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Lesson Learned
My daughter asked me why I was going out with Saul. “You know what he did, Mom,” she said. “Why bother with him? He makes poor choices.” “Made,” I said. “He made a bad decision and paid for it. I think people deserve a second chance,” I told Elizabeth. ** Since I started dating, I’ve made…
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To Tell The Truth
Saul stared at me following his admission, anticipation written all over his face. He’d been in this position before. He probably liked to get these things out of the way at the get-go, like my date who advised me that he’d had prostate surgery on our first date. (See; “Three Cats & A Dog.”) It’s not…
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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…