Donna's Daily Diary - February 26, 2010

A quick reminder that next Thursday, the 4th, will be our 6th First Thursday at the Ritz. It is from 5:30 to 8:30. For $15 you receive a $5 coupon for the Ritz, one happy hour drink and the scrumptious Ritz signature appetizers. There will plenty for everyone including three salmon, which seems to be the favorite. Any additional drinks will also be at happy hour prices. This event is not just for single people, everyone is invited, and last time we had almost 100 people. Come join us for the mixing, mingling, food and fun! If you are interested in more info please email me at donnashugrue@comcast.net.

My first appointment today is a man, late 50’s divorced, grown kids, educated, and his long term goal is marriage. He is a traditional man and a strong believer. Sharing his faith with someone who enjoys going to church is very important to him. He said “I don’t understand what happened to the institution of marriage. Many of my friends are in relationships where they either live with someone without being married or they maintain separate homes with no intention of being married.” He feels marriage is the only option for his long term goal. He has only had one serious relationship since his divorce several years ago. The relationship lasted two years and he ended it because she could not make a commitment to get married. I assured him I would only match him with ladies who also have the long term goal to be married. I pointed out that his traditional scores would naturally be compatible a lady who would not live with someone without being married. He said “I have been celibate since my divorce and plan to stay celibate until I am married. Do you think that will be a problem?” I said “The right lady will think that’s wonderful.” He said “Then I sure wasn’t meeting the right ladies because I could not believe how many of them made sexual advances towards me after just a few dates.” We agreed I will tell whomever I match him with before they meet him that he plans to remain celibate until he is married. This will be interesting.

My second appointment is a lady, mid 30’s, ABS, and her long term goal is marriage. She does not have any children and she has always known that she does not want children. She said her two dogs are her babies. Her dogs sleep with her and a man has to be OK with that. I asked her if she wanted me to share that information with whomever I match her with and she said “You might as well because if that’s a show stopper we are just wasting each other’s time to even meet.” I said “My experience has been that many people could object to animals sleeping in the bed.” She said “Love me, love my dogs, we’re a package deal.” She said “This is Colorado, everybody loves dogs.” Loving dogs is one thing, sleeping with them could be a different story.

Feedback from the man who met his high school girlfriend whom he had not seen or spoken to in 18 years “She is more beautiful now than she was then and we had a fabulous time.” When I interviewed him on the 23rd she was the first woman I spoke to him about and he knew it was her because she has an unusual first name. Their first meeting, recommended to be one hour, lasted four hours. They are seeing each other again tonight and she is equally excited. It makes me a little nervous that they are so excited. They really have to get to know each other all over again, 18 years is a long time. I wanted to remind them that very often “the ones that start fast, end fast” but I didn’t have the heart and I knew it wouldn’t make any difference. He told me to put him “on hold”, he’s not interested in meeting anyone else. Signed up on Tuesday and he’s “on hold” by Saturday. He’s a happy camper….for now. Time will tell.

To be continued tomorrow…………….