Usually, I eschew drama, because I didn’t always have Great Expectations for my dating life. Get this, this morning I broke my resolution and smoked two packs of cigarettes. On a weekend that comes from being alone, duh! Yeah, I did it. Does that tell you anything? Well, that’s when I seriously thought about meeting new singles in Denver or Dallas.

Easy solution. I’ll meet new singles thru Great Expectations Denver. Probably never sounded better. The reason I mention my dating woes: I was at George’s graduation at Oak Park yesterday, Mom wouldn’t get off my back about if I’ve met my true love. They always bring this up, every year. I laughed and spit out, “I’m working on it, chill out.”

There’s nowhere to hide when The Old Tooter (aka: grandpa) opining on the topic of my personal matters. I said to the whole group: “Seriously, my romantic destiny is right over there!”

You know what? No one knew what I was talking about, as usual. Irritated, I went to the gym because the dating pressure was too much. That didn’t help! Nothing was helping and I needed some damn help. Chuck, who was a fellow Ram in high school (go Rams!) suggested that I enroll in Great Expectations. I said, “You know, that’s a good idea.” Should have thought of it myself. I can speak highly of Great Expectations Denver.

When I started, singles events and mixers were a novel thing as I am a simple guy. I’d never done anything like this before, and I was speechless at first. This emotional anxiety couldn’t put an end to a great time. The night was bursting with excitement. The truth is I’ll never forget all the other members, some who are my new friends.

It wasn’t long before I was regularly mingling at these glorious singles events in Dallas, I ran into a handful of marvelous guys and gals who clearly feel as excited as I am for how dating should be done. Can’t imagine why I used to let everyone get me down about me not dating. Wonderfully enough, matchmaking the Great Expectations way is enjoyable and just what I’ve been looking for.

Ted

Lonely No More