Mr. Needy

I met Mr. Needy on aforementioned free internet dating site. Through the messages there were certain sparks. We met at my favorite neighborhood bar. I arrived early so I bought myself a beer. He's a little stockier than I like but okay looking. He didn't seem too inquisite about my life. He talked a lot about himself. After beer he bought me tacos for dinner. Nice manner. I didn't feel a real connection. It felt like I just hung out with an acquaintance. It was cordial, conversational, nice, but it wasn't memorable. I walked to the neighborhood bar and he insisted driving me home. We kissed in the car. He's not a good kisser so strike number two.

The next day he texted me to ask me out again. I had a huge project coming up so I told him in a week or so I'll have some free time. He really wanted to see me the next day. Throughout the weekend he kept texting me and asking me out. At one point he used the phrase "I insist". I was put off. First, I had just told him I had a huge project coming up. He didn't ask a single thing about this important project but just kept asking me out. Second, five text messages after I had said no is a little creepy.

I believe Mr. Needy is very lonely. He found someone who would patiently listen to him talk, and he fell in love with that. That someone could be me, a listening robot, or God. It just happened to be me, and I am pretty ;-P

After being ignored, Mr. Needy sent me an email apologizing for being needy and inconsiderate. Well, at least he's self-aware. I thanked him, and told him we will re-evaluate after he backs off. It's been five days and he had only sent me one email. I think I may just meet him again for funzies.

What I learned: a certain electronic company's plan to develop something.

Second date pending. Not excited.