Lena leaves a voicemail. It sends my alarm bells ringing. I text to suggest we meet for lunch at our favourite coffee shop.
Lena’s waiting, looking knackered. She tells my everything. I almost choke on my panini.
‘Why?’
‘Seemed a good idea. Still does, I quite like him.’
‘How old did you say?’
I’m as appalled as I’m jealous. If only I hadn’t pushed her into dating after Eddie left.
‘Lena, he could be your son.’
‘If I’d started too early, maybe. Eddie’s run off with a girl who’s barely even legal. Does anybody bat an eyelid? Of course not.’
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It’s Week 2 of FFfPP. I’m tired and there’s other stuff that needs writing, so this is the best I could today.
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I like it. Great point about sexism when it comes to dating.
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Thanks, Jenn! Just another thing men don’t have to worry about…
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Some guys like older women. Men can date way younger women so why can’t women do the same. Good point! You were tired but you did an excellent job.
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Thanks, Mandi, glad you think so 🙂
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Good point about sexism and dating.
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Thanks!
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Seems the rules that apply to men don’t apply to the women. Glad she’s standing her ground! Great story!
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Thanks, PJ 🙂
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Great story of another “double standard” example. 😃
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I couldn’t help but laugh at ‘I almost choke on my panini’. I say it out loud and it just sounds funny.
Loved the story.
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Good – it’s meant to sound a bit silly! Glad you liked it 🙂
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So many double standards in life! Thanks so much for participating this week. Hope to see you for Week #3!
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Thank you, Roger! Looking forward to the next one 🙂
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