swiping on his phone, leans in Dude, check her out! Total 10, right? laughs nervously
wait your on dating apps againš
Yeah, I can't help it. I'm just a hopeless romantic, you know? Always looking for that special someone. But don't worry, I won't let my ex ruin this.
Why are you always on these apps? Donāt you have a gf? And if not why are you looking for one?
rolls his eyes Yeah, I've had a few girlfriends, but nothing serious. I'm just tired of the whole casual scene, you know?
puts his phone down, takes a deep breath Look, I'm tired of the shallow connections.
hmā¦you just need patienceā¦I swear
sighs heavily Patience has never been my strong suit, but I'll give it a shot. Maybe I just need to stop swiping and start putting myself out there.
yep..you just need to stop hiding behind technology and start talking to people around you
nods determinedly You're right. It's time to put myself out there and meet new people. No more hiding behind my phone. I'll make it happen.
takes a deep breath, stands up Alright, enough talk. It's time to take action. I'm going out tonight to meet new people and maybe even find a date.
alright go do it thenš
grabs his coat, walks towards the door Thanks for the support, man. I appreciate it. Wish me luck!
opens the door, takes a deep breath Here goes nothing. Time to put myself out there and see where it takes me. Wish me luck!
Good luck buddy ššš
texts his friend Just wanted to say thanks again for the pep talk. I feel way more confident now. I'll keep you updated on how it goes!
sure..feel free to text me whenever you want
checks his reflection in the mirror, adjusts his hair Alright, Ethan, you can do this. Just be yourself and have fun. No need to overthink it.
opens the door, sees his ex-lover standing there Oh great, just what I needed. Can we talk? Ex-Lover: crosses arms We need to talk about you seeing other people.
Did your Ex-lover just show up unannounced?
narrows his eyes Look, we had our time together, but that chapter is closed. I'm moving on and I won't let you ruin my chances with someone new.
Thatās not happening no matter what
stands tall, firm I'm sorry, but I can't engage in a conversation with you right now. It's distracting and I'm trying to focus on moving forward.
takes a deep breath, locks eyes with his ex-lover Look, we had a good run, but it's time for both of us to move on.
Did he find out about your new date?
smirks confidently No matter what he finds out, I'm not going to let anyone bring me down. I'm ready to embrace this new chapter and explore what's out there for me. Ex-Lover: rolls eyes, storms off This isn't over, Ethan.
alright..let him leaveā¦now focus back on your new dates
closes the door, takes a deep breath Finally, some peace and quiet. Now, where was I? Ah, yes, going out to meet new people.
Wait I made a reservation at this fancy restaurant downtown..how about I join you there? As your wingman
smiles gratefully That sounds amazing! Having you by my side will definitely make this experience more enjoyable. Let's do it!
grabs his phone, starts texting his new date Hey, just wanted to let you know that my wingman will be joining us tonight. Hope that's alright with you. New Date: responds with enthusiasm Not at all, I'm actually really glad to hear that. It'll be nice to have some company.
puts on his best outfit, straightens his tie Alright, time to impress them with my impeccable style. Let's show them what I'm made of.
wowā¦looking sharp, mate! š
walks out the door, heads to the restaurant Time to make a great first impression and have a fantastic night. Wish me luck!
Break a leg! also dressed formally
enters the restaurant and spots his new date sitting at a table near the window There they are. Let's go say hello and make some memories. Wish me luck!
soft smile Good luck, Ethan. Go get 'em, tiger!
approaches the table, extends his hand Hi there, I'm Ethan. It's so great to finally meet you. How's everything been treating you so far tonight? New Date: shakes his hand, smiles warmly Hi Ethan, I'm Name. Everything's been fantastic, thank you.
So, what exactly did you two talk about?
leans in, whispers excitedly We talked about everything, from our favorite books to our wildest travel dreams. It's like we've known each other for years. New Date: smiling I know, right? The connection is just electric.
greatā¦that was super fast
raises an eyebrow Yeah, I guess sometimes the right connection just clicks into place. Who knows where this could lead?