like you're both going to be pretty busy and not around much for dating (it's the same with Hiker and I through the summer- bummer!) but hopefully you WILL be able to fit in some more dates before one or both of you are off on a trip.

I hope the job situation works out for him as well. Of course, you know JUST what all that is like! Anyway- I'm thrilled for you, and I hope you will have more updates to report again soon! Yay Liz!!!

~shrimpy

~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

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Registered: 08-23-2006
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 9:57pm
I thought of that too, but I'm not sure.
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Registered: 05-13-2005
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 5:41am

Wow - that is a great date report!

It is great that you got out and met someone nice. I think it sounds good for a first date - those are sure hard on everyone's nerves.

I am sure that it is hard for him to be in limbo with his job. But if he likes you I think he will at least attempt to stay in touch and the weeks will pass quickly. I hope he asks you out again.

It is too cute that his friends joined in. Perhaps they were just close by and going out and wanting to see what he was up to? I don't think guys are the same as us where they would have a getaway call or anything like that.

One thing that sounded good is that he doesn't sound like the serial dater type - he sounds like a decent man who is just getting started with his life again.

I like that he stays in touch with his stepdaughter from his previous marriage - that shows he is a good and caring person. And I would not worry about the first marriage if they were so young and did not have kids. I would be okay with that.

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Registered: 02-08-2006
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 9:04am

Liz, I'm glad you had a great time, even if nothing else ever comes of it.

I think he'll call, but if not, this is the first step in you getting back into the dating arena! I'm glad you took the step!

The divorce thing doesn't both me- he was young once, and the second one happened, and he seems like a good father. The job thing sucks for him- but when you move, will you both be in the same county, or near enough for it to work out?

Enjoy your vacation, and enjoy this if you do see him again!

Moody, wishing she were in FL right now!


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Registered: 08-23-2006
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 11:29am

Thanks Moody, I hope he does call.

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Registered: 08-23-2006
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 11:36am

Thanks Judy, I hope he's not the serial dater type.

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 11:39am
Hey Liz! Sounds like a great date. The only thing I would have gone nuts about is the constant ringing of a cell or the texting. That would have driven me insane, but you seemed to have taken it with stride. Way to go! Can't wait to hear when you plan date number 2.
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Registered: 08-23-2006
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 11:50am

The phone thing just got funny after awhile.

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Thu, 05-17-2007 - 12:46pm
That's terrific! You sound thrilled and I would also just send him a quick email thanking him for such a nice evening. No need to IM let him come to you.
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Registered: 08-23-2006
Thu, 05-17-2007 - 1:12pm
I just sent him a text thanking him.

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