I would like to apologize to everyone who emailed me last month, wondering what happened to my column. I went on a one month sabbatical, and I had some time to think about dating in general. I also went on a few dates that, unfortunately, did not work out.
One day I just started reminiscing about the simpler times in my life. You know back in our twenties and thirties. It was nice thinking about the girls, and girlfriends I dated back then. That was such an easy going time, going on dates that the girl had pretty much one criteria for dating.
Did she think you were cute? It did not matter where we went, bowling, miniature golf, and that great make out place, the drive-in movie theatre. There were some really great gals that I dated back then. Ok why reminisce and think of yesteryear. Because back then it was just dating. Today things are different, a lot different. I have found today that a lot of the so-called dates that I go on, are not even dates, they seem more like a job interview. Sometimes I feel like I should just bring my resume with me. Now this is not a negative remark, because I know they are just looking to fill a position in their life. I get a lot of the same questions, some normal, and some a little personal. What I hear an awful lot is that they want someone to travel with. As much as I like to get away for a weekend, my job gets in the way a lot. I am sure a lot of guys are in the same boat like me. We have kids or teenagers that require time and money.
Then there is the ex too. Now I do consider myself a great catch, and by the way, you should all think that way. Dating needs to get back to just being fun, and enjoying the person you are with. Not for what they can get you, or where they can take you. We all need to get back to dating someone just for him or her, not what you want them to be. I am so tired of the interviews, doesn’t anyone just want to go out on a date, maybe hold hands, and go to a drive-in? Ah the good old days.
Any questions or comments-contact Paul at scvsingle@yahoo.com.