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    December 7, 2015 at 5:27 pm #401779

    @veritek33 – I say go to the ball. So what if it’s your second date? Big deal. You have nothing to lose and you might have a great time. There will be other people there and you can enjoy yourself. Go for it!! (And it’s so great that he’s actually planning your next date and giving you options.)

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    December 7, 2015 at 5:51 pm #401783

    I’m glad you’re considering him, Ver, even though he’s not your usual type.

    Hmm… I don’t know. I almost say if you have a dress, go to the ball. But an NFL game would be fun too. Who knows, if you both hit it off at the ball, maybe he’ll take you to a game too!

    Would going to the game entail significant travel time? I’m assuming you’d either go to St. Louis or KC? That’s something to consider too.

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    December 7, 2015 at 6:17 pm #401785

    Eh, I think a ball as a second date is a little much.

    It’s a 2nd date in which you will be meeting his co-workers/friends, and being cast in the role of girlfriend/serious relationship. You honestly don’t even know if you like him like that. And this feels a little shady to me.It’s kinda like he’s trying to spin you into a fairy tale relationship to distract you from the real him.

    Or maybe I’m just cynical?? Kinda feels like a red flag to me.

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    Kate
    December 7, 2015 at 6:19 pm #401786

    You don’t have to have a frickin’ dress to go to a ball. Rent The Runway. And get a blowout with curls. Done. You should get out of your comfort zone and do it. He wants to go to the damn ball, he needs a date, it doesn’t have to be awkward if you have any social skills at all, which you do.

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    Kate
    December 7, 2015 at 6:20 pm #401787

    Unless you get a vibe that he’s trying to make you an instant girlfriend. Do you?

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    saneinca
    December 7, 2015 at 6:51 pm #401792

    I say go for it. If nothing else at least you can waltz and have fun.
    (been watching dancing with the stars)

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    Ktfran
    December 7, 2015 at 8:54 pm #401813

    I actually really like getting all dressed up, and as an adult, there are so few times to do it… With the exception of weddings. That’s another reason I say go for it. Have fun! And you know someone there. Also, I too love Rent the Runway. You can rent something for under $100.

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    Lianne
    December 7, 2015 at 8:54 pm #401814

    I honestly don’t see the big deal. It seems like an interesting, out of the ordinary second date, which good for him for not being boring same old. I think you’re overanalyzing this a bit. If you want to go, go. If you don’t, don’t. He didn’t ask for your hand in marriage.

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    December 7, 2015 at 9:44 pm #401820

    I went to a military gala with my ex, which was to celebrate the ships 20th anniversary. We were dating for a bit by then but honestly there wasn’t a whole of socializing. Mostly just keeping him company and dance a bit. He talked with a lot of his mates at the table, and aside from some mild chatter they didn’t ask detailed questions about us. SO probably less awkward then it seems if you were to go.

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    December 7, 2015 at 9:45 pm #401821

    Also, welcome to the military group ver! haha seems there are a few of us with military history now 😛

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    December 7, 2015 at 10:30 pm #401835

    I’ll throw in another vote for the ball! I have a few buddies that are in the marines, and it seems like the dates that they bring to their formals range from friends to just started dating to serious girlfriends/wives. I wouldn’t worry about it seeming too serious for a second date, and it could be a fun opportunity to get dressed up and do some dancing while getting to know the new guy a bit better

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    Kate
    December 8, 2015 at 6:20 am #401890

    My parents (married almost 45) started dating bc my mom needed a manditory date to a formal dinner and worked up the nerve to ask the cute guy in English Lit with the wavy blond hair.

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