The Boyfriend Blog

It’s been a week since my last blog post, and I’m itching to get my fingers on the keyboard. I open my laptop, log in to the blog, and lose myself in the words.

The Boyfriend Blog

July 19, 2019

Another One Bites the Dust

Bad date number 9,330,821. Okay, not quite, but that’s what it feels like. Tonight was a total bust. I’d tell you all the sordid details, but you wouldn’t believe me even if I did. Let’s just say that on our first and last date, I met his parents, ex-wife, and unborn baby.

I’m going to let that sink in for a second…

I met his parents, pregnant ex-wife, and unborn child!

Who does that? Who brings their date to the same location as his parents and pregnant ex-wife? Don’t get me wrong, they’re all as sweet as pie, but no. Just no.

Afterward, I wanted nothing more than to head to my best friend’s house so he could feed me ice cream and tell me I’m pretty. But the insensitive jerk made me mad earlier when he told me th

at my date would end badly. And, yes, it did in fact end poorly, but I refuse to give him the satisfaction of knowing he’s right. So, I did what any respectable young woman would do; I ate an entire slice of apple pie. I didn’t need the calories because my jeans are already too tight, but I deserved it, damn it, and I can always buy new jeans!

And now I’m going to curl up on the couch with a cozy blanket and watch a sappy Hallmark movie to take my mind off of my inability to find a decent man.

Let’s get real for a minute. I knew that finding a boyfriend would be hard, but never in a million years did I think it would be this hard. If you’ve been following the blog, you know that I’ve been documenting my dating life for four years, and due to lack of, well, dates, I’ve started using dating apps.

And because I know you’re dying to know my opinion on said apps, I’ll tell you that Mingle has been my favorite so far. Hooked is a close second, and Love Potion Online is a hard no (unless all you’re looking for is sex, in which case, I would say give it a try).

But I’m not looking for just sex. I’m looking for someone who makes me laugh and gives me butterflies and doesn’t expect to get laid within the first hour of our date. Oh, and I’d prefer a man who isn’t about to become a baby daddy. I’ll gladly take a single father, but not one who’s ex-wife is still very pregnant.

I used to think there was someone out there like that just for me. Now, I’m not so sure.

I’m trying not to get discouraged, but it’s hard. It’s so hard. I haven’t had a date that’s turned into a second date in three months. I want a second date!

At this point, I’ll just take a good first date.

Okay, enough of my whining, I’m going to hop off here and salvage what’s left of my evening.

Happy dating!

XOXO,

Liz

COMMENTS

I’m new to your blog. It’s refreshing to know there’s someone out there struggling as much as I am in the dating world. Thank you for sharing. –Daniella

Girl, eat the pie. Dating sucks. –Suzanne

If your best friend feeds you and tells you you’re pretty, you should probably date him. –Tarryn

I’m mad at him right now, which means I refuse to entertain that idea. —Liz

I had a guy bring his dad on a date once. Needless to say, I ended up connecting with the dad, and now I’m a stepmom to someone who’s a year older than me. Oops. *giggles* --Leslie

Go on a date with me. I’ll give you a first date, a second date, and if you’re lucky, forever. Send me a picture. I’d love to know what you look like. –Jordan

Have you tried Slap? –Christy

Christy, I haven’t. Is that a new dating site? I’ll check into it. –Liz