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Christina Luebbert, P.E.'s avatar

The right woman won't care if dinner is steak or a burger or a picnic in the park. Hang in there. Glad you made the best choices for you.

Darnell Mayberry's avatar

Thank you, Christina. I love your perspective on this. It's a perspective I have as well: "Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."

glenn's avatar

Hey Darnell, as I am sure you know by now I am a huge fan of yours, of Parker, and the blog. I have a question about your post, though. Did you send Keisha the details of the date (date, time, location) before you made the reservation? If so, couldn't you have waited until the reservation at the swanky steakhouse was confirmed?

*Of course the other red flags are still legitimate. My point, though, is (way) back when I was single, I would usually confirm all of the details of the fabulous? day ahead before communicating them to my prospective date. My apologies if I misread what you wrote.

Darnell Mayberry's avatar

Whew, Glenn. You wouldn't want to know life in these dating streets today! But, yes, you read it right. I didn't book the reservation beforehand at the first joint (the swanky steakhouse). That was definitely my blunder. ... And I'm so glad I made that mistake!

Candice's avatar

White Kristen came to mind as soon as I saw black Keisha …these women taking you up and through there ain’t they lol.

On a brighter note you’ll always be able to please your baby girl. Parent to parent I have a strong feeling Parker’s will look forward to your donut tradition until her last first day of college!

Darnell Mayberry's avatar

Haha. When I tell you I can't catch a break, Candice! ... And the thought of Parker wanting her donut for that long certainly just brightened my day. I can't see it with this one, but I hope you're right! 💜

Alberta Mayberry's avatar

“First, to thine own-self be true”; because “Beauty is only skin deep”; and, “A Donut a Year” - is the gift that keeps on giving, without breaking the bank!!

AccordingToJaya's avatar

Keisha nooo

Parker Mayberry's avatar

Technically, YOU did not eat out I did 💥🥸😎

Mk's avatar

Glad it turned out for the best. Question, I've seen you mention several times that the gym membership doesn't go on the credit card, but I've not seen a reason for that (I did see the link to the gasoline). Is it just because the gym requires a checking account number or something.