The End of Dating - Chronicles of Serial Daters

Luke and Mandy went on their first date.  They had been chatting for a few weeks and got along very well. Both were intelligent, funny and attractive.  They really had a cool rapport going on.  Luke was hooked pretty early on.  He appreciated Mandy's carefree spirit, her sense of humor, her ability to blush at his compliments.  She was the whole package. Mandy loved Luke's ability to make her smile with his unique humor.  He was sweet and engaging.  He was a good catch.  He could have been a tad skinnier, but Mandy was really trying to be better about not being a shallow shit. Mandy and Luke went on two exceptionally good dates.  Luke was hopeful.  He was really hoping he and Mandy would eventually have sex.  You see, Luke had a story.  His story was unique.  It was the whole reason Mandy put her shallowness aside and gave Luke a fair chance. Unfortunately, the very reason Mandy took an interest in Luke, was the very reason she would send Luke on his merry way.

Jacy met this intriguing guy at a friend's home one brisk evening in January.  His name was Pablo. Jacy had discovered in the single world face to face meetings are always better when deciding if a date could even be a possibility. Jacy had no problem asking a guy, she has just met, out.  She was confident and knew what she wanted and when. This guy was nice, funny, entertaining and slightly plump.  Jacy decided weight was a non factor these days.  As long as the guy was single and decent she would at least give him a shot. Pablo however never followed through on their date.  He kept in touch occasionally and always hoped to see her at their mutual friends home, but that date never solidified. Jacy was indifferent.  She dated other guys and just figured the guy was not really a big dater. And than it happened.  The actual plan for a date. He impressed her with a nice dinner and fancy wine.  Jacy was digging the whole wine and dine experience.  A far cry fro

Julie attended a friend's wedding with another girlfriend. She was excited, as this was going to be an exceptionally happy, sweet, romantic wedding.  A bunch of her friends were going and they were going to have a slamming, damn good time.  Julie's friend, Laura, could be uptight about things.  She is conservative in many aspects, yet liberal minded.  It's a polarizing concept. Regardless of Julie and Laura's differing views on life and love, they still had a blast together and always found a way to laugh at the stupidest things.  That's what friendship is all about. This particular wedding was quite the event.  There was a lot going on in every aspect of the word "wedding."  It was truly beautiful. Everyone had a lot to drink.  A little too much by the end of the night.  Julie decided to drunk dial an old boyfriend and his new girlfriend answered.  They had words, it escalated and Julie hung up extremely hurt. She was pissed he mo

There was this guy.  His name was Erik.  He was average. Not too tall, not skinny.  He didn't work out and he could blend into a crowd. There was not anything particularly special about Erik.  Erik's wife divorced him.  The bitch left him for another guy.  She actually told Erik he was inferior in the bedroom.  Her exact words were:  "Just so you know, Erik, no one has EVER made me cum harder than him".  (Meaning her cheating lover) Erik was heartbroken, devastated and his self esteem had plummeted.  He knew he and his wife had had a healthy sex life for all the years they were married, yet one young stud simply ended it all for them.  He pondered, 'how could this ever happen?' One wild weekend out, Erik met Elaine.  Elaine reminded him that he could still have some fun.  Although, Elaine was ultimately interested in Erik's friend, Erik and Elaine hit it off and eventually became fast friends.   Elaine listened to Erik's woes and secr