Terrible First Dates That Led To Happy Relationships

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“My first boyfriend lived two floors above me in the dorms, and we’d met each other a few times/sat at the same table for dinner with our groups mingling. We never really spoke directly — but I thought he was so cute and sweet. He messaged me on Facebook and asked if I’d like to meet him in the Hall Lounge to watch a movie together. I wrote back, ‘sure, I’ll bring some popcorn.'”

“So I show up with popcorn and sit down on the couch, excited to have a date. He came in, barely glanced my way, and then went back to stand just outside the door. I finally ventured outside and asked who he was waiting for, thinking I misunderstood and we were waiting for others. He said, ‘I’m waiting for Kaylie.’ I said ‘right…I’m here?’ And he looks confused and repeats my full name. It clicks and I ask, ‘You mean Kaylie B from the fifth floor. The redhead? I’m Kaylie B, from the fourth floor.’

And his whole face dropped. ‘I’m sorry, yeah. I thought I messaged her…My mistake. I’m sorry to waste your time.’ So now I’m sort of embarrassed too, but it was funny so I said, ‘Oh, welllll — you got me and I made popcorn soooo you can call her to come join us but I’m not leaving.’ He was really embarrassed but we watched the movie and had an alright time/played cards. 

Anyway, he asked me out two days later…took me for ice cream and I joked ‘Did you get the right one this time??’ We dated for almost five years. He was a good guy. I’ll always be glad he asked out the wrong girl! He taught me a lot and was a wonderful First Love experience.” —bright_eyes33