His Left Foot
Dear Bitter Single Guy: Ok...I broke the cardinal dating rule. I went out on two dates with a guy with a broken foot (who was in a cast) and now we are in the comfy "stay at home and makeout" phase. I know more dates are fast approaching, and his cast is now off, so how do I get him to actually leave the house so we can have a fun, out-of-the-house date? -- Too Sweet For My Own Good
Dear TWFMYG: The Bitter Single Guy had no idea that two dates with someone who has a broken foot is a cardinal rule of dating! Does this rule extend to other body parts? Does a broken hand, or a broken tooth count? The BSG wants you to share your dating rule book...it sounds awesomely random!
OK TWFMYG, let's see about your question. The BSG is hearing that you're finding yourself and your two-date beau already getting all comfy and you're wondering how to get out of the house? The BSG will (as he usually does) counsel you to be bold here. Keeping your mouth shut at this point in the relationship is no way to get things going. TWFMYG, you can:
- Offer to meet him at a movie theather, restaurant, bowling alley or roller rink (or wherever, you get the picture.
- Since he's probably still recovering from his tragic foot injury, you can offer to drive somewhere (it's the 21st century, right? Chircks can drive, right?)
- You can always resort to clear and honest communication: "I'm having fun with you and really glad that you're now out of your cast so we can do something out of the house."
In all these cases, note the way in which the BSG recommends you take some action and act as if (as IF) you are an equal driver in this budding relationship. Go for it TWFMYG.