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June 11, 2005
Project Boyfriends
I also spent a late night with Pru last week. We were talking about relationships and men. She told me about a recent interest who, at first sight, was really attractive. He was cute and artistic and interesting. She was really "in to him" until she happened to spend three full days with him. When they met out and about, he was sweet, responsive and attentive. In a pseudo-cohabitative state, Mr. Not-Quite-Right was needy, demanding, and in want of the kind of attention best gotten from one's mother. As Pru continued to describe this diamond-in-the-rough, he sounded more and more familiar. Rhett, Gentleman Caller, that Republican photographer...I had dated more than one of this guy's philosophical brethren and it suddenly dawned on me. These guys were Project Boyfriends. Like an old mansion, these guys have character, unique corners, and great molding. They also require expensive and extensive renovations before they're the least bit livable. And I've discovered it takes an experienced eye to know that there are some foundations that just can't be fixed, no matter how hard you try.
Don't get me wrong. I think every girl should have one Project Boyfriend in her lifetime. (I had three.) But there comes a time when a girl should cut her losses if the house isn't shaping up the way it should.
As for me, I'm through with Project Boyfriends. I've done my time, made my investments and still don't have a decent house in which to live. (Although my UK Boyfriend has done much to restore my faith in the housing market in general.)
How about you? Have you had a Project Boyfriend? How did it work out?
Posted by mermu at June 11, 2005 11:45 AM
Comments
Well, I wouldn't stretch it that far! Always a few tweaks needed here and there.
Posted by: Cynthia at June 16, 2005 07:35 AM
Cynthia that is so sweet! But just to clarify, are you saying that Pat is fixed?
Posted by: ME at June 13, 2005 02:23 PM
For almost 40 years, yes, but he turned out great. Foundations are different but interesting and I wouldn't trade him.
Posted by: Cynthia at June 12, 2005 08:30 AM
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