The Dating Debut

Yes, that’s right: Tonight is my first post-divorce date.  I have gone back and forth about a million times on whether or not to go out with this guy but after 3+ hours last night on the phone with him, we have plans for tonight.

We’re going to grab some dinner, and then I’m off to see my cousin’s band play.  I don’t know if Mr. Training Wheels will join me for the concert, I guess it will depend on how dinner goes.

Thanks to those of you who have chimed in with thoughts (both in the comments around here and by sending emails) on Mr. Training Wheels.  He has said some things that made me think he’s not they guy for me…and perhaps not even worthy of a first date.  And then last night, when I had every intention of taking his call and telling him I didn’t think we should go out, something happened and hours later we’d made plans.  Along the way I’d discovered more about him that made him more attractive.

I still think in the long run he’s not my type.  The number one indicator of this is that his longest relationship ever has been “7-8 months” — I just don’t think he’s ready for a relationship with a single mom with two young kids.  When you’re almost in your mid-30s and haven’t ever been serious with someone for longer than 7 months there is clearly something missing.

But I’m looking forward to tonight.  (Does anyone know of a miracle weight loss technique that would allow me to lose 20 lbs before then?)  If nothing else, it’ll be fun to put on some lip gloss and my dancing shoes. 

(Edited to add: Thanks to The Nicole, I have some fabulous new lip color to wear tonight!  And eye shadow, and blush…I’d be lost without make-up advice.  I’m hopeless in that arena…)