Things you shouldn't do on a date.
A few weeks ago, Mr. Inc and I started the Real Marriage small group at our church. Each week we have homework, and this week's homework was to go on a date and have fun, remember the things we used to do on dates before kids and even marriage. Now the hubs and I are about the happiest we've been in our almost 12 years of marriage, and that's a very good thing because I made the biggest date faux-pas ever tonight.
We started off by going to dinner at Texas Road House. We picked Texas for two reasons: 1. We went on our first real date there, and 2. I had a coupon for a free appetizer. =) I will NEVER forget our first date at Texas Road House. I wish I could say it's unforgettable because it was so romantic and perfect. Unfortunately, our date was unforgettable because it was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life. Things started off so well. He picked me up at my dorm, and we went to church. By the way, church wasn't because we were super spiritual. It was Sunday, and Mr. Inc was the youth minister at the time. The date was after church. ;) At some point I started to feel...not so good, but I pushed through. We went to Texas Road House, and everything was great. We talked, we laughed, we ate. We walked to the car, and that's where things started to go wrong. I felt bad. Really bad. Steak had been a big mistake. Before we even left the parking lot, I knew how things were going to end, and there was nothing I could do about it. I had to turn to Mr. Inc, this incredibly sweet guy that I so wanted to impress, and tell him I had to throw up.
Then I did. I opened up the door and lost my lunch all over the parking lot. It was awful. Excruciatingly embarrassing. On the very long 30 minute car ride back to campus, neither of us talked for the first half. Then, because the silence was killing me, I said the worst thing possible.
WHY would I say that?!!? Thankfully, he started to look relieved and said, "Good, I was kind of worried." The fact that he continued to date me after this just shows how smitten he was with me. ;)
Now...nearly 12 years later, and we had a much better outcome at Texas Road House. In the name of fun, we decided to go bowling. We haven't gone bowling in years, and it seemed like a good idea. Somewhere in our second game is where I blundered. Badly. It went something like this...
Me: "Why don't you throw the ball the way you used to?
Mr. Inc: "What do you mean?"
Me: "You know, kind of spin it as you throw it." I even demonstrated, and as I demonstrated, I realized my gross mistake.
Mr. Inc: "I've never bowled like that."
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Oops. NOW I remember. That was the guy I dated BEFORE Mr. Inc.
Me: "Oh...yeah. Nevemind." *slink off and hope he doesn't think about what I've said*
Of course, he caught it immediately, made fun of me, let me apologize profusely, and then beat me 3 games in a row. It's a good thing we're married, because I'm terrible at dating.
So what can you learn from these examples? First, the right guy will overlook very embarrassing moments. Second, don't throw up in front of your date if at all possible. Third, for the LOVE of GOD, do NOT mix up your husband's bowling technique with your boyfriend's from too many years ago. It's embarrassing. If you've found a guy that will overlook very embarrassing moments, then you'll be okay. But seriously, just don't.
***FYI, we actually had a really great date, and my wonderful husband was able to laugh off my mistake because he's awesome like that.***
We started off by going to dinner at Texas Road House. We picked Texas for two reasons: 1. We went on our first real date there, and 2. I had a coupon for a free appetizer. =) I will NEVER forget our first date at Texas Road House. I wish I could say it's unforgettable because it was so romantic and perfect. Unfortunately, our date was unforgettable because it was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life. Things started off so well. He picked me up at my dorm, and we went to church. By the way, church wasn't because we were super spiritual. It was Sunday, and Mr. Inc was the youth minister at the time. The date was after church. ;) At some point I started to feel...not so good, but I pushed through. We went to Texas Road House, and everything was great. We talked, we laughed, we ate. We walked to the car, and that's where things started to go wrong. I felt bad. Really bad. Steak had been a big mistake. Before we even left the parking lot, I knew how things were going to end, and there was nothing I could do about it. I had to turn to Mr. Inc, this incredibly sweet guy that I so wanted to impress, and tell him I had to throw up.
Then I did. I opened up the door and lost my lunch all over the parking lot. It was awful. Excruciatingly embarrassing. On the very long 30 minute car ride back to campus, neither of us talked for the first half. Then, because the silence was killing me, I said the worst thing possible.
"I'm not bulimic, I promise! I don't have an eating disorder!"
WHY would I say that?!!? Thankfully, he started to look relieved and said, "Good, I was kind of worried." The fact that he continued to date me after this just shows how smitten he was with me. ;)
Now...nearly 12 years later, and we had a much better outcome at Texas Road House. In the name of fun, we decided to go bowling. We haven't gone bowling in years, and it seemed like a good idea. Somewhere in our second game is where I blundered. Badly. It went something like this...
Me: "Why don't you throw the ball the way you used to?
Mr. Inc: "What do you mean?"
Me: "You know, kind of spin it as you throw it." I even demonstrated, and as I demonstrated, I realized my gross mistake.
Mr. Inc: "I've never bowled like that."
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Oops. NOW I remember. That was the guy I dated BEFORE Mr. Inc.
Me: "Oh...yeah. Nevemind." *slink off and hope he doesn't think about what I've said*
Of course, he caught it immediately, made fun of me, let me apologize profusely, and then beat me 3 games in a row. It's a good thing we're married, because I'm terrible at dating.
So what can you learn from these examples? First, the right guy will overlook very embarrassing moments. Second, don't throw up in front of your date if at all possible. Third, for the LOVE of GOD, do NOT mix up your husband's bowling technique with your boyfriend's from too many years ago. It's embarrassing. If you've found a guy that will overlook very embarrassing moments, then you'll be okay. But seriously, just don't.
***FYI, we actually had a really great date, and my wonderful husband was able to laugh off my mistake because he's awesome like that.***
That is an awesome story, both the puke-on-first-date aspect and the mixed-up-with-old-boyfriend aspect. So glad to hear that the date was a success though! I was just saying that so far you guys have picked the most "fun" activity of any of the group. And now that I know that you also went to the restaurant where you had your first date, I am super impressed!
ReplyDeleteWe actually had a hard time deciding what to do. but I think we made a good choice. We had a great time. =)
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