I need honest opinions

[Daisy and Delilah]

WOW! That must have been interesting.

I definitely think you made the right call. The wallet is a pretty important thing to remember, for obvious reasons. Not only did he need money, he needed his driver's license, insurance card, etc., etc. C'mon fella, couldn't you just pick up the wallet on the way out the door??

Good for you!! I hope you're proud of yourself. You handled it beautifully.

[cassiesmom]

I'd have given him the benefit of the doubt and picked up the check. Then again -- I'm not smart, funny, beautiful Medusa! (it's been a long time since I've been on a date.) I'd probably have beaten myself up afterward though. But, Medusa, I think you deserve a lot better than someone who left the house without his credit card and potentially, without his ID.

[gini]

One good thing in his favor........at least he told you about the wallet BEFORE you had dinner - not afterwards.

[Randi]

I agree you should go with your gut feeling, and I'm sure you did the right thing here! I can't help wondering what would have happened if you had the meal, and then he said, oh, I've forgot my keys.

A man usually has his wallet in his jacket, right! At least John did. So even if he changed his pants, he should have had it. Furthermore, he can't be very bright if he goes out without a credit card or his drivers licence!

[Edwina's Secretary]

It sounds like a bs story to me but...am I the only one who has left home without my wallet? Once I was in line at the grocery store and found my wallet wasn't in my purse. I had to park my cart -- ask the manager to hold it -- run home -- get my wallet and go back. I do things like that...I hate to say often but occasionally....just last week I went to do a training program for a client and had forgotten my script and the exercises.

[Barbara]

Yeah, Sara, but your are a woman with more than one purse - just like all of us

[Edwina's Secretary]

Heck...I have two different driver's license....just in case I forget mine and need to get through security...(but please don't tell the authorities...I am not sure I am suppose to!)

[Medusa]

Hey, everybody makes mistakes, myself included. As I said, it was my gut instinct that he wasn't on the up and up. The whole thing came across as oily. And his silence since the incident speaks volumes. I should've had an email waiting for me when I got home, profusely apologizing. Nada. I wonder how many women felt "obligated" to buy him dinner, only later to realize they'd been had. When I was in a relationship, I treated often and I cooked a lot, too. But a first date? He should've been super prepared. Too bad a cop wasn't standing by. I could've pointed at this guy and said "He's driving w/out his license. On St. Patrick's Day." Ah well, he'll get his. The next woman might not be so charming, though. She may make a scene in public and it'd serve him right.

[RICHARD]

The next woman might not be so charming, though. She may make a scene in public and it'd serve him right.

I try to get my dates to pat me down in public. As a matter of fact, I ENCOURAGE IT..


Security reasons.....ya know?

[Medusa]

I try to get my dates to pat me down in public. As a matter of fact, I ENCOURAGE IT..


Security reasons.....ya know?

Hey, I'm not above that. As a matter of fact, I may make that a requirement from now on.

[lbaker]

I'm sorry Medusa I know you probably drove home angry and/or feeling rather chagrined but these last little comments with you and RICHARD had me laughing out loud If I ever go out on a date again (me? a date?) I'll have to use that line...

[kitten645]

I've done the online dating thing for a while and believe me there are some whack jobs out there. I ALWAYS go with my gut. I say this guy was looking for a freebie. In the reverse case, I'd be mortified and apologizing in anyway I could. Sounds like you dodged a bullet.
Claudia

[RICHARD]

Since most of you women go with your gut, why bother to go with a guy?

It's just one letter difference.
Your gut knows what you like.
Your gut always goes before the fall.
And your gut don't snore.

[Medusa]

[QUOTE=RICHARD]Since most of you women go with your gut, why bother to go with a guy?QUOTE]

I'm already there. I only met this guy because we had made plans to meet earlier and then my son got sick and I was too upset. After my son was out of the woods w/his health, I decided to honor our arrangement. It's things like this that made me not date for a year and half after my last relationship. People keep telling me that, if I don't find someone soon, I'll end up alone but I gotta tell ya, alone ain't so bad. It's nice to have a companion and to come home to someone who missed you and wants to know how your day was. And, of course, there's that "other" reason. But I've been divorced for 12 years and I'm used to living my life the way I want now. The only person I can probably live with is my ex-husband because I know him so well. I have more fun w/my girlfriends anyhow.

[moosmom]

Mary,

I'm proud of you for going with your instincts. They will never let you down. This guys sounds like he was looking for a free meal.

I had a blind date once. He took me on a walk through 24 holes of golf cuz he was preparing for a tournament the next day. When he was done mapping out his course, we drove back to where my car was parked (at a nice restaurant). I figured he'd ask to go in for a drink (afterall I walked my ass off for this jerk). Nope. He shook my hand, said thanks and left. Never heard from him again. (Hope he lost his stinking game).

One can never be too careful.