Har! Har! Oh, my God...dating! Great stories, Rick. In fact, lots of great stories on this thread.

When I want a really great date I go to the grocery store or the bulk food place, and buy Medjul dates. They're incredible. Honey dates aren't bad, either.

The other kind of dates (with women) I can hardly be bothered with at this point. One is usually better off to develop friendships through common interests or during work activities or something like that...and just not bother with the traditional "date" at all, IMO. It's much better going out with someone who's already a friend.

As for you, Carol, I agree entirely...I absolutely would not continue going out with a guy who proposed marriage on the 3rd date...or a woman either, for that matter!

SINSULL - Sounds like ya found a real gem there... :-)

My condolences to all who have suffered miserably in the search for the ineffable rewards of romance!

- LH