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August 29, 2010 | 6:05 pm

Miracle On JDate - The Impossible Has Happened

Posted by Ilana Angel

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After two months on JDate, I finally had a date.  To clarify, it was actually my third date since deciding to date exclusively on JDate for six months.  This is the first one however, that does not make me sick to talk about.  To review, I only date Jewish men, and so in an attempt to meet my Beshert, I decided to limit my online search to JDate.

So, I get an email last week from a gentleman who said he enjoyed my profile, to take a look at his, and if I thought he looked interesting, he would like to talk with me.  He was attractive, and his profile came across as normal.  If you’ve ever been on JDate, then you know normal is about the sexiest thing you can be online, and it’s very rare.

I emailed him back, sent my number, he called, we chatted a couple of times, and met for lunch on Sunday afternoon.  He was waiting for me outside the restaurant when I got there.  He looked just like his picture.  In fact, he was probably a little cuter than his pictures.  He was the height and age that was listed on his profile, which is unheard of.

We had a very nice lunch.  He was charming and funny.  We talked about our families, work, and Judaism.  We had enough in common for it to feel safe and comfortable, and subtle differences, which made him intriguing and made me want to know more.  He also happens to have the most beautiful green eyes I have ever seen on a man.

You must sit down now because I am about to tell you something rather shocking.  There is an honest man on JDate.  I know, it sounds like I’m making it up, but it’s true.  It’s not an urban myth.  If there is one, we can assume that there are others.  They exist, and I have seen one.  They walk among us, and with a trained eye, we can learn to spot them easily.

It was a nice afternoon, and while it was not really a love connection, it was a great date.  We had good conversation, were kind and respectful to each other, had a few laughs, and left with a hug and a smile.  He will call, or he won’t, but either way it was a good date and I have not had one of those in a very long time.

Some dates leave you wishing you had not bothered to fix your hair.  You are sick from the moment he opens his mouth, and you pray there will be an earthquake so you can get out quickly.  Other dates leave you feeling hot and bothered and believing love at first sight is possible.  The very best dates however, are those that leave you keeping the faith.

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That’s great. And your attitude is just what it should be. You enjoyed his company and if he calls again fine, and if he doesn’t it’s not the end of the world.  Either way he has restored your faith in JDate and that’s a good thing no matter what else happens.

Comment by Kathy on 8/29/10 at 8:07 pm

Hi Ilana!
    I loved reading this and I totally relate.  No matter what happens, your faith has been restored! I have not dated in a while due to alot of the things you mentioned above..last week a really good friend asked me if I had been dating recently and my response was “are you fng kidding me?” Maybe I need to let go of the past and try again..I just don’t know!
Have a glorious week!

Comment by irene on 8/30/10 at 3:47 am

@ Kathy:  Amen sister!

@ Irene:  It’s time!  You’ve had a rough road lately and it’s your time.  You take care of everyone else, so now take care of you.  If I can do it, then so can you.  We will support each other.  Get back out there!

Comment by Ilana Angel on 8/30/10 at 7:10 am

This is insane. I still need you to help me with my profile.
But, on the other hand, I LOVE that you found an honest one!

Comment by Noelle on 8/30/10 at 7:29 am

Thanks, Ilana!
    I just had some great news from Alfred, my “dad”.  He is 92 and at this very moment is driving himself to his Dr. appointment..a few weeks ago we did not believe this was possible..He is bouncing back and thank God we will have him around and back to normal.  He is just so amazing!
I am ready for more good to come about and so ready to embrace it!  Thanks for the support.
xo
Peace

Comment by irene on 8/30/10 at 7:37 am

@Noelle:  I’m ready when you are!
@Irene:  I’m am so happy to hear this news.  Hooray! Good things are comng for you.  I just know it.

Comment by Ilana Angel on 8/30/10 at 7:53 am

Really great post and while you know how much I enjoy hearing about the ones that go awry, it’s cool knowing how it goes when it goes well.

Ev

Comment by evan on 8/30/10 at 3:10 pm

Hi Ilana, I’m so glad you had a pleasant experience with online dating, you deserve one. I second Irene’s and Kathy’s comments. I guess some of us expect too much sometimes, at least I think I do. You know all the cliches so I won’t repeat all of them. Just have fun and take every lovely moment as a little gift from life and be grateful for what you have. And always remember, men are usually more trouble than they are worth. Just kidding, I think.

Comment by PRyan on 8/30/10 at 3:12 pm

Ilana I spent several years internet dating and I did meet my husband online. We have been married for seven years. I knew the moment I met him online that he was normal, honest, respectful and decent. He is my best friend and soulmate. I am
happy for you, it takes time to wed through the frogs (liars, married men and just plain social
misfits) online. We think that because it is online love can hapen faster - it actually takes longer because you don’t get to read body language. I found out that the more specific I became about what I wanted in my profiles the less time I wasted. ANYWAY I met my prince charming online and so can you. Just keep
the faith!

Comment by Nell C of NYC on 8/30/10 at 4:31 pm

Lovely story, BUT aren’t you saying that generally the men on Jdate aren’t honest?  This is really a sad state of affairs for JDate, don’t you think?

Comment by katie on 9/04/10 at 3:49 pm

@ Ev:  It was bound to happen eventually!

@ Pryan: I don’t think you were totally kidding!

@ Nell: It’s stories like yours that allow me to keep the faith!

@ Katie: I do believe that a lot of people online are dishonest.  Both men and women!  I have met my share of dishonest men and because I happen to be using JDate exclusively, that is my reference.  The thing is, you’ve got kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince.  This date was a prince.  Not the prince for me, but still a prince.  That is a good thing for JDate.  Every site has frogs, I found proof that JDate has the potential to introduce me to my prince and that is a good thing.

Comment by Ilana Angel on 9/04/10 at 4:30 pm

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