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<\/p>\nAddison\u2019s life revolves around her demanding job as a neurologist, leaving little time for romance. When her cheerful coworker Nathan sets her up on a blind date with a seemingly perfect guy named Jake, she finally feels a spark of hope. However, after Addison shares her three-year dating rule, her date abruptly leaves. What went wrong?<\/p>\n
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I always thought my life would stay the same. Day in and day out, the hospital consumed all my time. My name is Addison, and I work as a neurologist. It\u2019s a fulfilling job, but it leaves little room for anything else, especially dating.<\/p>\n
One day, while grabbing a quick coffee in the break room, my coworker Nathan walked in with a bright smile on his face. \u201cHow do you feel about blind dates?\u201d Nathan asked. \u201cI think you and my friend Jake would hit it off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Intrigued by the idea, I agreed to the date. On Tuesday night, I arrived at the quaint restaurant Nathan had suggested. Jake was easy to talk to, and we quickly found common ground.<\/p>\n
As the evening went on, Jake asked, \u201cHow about your one-to-five-year plan? What are your goals?\u201d I explained my three-year dating rule. Jake\u2019s friendly expression changed to a frown. \u201cThree years? That\u2019s a long time. What if someone wants a quicker timeline?\u201d<\/p>\n
Feeling a knot in my stomach, I reiterated my belief in building a strong relationship. Abruptly, Jake called for the check and left. Stunned, I later messaged him, only to be blocked with a curt reply: \u201cYou\u2019re indecisive and not serious about what you want.\u201d<\/p>\n
Confused and hurt, I sought solace from my best friend, Sophie. She reassured me, \u201cEveryone has their own timeline and needs. If he couldn\u2019t appreciate that, he wasn\u2019t the right guy for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the evening, I realized that being honest about my expectations is crucial, even if it means losing a date like Jake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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