Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Into the ephemera...

I often wonder how some women seem to go so easily from first-date, to want-to-see-you-again, to second-date, to... well... I've-got-a-boyfriend.  I've witnessed this.  It happens. In the movies.  For my friends, even.

Just not to me.

No word from Soccer Dad.  The Latin Lover is in touch, but non-committal about our next date.   And of course, there are interesting prospects from OKCupid.  My favorite today is a sporty, smart 26 year old who dresses like a fashion plate.  And I did write back.  Maybe I've got a little cougar in me after all.  Maybe he'll go shopping for me.

Has Mr. Nice Guy slipped into the ephemera?  Last night, I had trouble falling asleep.  So I picked up (I kid you not) the "Everything Etiquette" book.  Of course it has a section on dating, and it gave etiquette guidance on women asking out men.  According to the book, I should call Mr. Nice Guy and ask him to do something specific, at a specific time.  The book did not dispense advice on how to get up the chutzpah to do such a thing.  Or how to get over a little obsession with someone who hasn't expressed any interest in me in a couple of months.

In the meantime, for my amusement, tonight I got an email from dear, sweet Newfie.  Wondering if I would join him in a no-strings-attached evening of pinball.

So some men disappear into the ephemera.  And then some reappear, but probably not the ones I want.

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