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All my friends had settled down and I had begun to think I would be alone forever. I lacked in confidence and never felt able to approach others. I forever felt I wouldn’t be up to their standards. My friends constantly nagged me, encouraging me to be sociable and broaden my horizons. I knew I wanted to find Mr Right but so far I’d met Mr Wrong, Mr Liar, Mr Arrogant, Mr Self centred the list is never ending. I decided I was at risk of never meeting anyone so I joined an online dating agency. I never truly realised how hard it would be to ‘sell’ yourself in a short paragraph.
How honest could I really be ? Should I simply say I’m getting on a bit and sick of my friends moaning at me. I decided it would be more polite to be a little less harsh. I described myself as fun, loving, caring and looking for someone to settle down with. Then came the daunting part finding a flattering picture. I started to receive in boxes within a few hours of my profile going live. Most were off people who claimed to have it all fantastic job, huge houses and great in bed.
I started to chat to a guy daily and finally arranged to meet a him after chatting to him for a few weeks he seemed genuine. I told my best friend what was going on we were meeting in a public place. Only I didn’t expect to see the guy who turned up. I’d expected a middle aged guy with light brown hair medium build and 5ft 11. Instead I got an overweight 50 something man who looked nothing like his picture. What was I to do now ?
I made polite conversation and agreed to go for a coffee as planned. I started to panic I could feel his eyes undressing me as I sat and spoke to him. When I asked why he lied he shrugged explaining he just wanted a ‘shag’.
How had I judged this guy so wrong. I’m normally such a great judge of character. I made excuses to leave and politely said ‘goodbye’. As I left the cafe he stood up to leave also. He grabbed hold of my arm and tried to kiss me. What had I got my self into I needed to go and I needed to go quickly.
I left the cafe and went into the busy shopping center where there were plenty of people I finally felt safe. I removed my profile within minutes of returning home. No matter how much pressure my friends put on me. I shall find Mr Right when the time is right.
I’m sharing my story so that if anyone arranges to meet somebody they don’t know they ensure they do it safely. My story could have ended completely differently.
