Crazy Date Etiquette: Story 2

This story isn't really outrageous, but it was a situation that baffled me a little when it happened.

I met this guy once who ended up really, really, really wanting to go out with me. I'm not sure why; I wasn't all that nice to him (although, maybe that's why he was so interested). Anyway, after about the fifth time he asked, I said okay. He made a very big deal about wanting to take me out for a nice dinner at my favorite kind of place. I mean, we discussed this at length, and he wanted me to choose the restaurant and everything.

Now, I could tell he was kind of a basic food, meat and potato guy, while I really like unusual, very ethnic food. So, I chose a great little thai place that I know has a good selection for the not-so-adventurous eater. He said that sounded great.

About an hour before our date, he called to say he wanted to meet me at Outback Steakhouse. huh? He apparently had gotten a craving, and it was his favorite place.

Okay. Listen guys: Outback is fine...for a third or fourth date. But you won't be impressing your lady if you take her there on the first date, and you really won't be impressing her if you made her choose a restaurant in the first place, and then changed your mind.

Like I said, not an outrageous situation, but a baffling one. I will say I wasn't too surprised when we proceeded to have the most boring evening ever. I couldn't wait to finish dinner and go home! And no, there was no second date!

The Frog Prince Part 2

For those of you who enjoyed the first installment of the Muppets in The Frog Prince, here is Part 2 for your viewing pleasure.

The Feeling of Love

Movies and books really mess us up in many ways. In terms of romance, they give us ridiculous notions of what love is supposed to feel like. They make us believe that love is about the sick pit in your stomach, the crazy feeling of emotions out of control, a heightened sense that fireworks must be flying at all times.

No wonder people are so often disappointed with the reality.

I experienced many of those feelings in my dating life, yet it was never with Mr. Right. Then I fell in love. And guess what? I didn't really feel any of those things. What I felt was a complete and total sense of calm contentment. From our first date, everything felt easy. Everything was easy!

This feeling is so much better than the fantasy. I'm so glad I've experienced real love...in fact, I'm grinning stupidly just thinking about it. So, maybe there is a little bit of the fireworks thing going on here. But mostly it's just a complete sense of "right."

The Frog Prince Part 1

In my opinion, the Muppets rule! I love Kermie and friends. Actually, Animal is my favorite, but he didn't star in the Frog Prince movie...

What's the Best On-Line Dating Site?

I am a big fan of Internet dating. Perhaps that's because I met my husband on MySpace. It certainly isn't because I had much luck with some of the popular Internet dating sites (although, I'm sure that has more to do with me and my habit of being attracted to the wrong guy than with the services those sites offer).

I've known people who have met their spouses on Match.com, E-Harmony, and MySpace. I'm wonder what your preference is, and if you have any good stories. How long did it take to meet the right person?