So I am just back from a date with a 8.5.
First part of the date went well. Lots of laughing, joking and drinks. We started holding hands, and she would occasionally stop and tell me that it was a little too intimate for a first date, but then go back to holding my hand.
Then while walking to another bar, she suddenly acted very upset, accused me of being cruel and started crying. I can't even recall the comment that set her off, but it was something generic like "Wow, you sound like you haven't been in therapy for awhile" which was meant to be a joke.
She wanted to leave immediately, but I persuaded her to sit down with me for awhile and I ended up holding her for 30 minutes. I did not apologise (because I still don't think I said anything wrong) but I told her that I did not mean to say anything to upset her, and that she may have taken things the wrong way. I also gave her lots of compliments. We ended up talking a bit more and then she caught a taxi home.
On my taxi ride home, I sent two texts, one checking to see she got home safely (which she responded to), and then another saying "I am sorry that I hurt you. I did not mean to. You seemed so strong, and I did not realise that I had to be more careful with my words around you,. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in (my city)".
So did I mess up completely? How should I have changed my approach?
First part of the date went well. Lots of laughing, joking and drinks. We started holding hands, and she would occasionally stop and tell me that it was a little too intimate for a first date, but then go back to holding my hand.
Then while walking to another bar, she suddenly acted very upset, accused me of being cruel and started crying. I can't even recall the comment that set her off, but it was something generic like "Wow, you sound like you haven't been in therapy for awhile" which was meant to be a joke.
She wanted to leave immediately, but I persuaded her to sit down with me for awhile and I ended up holding her for 30 minutes. I did not apologise (because I still don't think I said anything wrong) but I told her that I did not mean to say anything to upset her, and that she may have taken things the wrong way. I also gave her lots of compliments. We ended up talking a bit more and then she caught a taxi home.
On my taxi ride home, I sent two texts, one checking to see she got home safely (which she responded to), and then another saying "I am sorry that I hurt you. I did not mean to. You seemed so strong, and I did not realise that I had to be more careful with my words around you,. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in (my city)".
So did I mess up completely? How should I have changed my approach?