So. I really did not remember that Valentine’s Day is in two days. I have had two different reactions to this upcoming Hallmark holiday.
I am speaking with a gentleman in my area and we met for tea after work the other day. I was very tired and begged off, our date, early. it had been a difficult day at work and I had a stress headache and just wanted to go to bed. I was disappointed because this gentleman was very nice and we were enjoying ourselves but I found I was not hearing him I was just listening to him speak.
He was gracious and we have spoken since then. I had suggested getting together, if possible, next Thursday out for a light dinner. He misinterpreted and thought I meant this Thursday and reminded me that it’s Valentine’s Day and he has his kids that day. I was moderately mortified and quickly corrected his notion that I may think he should take me out for Valentine’s Day. He was good with it and we may see each other this weekend.
I am speaking with another man who lives about 3 1/2 hours away. He and I have exchanged texts and spoken on the phone. Again very nice man and he is interested to meet in the next couple of weeks. He asked what I was doing this weekend (and I am busy) because after all Valentine’s Day is this Thursday. And now I was moderately taken aback. I certainly, again, I am not thinking about Valentine’s Day.
I just find these two conversations, which happened within 24 hours of each other and are so different in expectations, to be interesting.
People are baffling
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