Not that I eschew drama, because its hard to date at my age. I finally bottomed out, this morning I broke my resolution and smoked two packs of cigarettes. During my birthday party while being single, surprise! Yeah, I did it. Does that tell you anything? Honestly, that’s when I initially considered dating again in my new hometown.

No problem. Figured I’d boost my dating life at Great Expectations Denver. Definitely isn’t a bad idea. The reason I mention my dating woes: After practically choking down some of grandma’s potato salad at Julie’s soccer finals in Denver last night, Mom asked me if I’ve bumped into the love of my life. I just can’t believe that came up. Anyway, I looked up at them and yelled, “that’s none of your business.”

Can you believe that even “The Twerp” (my nephew, age 9) doesn’t know when to quit driving home on the topic of true relationships. I joked to the whole group: “I’ll be fine, my romantic destiny is right over there!”

Do you have any idea what happened next? Everyone looked away and giggled. Perturbed, I fell asleep that night in hopes this loneliness would all go away. That didn’t help! I can’t imagine what I was thinking there. Chuck, who was just deployed on military commission offered his opinion that I enlist in Great Expectations. I said, “That’s what I was going to do.” I have some good friends. I especially enjoy this Dallas dating service.

At the time, dating services were new from my perspective. I showed up already a little anxious, and then I started getting butterflies in my stomach. My mess did not stop a great time. That night I enjoyed was full of crazy-fun mingling. The gems of the occasion had to be the other members, some who are my new friends.

I started going to these incredibley satisfying Denver Singles Events and parties at Great Expectations, I ran into a handful of marvelous guys and gals that obviously feel as excited as I am when talking about real-world dating. Now I can stop letting everyone give their two cents about me being single at my age. Surprisingly enough, mingling with Great Expectations is a lot of fun and like a dream come true.

Pat

Loneliness is Temporary