Date update

I don’t think this one was meant to be. We met this past weekend for dinner — we met at 6:00, and I was back in my car at 7:15. Frankly, I was kind of surprised. I thought things were going well: there was lots of conversation, we have a few things in common, and he seemed really nice. There wasn’t any kind of instant attraction or outstanding chemistry, but when he pushed himself back from the table at 60 minutes in, saying “Well, it was nice to meet you…”, I have to admit that I was taken aback.

Let me back up to say that this was our first meeting… we’d been emailing for the past month or so, but that’s it. He hadn’t asked for my phone number, and there were lengthy pauses between emails. The emails I did get were short… I figured he just preferred to speak face-to-face. Now, I really think dating is just not a priority for him. Listening to him talk about his life and his plans the other night, he really doesn’t have the room or time in his life for dating. I’m just at a very different place in my life.

I’m ready to find someone to have a life with. I’m looking for a long-term commitment with someone who shares my values and can be a lifelong friend and companion. I’m fine with this not working out; I didn’t have much invested beyond a few hours spent at the keyboard, so if I never hear from him again I think I’ll survive. Guess it’s back to Yahoo personals…

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