We are just starting this area of the site. It contains actual dating experiences submitted by visitors to Attraction and anyone else who wishes to share a humorous personal account.
We're sure you've had an interesting (good, bad, or ugly) dating adventure that may provide a lesson to others, so just send it via Email to the editor. All items are subject to edit, and remember to tell us how you'd like it signed (such as 'Lover in CA' or 'Jane, New York,NY')
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Meeting the Kids
We met via a newspaper personals ad. Even though I prefer meeting women without children, I hadn't been on a date for a while, so I lowered my standards. Both being busy, we agreed to meet at a nearby McDonalds, since it would be convenient. I told her she could bring her two boys, thinking it would be wise to be more aware of such an integral part of her life.
Big mistake! The general commotion of a fast-food place was bad enough… We sat near the play area so her little darlings could stay occupied. They did so by throwing plastic balls at me. It was pathetic!
---'Bruised' in Upland, CA
Lesson:1. You can always meet the kids later.
Take time to get to know the parent first!
2. McDonald's isn't a romantic place to eat. At least go to a diner and sit in a booth.
3. If you do go to McD's, for Pete's sake, stay away from the play area!
Our First Date
On our first date, he was coming over and I suggested a new restaurant to have dinner at. I was new to Brooklyn, but had been told of a good pasta place. So we set off and got into the general area, but couldn't find it. We got lost, but I kept saying, "It's around here somewhere!" Needless to say, we joked about the whole thing in the car and were laughing about me getting us lost…
We finally found it and went in. I was so nervous that the pasta fell on my lap---and I couldn't eat a thing for the rest of the night!
---Brooklyn, NY
Lesson: This couple eventually married and has two beautiful daughters. If you can laugh off an embarrassing situation, it can pay off in the end!
Kiss it Goodbye!
We had gone on just a few friendly dates when she told me she was a little behind on some bills and asked if she could borrow $20 or $30. The warning alarms sounded, but I took the money out of my wallet anyway.
When I called her the next week to set up another date, she said she was back together with her old boyfriend and talking marriage, but she'd mail my money back to me. I figured I'd never see it again, but four days later, her money order arrived, along with a sweet thank-you card, which now had me feeling bad for thinking the worst.
--Wilmington, DE
Lesson: There are considerate people out there who could just use a hand sometimes!
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