Home on Saturday night. Last night went on an internet date that was right out of the twilight zone. The ultra liberal, explain why you don't want to talk politics, ignore my bizarre hand gestures, and how dare you try to hold my hand girl, was more than I could take.
I am always a gentleman when it comes to politeness, holding doors, etc... It's just my upbringing and last night I was treated like some kind of oddball for it. It hurt my self image a little, but I don't think I was the problem.
Last time I checked dates were meant to be fun and enjoyable. Holding a girls hand at a candlelit table shouldn't be considered to risque. Should it? I guess we live and learn. I was nice to her regardless of my annoyance, but I had to vent here because it kind of pissed me off. I could use input from the other sexes perspective. Got anything friends?
I am always a gentleman when it comes to politeness, holding doors, etc... It's just my upbringing and last night I was treated like some kind of oddball for it. It hurt my self image a little, but I don't think I was the problem.
Last time I checked dates were meant to be fun and enjoyable. Holding a girls hand at a candlelit table shouldn't be considered to risque. Should it? I guess we live and learn. I was nice to her regardless of my annoyance, but I had to vent here because it kind of pissed me off. I could use input from the other sexes perspective. Got anything friends?
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You said internet date- I have to confess much effort and little outcome has been my experience with that, but your results may vary...
for me, there's no comparison to the first five seconds in-person-impression of someone. All the conversing before that is futile until that moment has been survived.
My big warning sign is: a woman is twisting your arm to talk politics?
Good luck on your next one. Even if it sucks, it's a valuable lesson in people skills.