
Too Soon
Wait. It’s only your first date. Do you really want to open one of these bottles of Nebbiolo now?
Sure, it’s been a wonderful evening. She’s intelligent. She’s clever. The dinner conversation was enchanting and never dull. It turns out you’ve got a lot in common, too, like a deep love for 18th century Russian literature, post-industrial minimalist electro-acoustic music, and kitties. The connection you felt on your romantic stroll along the beach under the moonlight was so strong you were able to gather up the courage to invite her in for a night cap. All good signs that a blissful relationship is about to begin.
But, dude, opening up one of your three bottles of 2008 Jacuzzi Nebbiolo may be going a little overboard, don’t you think?
Think about it: You’ve known this lady for what, four, maybe five hours? She’s “enchanting,” sure, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got to start whipping out your best stuff on your first date. Who knows? She could be playing some sick game with your mind to steal your comic book collection, or be an escort that your buddies paid to “date” you to keep you from complaining about how lonely you are.
Heck, this woman could have a jealous ex-boyfriend who slaughtered her family years ago, forcing her to go into hiding under a new identity in the Witness Protection Program until they catch him. IF they catch him, of course, and he hasn’t been stalking the two of you all evening, waiting for his chance to strike.
But you won’t know any of that stuff until at LEAST the third or fourth date. Do you really want to share the generous notes of pomegranate and crisp bright cherry of this California rarity with someone whose secret past might shatter the fragile bond you’ve just made? I think not.
Do yourself a favor: Grab a packet of drink mix from the cupboard, pour it into some white soda, and give her a glass of that. If she can stomach it AND agree to a second date, maybe this relationship will work out. But don’t go sharing your 2008 Jacuzzi Nebbiolo until you’re sure.
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