I think I successfully staved off becoming cynical. I was worried for a second that I was gaining the cynical edge. So I proclaimed a dating hiatus to my friends.
The dating hiatus lasted, oh, let me count... [bossy thinks long and hard... it hurts though] It lasted about 3 days.
Two guys were introduced to me through mutual friends. Both seemed promising. So I gave them my number when asked.
I had first dates with both of them this week. Though nothing may come out of either, both are good-looking, intelligent, have good jobs, seem to like me, are the appropriate age, and make me laugh. That alone was enough to help me regain my confidence in the single/dating life again.
There is hope. There is potential out there.
I may post about the dates at a later time, but am a little cautious so as to not jinx anything. I am not even nicknaming them yet... Well, actually one already has a nickname, but I'm not advertising the names yet. I do think, however, that I may have to describe the dates according to Charming But Single's two posts on what you should find out on the first date v. what you should not find out on the first date. I think both dates will fit nicely into the categories.
I do think there is a current front-runner among the two, but I am just enjoying them for the moment and will see what happens.
My friends and I are also keeping tally of "points" on these two guys... You know, points for opening the car door, paying, calling when they say they will, etc., and points deducted for not being a gentleman, running way late, not calling, etc.... Yes, we have standards and high expectations.
