For TikToker Deborah (@debomclaugh123), one recent date proved that age and maturity don’t always go hand in hand. She was talking to a 57-year-old guy who was going through a divorce.
They met up at the neighborhood pub, ordered appetizers, and threw darts together. He quickly downed a couple of beers and was on his third one in less than an hour.
Deborah has never been a big drinker, so she just had a mocktail. Things were going pretty well until he asked her if she had packed an overnight bag.
Since she was a professional pet sitter, she had an overnight bag packed because she often stayed at her clients’ houses.
But then, the true meaning of his comment suddenly dawned on her. She clarified that she hadn’t packed an overnight bag for him.
He wanted her to spend the night with him at his parents’ house. He was living there while going through the process of divorce.
Of course, Deborah declined. So, he wanted to go to her place instead. She told him that she was staying at a client’s house, taking care of their animals. His whole demeanor changed once he realized they would not be hooking up later that night.
The bartender and another guy at the bar overheard their conversation and let Deborah know that they were on her side after her date got up to use the restroom. She chatted with the bartender until he returned.
“So, the guy came back from the bathroom, and he just kept getting nastier and meaner,” said Deborah. “Pay attention when you’re on a dating site.”
“Take the time to read that bio because there’s a reason why my bio starts out with ‘I am not here for a hookup. I am not your girl. I am in love with my bed. I’m not ready to jump into yours.'”
She showed him her bio on her phone, and he started reading it. Once he realized what he was reading, he proceeded to smack her hand, causing her phone to go flying.
The bartender retrieved her phone, wiped it off, and laid it on the bar. Then, he leaned across the bar and told the guy that he needed to sit somewhere else because his date was over.
So, that’s what he did. Deborah ended up exchanging phone numbers with the bartender, and he said he would call her when his shift ended.
“Moral of the story: if you’re going through an ugly divorce, and you have to move in with your parents, that’s fine,” said Deborah.
“But you’re 57 years old. Don’t ask me or any woman to go home with you to your parents’ house, especially if they’re there.”
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