Super smart attorney and I went out last week and quickly
established that we wanted to see each other again. However, he somehow fell
into that all too familiar persona of the non-communicator. He knew my friend
was in town over the weekend and I know that he is busy at work, but when I
told him I’d like to see him again after our first date I was hoping that I’d
opened the door wide enough for him to walk through it, especially after he
reciprocated my feelings. However, after talking to my girlfriends it was
decided that since we hadn’t established daily – or even regular –
communication, perhaps he needed some gentle encouragement.
Considering the situation and not quite ready to give the
first guy I’d had a decent online date with the 'ol, “good riddance,” I decided to
reach out. Last night during a big local event in town I shot him a casual text
to see if he was going to be there, too. He replied right away that he wasn’t
going and was bummed and asked another couple of topical questions around the
point when everyone lost cell signal (of course). But, at least communication
had been reopened.
Sure enough, this morning – success! He texted me right away
about setting up a casual (read: early/non-romantic) date for this weekend. I
agreed and, once again, that is where the conversation began and ended. Ah,
well. At least I know a date is in our future and we can see where to go from
there.
However, as per usual in my dating life, when it rains it
pours. Or, maybe, when it sprinkles it drizzles?
At last night’s event I regaled my love life to my friend
and asked her what I should do about both dudes. Taking everything into consideration, she said almost the same thing about Mr. Outing as what I was thinking – he either wasn’t
interested or had something else he was dealing with and let it go. If
he wanted to be in touch, he’d be in touch.
Then, what happens as the event starts? He sends me a
message virtually (note: when I say “virtually” I mean a message sent in a digital
medium that is not private). What the heck, yo? We went on our outing two weeks
ago. Where had he been and why didn’t he send me something more private, like a
text? Or he could have even used the lost medium, why not call? The whole thing
was completely random and definitely out of the ordinary. However, it would
appear that we are now still in contact and who knows where that will lead.
I suppose all this randomness just goes to show that life
never unfolds exactly how fairy tales tell us they will. We have to be open to
people and possibilities. All relationships take time and patience. When things
are right, they will happen.
I’d like to dedicate this entry (and linked song) to KP who was kind enough to
comment on my previous blog. KP, this one goes out to girls like us --> 27 and Counting…
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