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Recently, this question was posed for an online contest. I could have chosen any number of memories, but this memory stood out for so many reasons.
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I started online dating in 2000 shortly after graduating from college. There were plenty of dates I wish I could forget, but, to this day, there is one that is the most memorable. And in reflection, being a married mom, I'm no longer the annoyed 20-year old, but I feel sad for the struggle this man faced and the courage it must have taken to go on the date. He said he was just out of a relationship. He brought me a flower wrapped in a wet paper towel. His car smelled like wet dog. He had a terrible sense of direction and self. I won tickets on the radio for a private concert with a band I was actually pretty excited to see. I asked if he'd be my +1. Concerts aren't a great venue for first dates, I realized. I knew I wasn't interested within the first five minutes but decided to tough it out. Recently divorced, this father hadn't been on a date in 6 years. I don't remember his name, but sincerely hope he was able to recover... Both from our date and losing his family.
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I started online dating in 2000 shortly after graduating from college. There were plenty of dates I wish I could forget, but, to this day, there is one that is the most memorable. And in reflection, being a married mom, I'm no longer the annoyed 20-year old, but I feel sad for the struggle this man faced and the courage it must have taken to go on the date. He said he was just out of a relationship. He brought me a flower wrapped in a wet paper towel. His car smelled like wet dog. He had a terrible sense of direction and self. I won tickets on the radio for a private concert with a band I was actually pretty excited to see. I asked if he'd be my +1. Concerts aren't a great venue for first dates, I realized. I knew I wasn't interested within the first five minutes but decided to tough it out. Recently divorced, this father hadn't been on a date in 6 years. I don't remember his name, but sincerely hope he was able to recover... Both from our date and losing his family.
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So, while we're sharing... what was yours?
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