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Dating disasters

Dating disasters

By Sankar RPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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Dating disasters
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Dating disasters

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Lily who had just moved to a new city. She was excited to start dating and meet new people, but little did she know that her dating experiences would turn into a series of disasters.

Lily's first date was with a guy named Tom whom she had met on a dating app. They agreed to meet at a restaurant, and Lily was looking forward to it. However, when she arrived at the restaurant, she couldn't find Tom anywhere. After a few minutes of waiting, she got a text from him saying that he was running late and would be there in 20 minutes. Lily decided to wait for him, but after an hour of waiting, she realized that he wasn't coming. She went home feeling disappointed and frustrated.

Lily's second date was with a guy named Jake, who she had met through a mutual friend. They decided to go for a hike, and Lily was excited to spend some time in nature. However, the hike turned out to be a disaster. Jake was completely unprepared for the hike, and they had to turn back after only 30 minutes because he was too tired to continue. To make matters worse, Lily had forgotten to bring any water, and they both ended up thirsty and dehydrated.

Lily's third date was with a guy named Mike, who she had met at a bar. They had hit it off and decided to go out for dinner. However, things quickly went downhill when Mike started talking about his ex-girlfriend. He spent the entire dinner complaining about her and how she had ruined his life. Lily tried to change the subject, but Mike was fixated on his ex. The date ended with Lily feeling drained and bored.

Lily's fourth date was with a guy named Alex, who she had met through work. They decided to go to a movie, and Lily was excited to see the latest romantic comedy. However, when they got to the theater, Alex insisted on seeing a horror movie instead. Lily tried to protest, but Alex was insistent, so they ended up watching the horror movie. Lily spent the entire movie hiding behind her hands, and she left feeling more scared than entertained.

Lily's fifth date was with a guy named Mark, who she had met at a party. They decided to go to a nightclub and dance the night away. However, when they got there, Mark got completely drunk and started dancing wildly. He knocked over tables and spilled drinks, and eventually, the bouncers had to kick him out of the club. Lily was left alone and embarrassed, and she decided to call it a night.

Lily's sixth date was with a guy named James, who she had met online. They decided to go to a museum, and Lily was excited to learn about history and art. However, when they got to the museum, James spent the entire time taking selfies and posing for pictures. He didn't seem interested in the exhibits at all, and Lily was left feeling bored and unfulfilled.

Lily's seventh date was with a guy named Ben, who she had met at a coffee shop. They decided to go for a walk in the park, and Lily was excited to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. However, things took a turn when they stumbled upon a group of protesters. Ben immediately got involved in the protest and started shouting slogans. Lily felt uncomfortable and out of place, and she eventually had to leave Ben behind and go home.

Lily's eighth date was with a guy named Tim, who she had met through a volunteer program. They decided to help out at a local soup kitchen, and Lily was excited to make a difference in the community. However, Tim ended up flirting with one of the other volunteers and completely ignored

Lily was disappointed to see Tim's behavior at the soup kitchen. She tried to ignore it and focused on her volunteer work, but it was hard not to feel annoyed by his behavior. After they finished their shift, Tim suggested they go to a nearby bar for a drink. Lily agreed, hoping to salvage the date, but things only got worse.

At the bar, Tim continued to flirt with other women, completely ignoring Lily's presence. Lily was fed up and decided to confront him. "What's going on with you? You've been ignoring me all night," she said. Tim looked surprised and confused. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was doing that. I just get nervous on dates and tend to overcompensate," he said.

Lily didn't know what to say. She appreciated Tim's honesty, but she also felt frustrated. "Well, I don't appreciate being ignored," she said. Tim looked contrite. "I'm really sorry. Can we start over?" he asked. Lily hesitated for a moment, but then decided to give him another chance. "Okay, let's start over," she said.

They continued to talk and drink, and surprisingly, things started to improve. Tim seemed more relaxed and focused on Lily. They discovered they had a lot in common, including a love of hiking and traveling. They ended up staying at the bar for hours, talking and laughing.

When it was time to go home, Tim walked Lily to her car. "I had a really great time tonight," he said. "Me too," Lily replied. Tim hesitated for a moment before leaning in to kiss her. Lily was surprised but kissed him back. The kiss was sweet and gentle, and it felt like a promising start.

After that night, Lily and Tim started dating regularly. They went on more hikes, visited museums, and even volunteered together. Lily was happy to have finally found someone who shared her interests and values. She realized that her dating disasters had led her to Tim, and that it was all worth it in the end.

Years later, Lily and Tim got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by their friends and family. During their vows, they even joked about their disastrous first date and how it led them to where they were today. As they kissed, Lily couldn't help but feel grateful for all of the dating disasters that had led her to Tim, and for the chance to build a life with him.

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