3rd
Annual Rejection Awareness Week:
The Guy in The Band
ARRIVED
IN AUGUST 2004:
Dear Harlan,
Not feeling very positive about the state of affairs concerning
dating, having been through several difficult relationships
and having tried the online services only to be disappointed
time and time again, I had decided to just give it up for
a while.
One night, while out visiting a friend and listening to some
live music, I was introduced to the guitar player. His smile
and his eyes sparked something in me, but we said goodnight
and went our own ways. I could not forget that smile, so I
looked him up on the Internet, found his Web site with a "contact"
link and sent him a message. He got the message and responded
with a list of places he'd be playing next. So, I bucked myself
up and went to see him play. After the gig, we started talking
and hit it off.
A few days later, I took the toughest step of my life: I asked
him out. He said "yes!" We're only three dates into this,
but it's been the most fun I've had in a long time, and the
prospect for the future is very positive. I would never have
found myself dating this guy if I hadn't been reading your
R.A.W. entries and decided that it was worth stepping out
and taking a risk. Thank you so much, Harlan!
D in Texas
UPDATED JANUARY 2005:
Dear
Harlan,
I wanted to update you about my R.A.W. entry from last August:
I'm still dating the musician I asked out, and we're having
a grand time. Looks like it might move to something more serious
in the coming year. So glad I took the chance! Thanks again!
