Dear Princess,

I went out on a date with a great guy last week. We went out for coffee and it seemed like we kicked it off.

It has been 7 days since he said that he would call me. I've emailed him twice just to say hello and have not received a response.

Am I milking a dead cow?

Dazed and Confused.



Sunday, February 2, 2003

Dear Dazed and Confused,

You don't have to be raised on the farm to read his message.

I strongly suggest that you look up the word "date". Having coffee is not considered a date. The second word you should look up is "pride".

Although date does mean a social engagement, friends buy me coffee and lunch. Pride, generally means "one's satisfaction of achievements and feelings".

I use to take my Yorkie Tommy out for our cocktail hour and sunday coffee excursions, but I wouldn't call them "date"s. I was looking for men. Actually, he was very good checking out the guys. He would pee on their legs if he didn't like them! Saved me alot of time and agravation. If you don't have a Yorkie, get your "sensors" up.

Now, I'm wondering, if you haven't heard from him in 7 days for a call which he promised to make, why on earth would you email him-even once?????

The dating code insists, when you get a call Thursday on for the weekend, you are busy! One is available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for the weekend.

Anything after, book it for "the free" time. Heads up you are a busy person! If by chance you have a commitment which changes, you will always be happy to call them back.

Never, never, never, wear your heart on your sleeve, never, never, never, chase, and the last rule, never beg. Where is your pride? (see above).

You are not milking a dead cow, the cow (or bull) was deadhearted and dry before you milked the milk for your coffee on your first "date".

There are plenty of cows and wild bulls out there waiting for you. Have fun, switch from coffee to tea, and only try to run for the cows or bulls that are worthy of you!

Let me know if he ever calls, I would like to be there when you turn him down!

Princess Darby