Bouncing Back From Dating Disasters
I've had a few dating disasters in my time, and I've helped more than a couple of people troubleshoot what to do next after taking part in a dating disaster. Some I'd like to forget, and a couple I still laugh about today (see a prior post about dating disasters for one of my personal favorites). But when a friend reminded me a while back of a couple of dating disasters that her and her now-husband shared, I had to wonder just how common these kinds of situations occur with people who end up in long-term relationships together.
So, I asked around, and collected some of my favorites in these dating disaster stories - all of which have a happy ending. Some are from straight daters, others are gay. And one or two are even celebrities: anyone a fan of The Bachelor? you'll find a story from the inaugural Bachelor here too. But no matter who tells the story, the outcome is the same: these people managed to take a hairy dating situation and turn it to their advantage - a superpower skill set that (I feel) every single person should cultivate.
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I’ve read a few stories about dating disasters that ended up in relationships, and even marriage. In fact, I had a dating disaster that ended up in a short term relationship (3 months). We just ended up wanting different things at the moment so we split ways, but still remain close friends today. Sometimes the most disastrous and funny dating moments is the way to start love. It kind of worked out for me. But it has worked all the way for others.