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I Can’t Believe He Said That
No one wants to hear negative things said about one’s family, and I assumed Saul regretted mentioning the subject of Dad’s affair once he learned who I was. It was quiet at the other end of the phone. I was sure Saul was mortified. I felt somewhat responsible for his faux pas, however. It wasn’t…
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Call Saul
I started to think that I might be to blame for these negative dating experiences. I’m a particular type. For one thing, I’m Jewish. Judaism is not only a religion; it’s a culture. Some of that cultural behavior makes me different and influences how I see others and how they perceive me. Our humor is as…
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Not For Me
One word or comment in a written message or during a conversation can make or break your interest in a person. A man can appear too forward, defensive, sexual, or needy. Sven had many of these traits–especially neediness. He continued to send long text messages about various topics. I communicated with him more so out…
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The Turtle Neck
The following morning, there was another message from the Navy SEAL. “I’m looking to find it all—love and intimacy—not just sex. I intend to share my life and my eleven Labrador Retrievers.” Whoa! Who said I wanted any of the above, especially his eleven canines? Why would anyone have that many large dogs? I knew that…