63DatingOn our third date, he said, 'I really like that you have strong opinions.'Show PunchlineShare
84DatingOn our seventh date, she said, 'I really like that you're not intimidated by my career.' I said, 'Of course not. I'm not intimidated by your career. I'm intimidated by your calendar. You have a meeting at 7:15, a call at 8, a quick sync at 8:30, and then you're available at 9.' She said, 'That's just how work is.'Show PunchlineShare
84DatingOn our third date, he said, 'I really value honesty in a relationship.' I said, 'Good. I'm going to be honest. I'm going to order the burger and the fries, and I'm not splitting the fries.'Show PunchlineShare
83DatingI went on a date with someone who said they were terrible at giving directions.Show PunchlineShare
83DatingOn our first date, she said, 'I'm really into hiking.' I said, 'Oh nice, what trails do you like?' She said, 'The ones where I can see the whole city from the top. And I bring a thermos and a book.' I said, 'So you hike to the top, sit there, and read?' She said, 'I hike to the top, sit there, read, and then I hike back down. That's the whole workout.'Show PunchlineShare
82DatingOn our fifth date, he said, 'I really like that you're not afraid to be yourself.' I said, 'Thank you. I've been working on it.' He said, 'What do you mean, working on it?' I said, 'The not-afraid part is new. The being-myself part has been going for thirty-four years.'Show PunchlineShare