Okay, so I bring it on myself. When mediocre boy from Wednesday seemed enthused to meet a second time, I told myself that I should give it another chance. If he saw something there, maybe I just missed it or something.
You know what's worse than a mediocre first date? When you go on a second date and realize you're in the middle of a bad date. Why does it turn bad? Because you've already asked your rolodex of small talk questions. "So did you grow up in Edmonton?" "any siblings?" "So, you said that you travelled alot - how was that?" "So... how long have you been on lavalife?" "So! Do you ever get excited or like to talk about anything ever!?"
ok, so the last one isn't so standard. And if it ever becomes standard, that is the day I need to give up this dating thing entirely.
And I am going to try from now on to not talk about specific instances in the melodramatic dating life of this single girl. If I keep doing it, I'm going to have to try to keep this blog a secret from my dates. I've never been all that good at keeping my own secrets. Though most likely entertaining to my faithful readers :P, it's not so good for the cause that I like to call 'Get Stephanie a Boyfriend'
Lata!
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....maybe they'll admire your honesty?....
hehehe.
Overly Confident in Own Charms Outweighing Catty Blogness,
K
Ah well, you gave him the 2nd date... no poof=no chance now.
At this point you might as well say that it is just not going to happen. give the rolodex another spin. Here's my question though; what about the guys that don't ask any questions? I've gone on 2 dates (different guys) that have talked the entire time... to themselves. I really don't get that either!
I say take 3 guys with you per date, and then slowly 'elimidate' them one by one until you end up with the one most suited to your needs. This will also allow you to fill awkward silences during the date by making out with one or several of the guys at a time. Another side effect? Hot Tub!
Good idea, eh? I just came up with it out of nowhere. It may catch on!
Yeah, dude is cut from the team.
Hmmm... elimidate... You 2! Fight for my love! da da da dadada...
In regaling Jess with stories of mediocrity she offered to give my dates a briefing. You know, I'll just arrange for them to arrive 15 minutes early so they can meet with her and she can explain to them the basics of conversation and strategies that may make it successful.
"ok, there's a lull in the conversation. That's when you ask her a question about herself. After she answers your question, now it's your turn. Either answer your own question or build off of her answer with some kind of interesting anecdote/comment. The latter is preferred by Stephanie because that is how an actual conversation starts. Under no circumstances do you agree with a simple 'yah.' Think - why do you agree?" (oh, the sarcasm is so thick I can barely see...)
Wouldn't that be great? An orientation to a successful date. Too bad it makes you look crazy.
again it is time for next, which is not so far from elimidate. Or if having issues finding just one guy to date who is truly interesting, but a few who are kinda interesting, go on more dates with different guys with the vague hope that you will feel the same connection they do all the while looking for something else...charms are everything. they work. use them. but don't abuse them. leads to over connectivity in the guys mind, from what I can tell.
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