My Tinder date vol.1

Sooo, welcome!

I'm sure at this day and time most of us have been drawn to the "almighty" matchmaker Tinder (or is it?)! Is it due the curiosity what's the fuss about or feeling lonely or just needing a rebound; whatever the reason you signed up, there's no judgement coming from here. I personally signed up because I guess I felt a bit lonely and I also wanted to meet new people (yes, I naively thought that I can make some friends through the app, I am wiser now, I think..).

Anyway, I thought I'll share with you couple of stories along the line about some of the odd and not so odd "dates" I have had. I don't like to call them dates as it's just a get together and seeing how you feel around the other person. Plus let's be honest - it's more or less blind get together as none of the people I've met look like they look on their photos. Yes, I can see the resemblances but no, sorry honey, I'd think you might as well be the brother or cousin! Enough about the sour comments, let's get to the point.

So I started talking to this guy, who was from my neighbor country, I didn't find him very attractive but I though we could have a good night out with couple of drinks and just have a nice chat(no hook up). I've always felt like the people from next door country are like distant relatives so I usually feel very comfortable around them. While messaging in the app, it was fine, the conversation was flowing and he made me laugh - what's not to like, right? We decided to meet up face to face on Thursday and continue getting to know each other.

Thursday came and ok, I secretly hoped I would fancy him a bit as it's just nicer to the eye (shallow, I know, but I also know that most of us think the same). Went to meet him close the the shopping center, saw him before he saw me and thought how could I get out of it. As I mentioned above, blind get together! No, he looked nothing like his photos! I only recognized him as he was wearing the same jumper he had on on one of his photos. Then I thought to myself - whatever, he is probably a good company and I don't have much to lose, let's see!

We got together, I could see the guy is nervous so I tried to be very friendly to make him feel a bit more comfortable. We ended up going to this nice restaurant as it was the only place we could actually talk as all the other places were quite crowded. Sat down, ordered a cocktail and the waitress asked if we would like to open a tab (fine by me, we could just settle the bill later), he said very firmly: "No, I want to pay straight away". I was taken back by it as it was just slightly odd. I did take out my purse to pay for mine or just to see how we'll handle it as it can be a bit awkward in these situations. "Thankfully" he was very eager to announce that I'll be paying for the next ones. See, don't get me wrong, I don't mind doing it but just the way he said it was rude. I didn't go out to bag some free drinks, I'm an independent woman, trust me, I can afford my drinks but there is no need for the guy to tell me that I need to pay for the next ones as I already took my purse out to show I'm willing to pay my share.

Sooo, I can't say I was impressed with this person and his odd behavior. All I was hoping was that we can just have a nice chat and forget about this. The only downfall was that this man didn't actually care to ask anything about me, he was to busy talking about history!!! Like literally about my countries history, how the presidents were crooks, what were the reasons behind different battles .. Um, I'm sorry, it's cool that you are interested in history and you are passionate about it, but you should ask if we share the same interest. To a certain degree, it's fine by me but listening someone saying not so nice things about your country and keeps going on about the history for an hour and a half! I tried to change the subject but he wasn't having any of it, right back to the history channel with "fun facts". That was my Thursday evening when my head was already heavy from work and all I wanted was a nice chat and a glass of wine.. or two. No, instead I was in a late history lesson, which I didn't know I signed up for.

I pretty much downed my last drink just to leave. He didn't offer to company me to my house to make sure I get in safe, which I was soo happy about. He did try to go in for a kiss I think but I turned away my head and gave him a hug'ish. Honestly, I was so done with this guy!

The next day I got the message from him if I'd like to go out again with him. He said he really enjoyed his evening and would like to see me again. Before I go any further from here, I need to say that I was very polite towards him the night before, I have 100 sarcastic comments ready for him or his stories but I kept all of it to myself. So I answered him, again very politely, that I think we have different interests and I just didn't feel the click to continue this, I wished him all the best. He told me that I have a bad attitude and blocked me then and there. WTF?!

Thanks for reading, it came out to bit long but I hope it's a fun story to read. I'll have couple more if this one goes well :)