Update: Unfamiliar Territory

[sharic]

So I posted Thursday about going to a bar and grill that I used to work at to see a friend and ended up going out to dinner with my old (single) boss from the restaurant. He had also dated one of my friends several years ago and she is now married to someone else and has a child. I was nervous to move forward with him and you all mentioned it should be fine, but I need to talk to my friend...well here is the update:

We went out again on Saturday night. We went out for dinner and again conversation just flowed. After dinner, we walked around the downtown area just holding hands and talking. My friends were out (different friends), so we ended up meeting up with them for a bit, then he dropped me back off at home.

We met up again yesterday and were together from 2 until 11 - there was a festival downtown that we went to, then out for some bloody mary's, dinner, and ice cream and then back here for a bit (totally PG). I called my friend and asked if we could have lunch today.

I was meeting up with my friend today, and he called to wish me luck, and to give me the suggestion of bringing it up at the beginning of our lunch, rather than waiting until the end when we she is trying to get back to work. I met my friend, and she was totally fine with all of it. She said he is a great guy, and was one of her best boyfriend's, and that she is really happy about it. She said the only awkward part would be if we all wanted to go out together, her husband might feel uncomfortable around one of her exbf's, but we will cross that bridge later. She wanted to make sure that I would still tell her everything, and that I wouldn't keep my relationship separate from our friendship (basically that nothing would change between her and I). She said she is so glad I came to her before she found out from anyone else, and that she can't wait to hear how we progress (hopefully)! So YAY!!!

He called just a little bit ago to see how it went, and told me he was so nervous at work. He said he wished I had talked to her on Thursday because it would have been easier for him to walk away had she not supported it. He said now after spending more time with me, he would have had a harder time because he really has had a great time with me these last few dates:)

I am so excited! I am really starting to have feelings for him to. I haven't been with anyone in 16 months, and only have been on 2 dates since that time. I am ready to have someone to do things with again both socially and romantically!!

[wrathofkuus]

Well, if it's not weird for you, then congrats!

[mandimija]

YAY!!!

[roselis]

Yay!

[doriswe]

I'm glad everyone can be grown-up about this!

[Bernadine]

Glad to hear things went well, both with the guy and your friend!

[hobs209]

That is so awesome, glad everything worked out with your friend and hope things go well with him!

[dakotadangerdog]

Awesome!!

[heavenly]

It sounds like everything is going really well for you. I am really happy for you.

[stephbfan]

Jun 25, 2012 14:54:55 GMT -5 doriswe said:

I'm glad everyone can be grown-up about this!

This!

[udscoobychick]

Jun 25, 2012 14:54:55 GMT -5 doriswe said:

I'm glad everyone can be grown-up about this!

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