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@ Cummins McJohn
2024-11-25 02:39:54I’m not sure if I even want to answer.
Robin returned home from her third date with Ty at midnight. Her blond hair was slightly messy and her green eyes flashed with … something. She was encouraged by her first two dates with Ty. He’d nearly swept her off her feet with his confidence and smooth talk. He was physically cut, outwardly kind, and ruggedly handsome. However, something did not sit right that night. She could not put her finger on it. Robin thought about this as she opened her apartment door. The moment she entered she heard a notification of an incoming text on her phone. The message was from her good friend, Anna:
How did the date go?
Robin’s face flushed a deep red. How did she know to text me right now? I’m not sure if I even want to answer.
I just got home.
How was it?
I’m just now reflecting on the night. I just walked in the door.
Oh? That bad?
Robin felt defensive as the heat rose within.
No, no. I’m not saying that just that I’m contemplating the night.
That doesn’t sound as inspiring as your first two dates with Dreamboat.
No, Anna. I’m just trying to catch my breath.
Well, I’m sending you a link that might help you think.
Uh, ok? LOL. Why?
Nothing, I’ve just been thinking about you and want you to know that I care about you deeply. Click this link.
Robin clicked the link. It took her to a web page entitled What Women Look for in Men.
And under it a list:
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Ambition and Drive
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Communication
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Emotional Intelligence
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Financial Responsibility
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Integrity and Trustworthiness
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Kindness and Generosity
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Physical and Mental Health
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Tall, Dark, and Handsome
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Classy and Neat
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Respect
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Sense of Humor
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Spiritual
Robin loved the list but wondered why Anna sent her the list on this particular night. Robin automatically compared Ty’s attributes to the list. She thought to herself:
Let’s go to the physical first. Ty passes on both counts. He is tall, dark, handsome, classy and neat. Check. Mentally? He seems to be pretty clear-thinking. Check. Though, he can be a little sharp-tempered at times. Is that a mental or spiritual chink?
Robin returned to random items in the list and her thoughts. Ty at least laughs at the proper moments. He is generous and kind to me, though sometimes short with others. Could that be a problem? I think he can be trusted, but I’m not sure. He seems to respect me and is emotionally stable, at least on the surface. Our communication has been sweet, though, again a little on the surface. He certainly has ambition and drive. His drive frightens me at times. He is so ambitious. My husband, Don, was always so laid back. Ty has plenty of money and seems financially on top of things. Spiritual?
At that word, Robin was taken aback.
I haven’t the slightest idea about that. Could that be something I should be concerned about? Does he have a core?
With that thought, Daniel’s face flashed across her mind. Robin smiled when she remembered her previous encounters with Daniel. Daniel did not meet several items on the above list but he was a kind man. Daniel automatically made her feel at ease. He seemed to communicate from the heart and directly to her. And his communications were not simply on the surface. He asked probing questions and showed interest in her. Daniel had a strong spiritual sense and spoke openly about his faith. Why was she now comparing the two men? She had never dated Daniel. Why was she comparing them now, and at this late hour?
Was this the reason Anna sent her a list on this particular night? Did Anna know her better than she knew herself? Why the list? Anna tossed and turned in her sleep that night. As she dreamed through the night, she compared the men to each other and the list.
Robin woke up the next morning with another notification of a text from Anna. She stared at the text on the screen:
How did you sleep?
Horrible.
Why?
The list.
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