My New Boyfriend

[Pencil]

he said because he was affraid of being rear ended. So I looked in the rear-view-mirror and there was nothing there! I mentioned this and he said, they're back there, just too far for you to see them.

OMG this is hysterical!! Thanks Sheila!

 

[Nicolette]

Sheila, please don't ever get in a car with some male you hardly know no matter who has vouched for them.

The golden rule for first dates is have an exit plan and a safety one!!! I was so worried when I started reading about you being in the car. :nailbiting:

 

[Changing4Best]

The golden rule for first dates is have an exit plan and a safety one!!!

It's been so long since I've been on a date, it never occurred to me.

I did work out with him some solutions to these problems, which he agreed to. I will hand him his bottle of Powerade or water often, we will stop often, and so on... I do need to get out and I rarely have the opportunity. We can also pray before we start each journey. And we did agree to spend more time with him visiting me here, so that we are not out driving so much. We both are lonely and need to be with other people, this we have agreed upon. And living way out in the mountains like we do, there are few opportunities to meet new folks.

And thanks for your concern. I appreciate it, Nicolette.

 

[Changing4Best]

Well, he came over today with a pizza for me when I invited him to and asked him for one. We talked for awhile, then I told him I was tired and he agreed to leave, which he did do. I didn't ask him for what kind of pizza, but he read my mind: THE WORKS (everything but the kitchen sink on it). YUMMY!!!

I asked him what branch of the service he'd been in, he said he was in the Airforce, to which I was impressed, of course. He told me a bit about it, but no real details. I've noticed that my dad was the same way. He'd talk about the R and R times, but not actually about his experiences in the service. Most other guys who've been in the service, I've noticed, are the same way when it comes to talking to we women. Maybe they talk about it with other servicemen or vets, but not to their women. I respect that.

 

[Jlso111187]

I know for my sisters boyfriend who is Army doesn't talk about it because of the things he has seen and done. He did 2 tours in Iraq. He is afraid that if he told her that she would not want to be with him and would look at him as a monster. I know he does talk a little bit about it with his battle buddys but not much outside that circle.

I am glad you had a good day with him. Hope you have many more to come.

 

[Changing4Best]

He's not feeling well today, says his hip is bothering him so much that he was unable to go out and get breakfast as he normally does. So, I told him I'd be praying for him, which I have been doing....

 

[rightkindofme]

I'm going to keep watching this thread. I hope it goes well for you Sheila, you could use a break.

 

[Legend]

Hey Sheila
Congrats on the new boe, he is lucky to know and be in your life. I do have one strange question though, so here goes. ( Can he cook ;)) be careful but enjoy your times together, life is great shared with a friend!

Good Luck , Legend

 

[Changing4Best]

As far as I know, he does not cook, no. He goes out for all 3 meals per day, every day. I cook really basic stuff though, like cheese sandwiches, scrambbled eggs, or a cheese omlet. I also have a whole bunch of things I eat that don't need cooking, like cottage cheese and olives, yogurt, etc. And I do also know how to make pasta.

 

[Changing4Best]

Well, he had not called in awhile, so I figured it was over and I was quite relieved.

Then today he calls out of the blue and I was friendly, but guarded. Right away he started to complain about a friend of mine who used to clean house for him, but does not do so any longer. Blah, blah, blah... so I listened to all this calmly, rolling my eyes a couple of times, it got to repetitive, until finally I told him that I knew she had not been feeling well at all lately, and I suggested he find a new housekeeper....

Then he said he might stop over sometime, so I gently told him that I was not looking to get married (he'd harped on the fact that he was looking for a wife when I first met him). I did say that I didn't mind going out to eat once in awhile as long as he understood that. He got angry and said he wasn't taking anyone out to eat anymore and ended the conversation shortly thereafter.

I doubt he'll ever stop by, but if he does I shall not let him in. And that is the end of that! I can do without anger!!!

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Congratulations for standing up for yourself Sheila. :)

 

[rightkindofme]

Good for you.