A failed attempt at subtlety

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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So, I just started dating a girl I met swing dancing, and I think things have been going very well. I have a great time with her, and she seems to as well. In addition to being a good dancer and a well-read, charming conversationalist, she is incredibly smokin’ hot. The kind of girl who, in the past, I would have considered out of my league. Right now, we happen to be in the same dance class Tuesday nights (although, both as follows, so I don’t get to dance with her), and we had made plans to hang out after class last night. Nothing specific, just some time together.

During the class, the instructor mentioned a new swing venue in town that was doing Tuesday night dances, so after class when we were heading toward the water fountain, I asked her if she wanted to go check it out.

“I can’t,” she said, “I’m not old enough.”

“So,” I said in a way that tried to be nonchalant, but failed, “how old are you?”

“Eighteen,” she said.

“Ok,” I said, resisting the urge to pump my fist in the air.

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That’s a good thing?

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It’s a lot better than 17.

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Check with your instructor for the names of bars that have pre-21 nights for dancing. There are some here in the Twin Cities that do it, so you might be able to find something.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Ethilrist. Luckily, we’re not facing a lack of places to go dancing. To my knowledge, this is the only local swing venue that has such restrictions.

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May I ask how old you are?

Implying nothing, I hasten to add.

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It’s a lot better than 32.

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A 23 year old dating an 18 year old isn’t illegal or even necessarily taboo, it’s just a bit… curious.

You’re only 5 years older, but it’s a big 5 years. Not like the difference between 28 and 33. She has to be very mature for it to work.