I have a date this Friday and I am so damn excited!

[john_doe_]

So I've got a bit of a long story, but hey, I figure that's what these forums are for, right? I was married for many, many years and my wife and I decided to part ways. Totally mutual, but it still takes some time to get over. I hit a bit of a slump since the divorce was finalized, which was about 7 months ago. I told myself I was staying low to help heal but truly I was being lazy and scared to get back on the dating scene again. I am 40 after all! Anyway, fast forward to last week where I met this lovely gal at my office. I know, workplace romances can be kind of meh but she's in a totally different department. We got to talking at the office after work one night because we both had to photocopy a stack of documents and you know how boring that is. After chatting for a bit, I offered up some of the booze I keep in my desk for "special occasions" and we ended up in my office laughing and sharing stories. One thing led to another and we ended up hooking up right there in my office! It was just what I needed, let me tell you. I wasn't sure if anything more would happen and I assumed it was just a one time thing on account of her age and all (she's younger than me) but she messaged me today and wants to have a date on Friday! I asked her if she was sure she wanted to and she said she was and that she liked me and wanted to get to know me better! This is just the boost I needed to really get back into the dating scene. And whether or not something more serious comes out of it, I'm just happy to be getting back out there again. I knew there was a reason to keep that stash in my desk! Wish me luck for Friday, everyone!

[racerguy3]

Hey man, that's awesome. I know that slump well and often you just need that one date or hookup to really feel like a man again. Don't read too much into it and just have fun. You got this, man!

[bronx_man_0]

congrats!!!!!! Love me a good office hookup. Also hope your office doesn't have cameras.

[john_doe_]

Thanks guys! And, my office definitely does not have cameras. I wouldn't have carried on in that way if it did! Or we would have moved things to the supply closet. Haha! I keep worrying she'll cancel on me or change her mind but so far so good! Obviously I don't want to pressure her or anything or be weird about this. I mentioned when we were hanging out that I was recently divorced and she seemed cool about it. So that's great!