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The worst date I ever went on was with a man we'll call A. 
 
A and I went to different high schools and knew of each other but never hung out, spoke in person, etc. etc. 
 
In late 2021, I was FRESH out of a break up and living back at home. It was one of those relationships that should've ended, like, a year before it actually did. So once we officially called it quits, I grabbed my purse, headed to the streets, and started dating up a storm. 
 
I LOVED going on dates. I know a lot of people feel differently, but I had a blast. Even if I would never see the guy again, I loved getting dressed up, meeting someone new, and seeing what could be. 
 
But A? He's a different story. 
 
I knew we were doomed the moment I entered the wine bar. I, stupidly, had relied on a man to give me the vibe of a place. A said he'd been there a handful of times before (probably making other girls want to run for the hills), so I trusted him when I asked my ill-fated question. 
 
Casual to me meant jeans and a cute top. 
 
Casual to him meant semi-formal. 
 
In any other scenario, seeing him dressed up would've been nice! Cute even! 
 
Not this one. 
 
We hug, we sit, and when I asked him how his day had been, he said, “Dumb question. Ask something else.” 
 
Y'all. I should've left right then and there. But as a glutton for punishment, I stayed. And yep, it juuuuust got worse.
 
I'll spare you all the details, but know that I spent most of this date learning about how he cosplayed as a half cow/half woman on the internet. By the time the drinks started flowing, I started to wonder if I was in what I'd consider a nightmare and how bad would it really be if I got back together with my ex? 
 
So while we wish A well (do we?), it was clear within five minutes of our dates that I was not the girlie for him. I hope he's had more successful dates and is staying off the internet. 
 
I have told this story so many times to my girlfriends, and now, as your website copy wingwoman, I share it with you because I need this encounter to have some Godforsaken meaning. 
 
Here's our takeaway: 
 
You are not going to be for everyone. You're services, product, offer is not going to convert every person who interacts with it into loyal, paying clients. And that's okay. 
 
I went on a lot of dates before I met Zac. 
I got told no from a lot of potential clients before a few said yes. 
And I wouldn't change a thing. 
 
Don't be afraid to show up authentically. Online, in your copy, in your life. Everyone benefits from it. Plus, I think you're pretty awesome. 
 
Thanks for reading <3 Pls respond with your worst date story so I don't feel as losery! 
 
Gab
 
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