Photo credit Lisa Fox
Tinder Promises
by T. Delaplain
Had we ever had a first date? I only remember that you had always been by my side. I had promised you, so I had swiped right. Recalling the details in my date’s text, it felt like a spy mission. I had as much experience with espionage as I had with first dates. Black tee shirt and jeans, check, but how did he know there would be a green votive on the table? Clearly not his first Tinder moment. He had a welcoming smile and a kind face, but he wasn’t you. I kept walking.
Join us at Friday Fictioneers. Rochelle Wisoff will give you 100 words to write your dating profile. I have absolutely no experience with Tinder or any dating sites because my first real date was, still is and will always be, my forever date.
Tracey Delaplain, MD 
I love a woman who knows what she wants when she sees it.
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I’m not sure she does know what she wants but some day she might. Thanks Dawn.
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Oh this is loaded with emotion. Good that she is taking steps to move on but still good on her for saying nope when she knows it’s not happening. She might not be ready or she might just have very good taste!
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I’m not sure exactly but I think it was mostly grief that kept her from sitting. It’s always good to trust your gut regardless.
Tracey
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Dear Tracey,
It sounds like her mind is made up. The longing in this piece is tangible. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So many hurdles to overcome with grief. Gracias amiga.
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Nobody will ever be him…. Perhaps after a few more “spy missions” she will take the seat and perhaps meet someone new, even if for a nice night out.
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Baby steps. I like the thought that next time, she’ll take a seat. Thanks Trent.
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If she’s to get over this, she needs to move on. A welcoming smile and a kind face seems like a start to me.
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Maybe just noticing his smile is progress. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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There’s grief in this and that last line is perfect to pull it all together. A promise is a promise though, and perhaps in time there could be comfort in a nice evening out.
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I’ve watched a friend progress through her grief. It takes baby steps for sure.
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I can’t imagine being thrown back into the dating world. Although I’m older and possibly wiser, I don’t see it in the cards (thank goodness Donn is still healthy). You captured that feeling very well. Baby steps for sure.
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Ugh, I can’t even imagine finding another life partner. Thanks for reading.
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I love how punchy this is. Ace.
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methinks, she acted wisely for her own good. 🙂
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Maybe so. Thanks
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Good story. Have a great week!
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Thank you
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Thank you. Enjoy your week.
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Yes, it is difficult to move on when the you can’t let go of someone special.
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I can only imagine that kind of grief.
Thanks,
Tracey
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It’ll never be him. But things could be worse. At least it isn’t Perry Block.
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You mean Basel Rathbone. I bet Perry would be hilarious on a blind date.
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All he’d have to do is find a blind girl. It wouldn’t hurt if she were deaf and dumb too.
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She’s not quite ready yet – hopefully one day she will be 💗
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Hopefully
Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Once I remembered what Tinder is, the story fell into place. So far removed am I from the internet dating scene, at first I had no idea at all.
After that, though, I really felt this story. The grief, the loneliness, perhaps the reaction to people telling her she needs to “put herself out there” when she is nowhere near ready–a well-told story.1
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I only know about Tinder from my sons. 🤷🏻♀️
I never want to find about dating apps. Thanks for commenting.
Tracey
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Smart probably to move on. Well done.
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Thank you
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Grief takes time and it’s different for everyone. Just the fact that she swiped right and went to see is her way of moving forward at least a little. She’ll know when it’s time. So much emotion in this story. Nicely done, Tracey!
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Lively storytelling and I like the part about the candle suggesting not his first tinder date. Tinder and Promise seem contradictory somehow which makes it a good title.
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Thank you for the thoughtful comments.
Tracey
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You’re welcome 🙂
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