July 28th 2024.
After much consideration and reflection, I had finally come to the realization that it was time for me to settle down. As I sat across from my date, Taylor, celebrating his birthday with a pint in hand, I couldn't help but bring up the topic of age. Taylor had just revealed that he was a Leo, and I took this opportunity to share that I was a Libra and my 30th birthday was fast approaching in October. I couldn't help but feel anxious about entering a new decade, but Taylor's warm smile and reassuring words eased my worries.
For months, I had been plagued by thoughts of freezing my eggs and getting Botox to combat the inevitable signs of aging. Every time I mentioned my age, whether to friends or strangers, I would get a reaction of "almost 30!" which only added to my anxiety. But despite these concerns, I was determined to find someone to settle down with.
As someone who had always met their exes in person, I was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to dating apps. However, with the abundance of options in London, I set my criteria for someone older than me and open to marriage and children, and dove into the world of swiping. I dedicated just as much time and effort to my dating life as I did to my career, band, and social life.
But as I went on three first dates a week, I quickly learned that not everyone I was interested in felt the same way. I made some new friends along the way, and even had some strange encounters, like one man who pretended to be his house rabbit. I also didn't shy away from hitting on people in pubs and at gigs, and even enlisted the help of my friends to set me up.
It was through a friend that I was introduced to Taylor. My friend Lily had sent me a photo of him, boasting about how much we had in common and even commenting on our luscious hair. I was immediately attracted to him and gave Lily the green light to set us up. Before I knew it, Taylor was messaging me and asking about my availability for a date. His go-getter attitude was already a major turn on for me.
When we finally met at a bar in Camden, I was struck by how even more attractive he was in person. His thick brown hair, soulful brown eyes, and perfect teeth were just the icing on the cake. But it wasn't just his looks that drew me in, we had so much in common. We had both been in bands with record deals as teenagers, and we shared a love for learning new languages and dabbling in art.
Throughout the night, there wasn't a single red flag that popped up. That was until we started talking about astrology. Despite our many similarities, it turned out that Taylor didn't believe in the power of the zodiac like I did. But even that couldn't put a damper on the amazing time we had together. As we continued to see each other, I couldn't help but feel grateful that I had finally found someone to settle down with. And that's how it all began.
Now, I can't wait to see where our relationship takes us. And who knows, maybe one day we'll have our own cringeworthy or jealousy-inducing date story to share with others. But for now, I am just happy to have found someone who I connect with on such a deep level.
I had been feeling anxious about turning 30 for months now, constantly plagued by thoughts like "Should I freeze my eggs?" and "Should I get Botox?". So when I went out on a date with Taylor, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to discuss my age. "I'm a Libra," I started, "My birthday's coming up in October and I'm freaking out because I'll be turning 30." I paused for dramatic effect, but to my surprise, he simply smiled and said, "Thirty is no age." His face radiated warmth and I felt a wave of relief wash over me.
You see, I had been enjoying my single life, having my fair share of flings, long-term relationships, and heartbreaks throughout my twenties. But now, I was ready to settle down and get serious. And that's how I ended up on a date with Taylor. I had been hesitant about dating apps, having always met my exes in real life, but I decided to give it a try. After all, London offered a wealth of options. So I set my criteria – someone older than me and open to marriage and children – and started swiping.
I was putting in as much time and energy into dating as I did with my career, my band, and my social life. I made it a point to go on three first dates a week. Some of the guys I fancied didn't feel the same way, and I ended up becoming friends with some of them. Of course, there were also those I politely turned down and a few who became a little too strange for my liking. But I didn't let that stop me. I also didn't shy away from hitting on people in pubs or at gigs, and I even asked my friends to set me up with their single friends.
And that's when my friend Lily sent me a photo of her single friend, Taylor. "You'll really like him; you guys have a weird amount in common. And you both have luscious hair!" she beamed. I was immediately attracted to his looks and gave Lily the green light. Within half an hour, Taylor messaged me, diving straight into my availability for a date. There was no idle small talk, and before I knew it, he had already arranged for us to meet in Camden the following night.
I was impressed by his go-getting attitude, and when I arrived at the bar, I couldn't help but notice how gorgeous he looked in person. Thick brown hair, soulful brown eyes, and perfect teeth – he was even more attractive than I had imagined. But it wasn't just his looks that drew me in, we also had a lot in common. We had both been in bands with record deals as teenagers, learned foreign languages, and dabbled in art. It was like we were meant to meet.
Throughout the night, there hadn't been a single red flag, until we started talking about astrology. I had just told him that I was a Libra, and he had mentioned that he was a Leo. It was then that I realized he was much younger than I thought. "Aren't you worried about dating someone almost 30?" I asked, feeling a little self-conscious. But he just shrugged and said, "Age is just a number."
So, how did our date go? Let's just say, it was a promising start. We had so much in common and a great connection. But you'll have to stay tuned for the next installment of our story. And if you have any awkward or amazing date stories of your own, don't be shy to share them with us. We can't wait to hear them!
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