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: 

 

 

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