Yeah yeah yeah, I’ve been off grid for a few weeks, busy with travel and work. So sue me. :-p

Mr. X, with whom I had a good date yesterday, was a bit of a lark at first. He was in a formerly poly (but actually fading) marriage, dating openly, aware of my health concerns, but didn’t seem viable without being truly single. Which is ironic because technically I’m in a similar poly situation, and we could probably unpack that all day…

In any case, we started chatting a few weeks before I gave him any real attention, because no thanks, married bro. On the date, however, turns out they are separated and she spends most nights with her new boyfriend. Mr. X is still hurting for sure, but handling it – at least discussing it- with respect for her and well wishes. I explained that I cannot relate at ALL, and touched on the abuse. He was considerate and listened well. Seems like a really kind fellow.

Mr. X was in a bad accident this year, and still feeling the results. He’s got a few damaged organs and can’t eat much at once, or drink. This year he’s lost a resulting 50 lbs…he’s about my height but thinner.

We chatted about our favorite things, had dinner at Whiskey Street (cute downtown gastropub), he drove me home at we hung out more, watched Hackers (lol it’s really aged poorly) and kissed for a while before I sent his ass home.

Do I feel ‘a spark’? Maybe chemistry, for sure. Am I wary? Always.

Well, I plan on playing it as cool as I am capable, and let him make the next move. It’d be nice to be the one getting pursued, for fucking once.