The bloggers over at Nuffnang are having a bit of fun with some Roadshow films, and I thought I’d join in!

To observe the idea of HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU, I thought I’d share a little story.

Years ago, I met this guy through my work, who caught my attention.

He was really charming, funny, eloquent and so much fun to talk to.

However, he was married, and let’s face it, married guys are off limits.

After I had met him face to face, we had some email dealings professionally, and we became friends.

We spent the next few months exchanging emails. We had hilarious, entertaining, interesting, thought-provoking, random conversations about all kinds of stuff – past stories, recent happenings, everyday random stuff, our interests, our travel stories, our dreams and goals.

I really liked it that – as a guy – he didn’t try to impress me with his stories. And he didn’t come across as TOO KEEN. I knew that this was a “trick” that some guys used on chicks – to seem indifferent and cool. Keep the fishing line long, and reel them in slow. But this guy was married, so it was actually a good thing he wasn’t “pursuing” me.

And we were just friends anyway. I enjoyed having a frindship with a guy in which there was no tension.

After 6 months, I asked something about his wife and why hasn’t he started a family yet. And he replied, “MY WHAT? I DON’T HAVE A WIFE! I’m not even seeing anyone! What made you think I was married???”

And I thought WHAT THE?? If this guy isn’t married, why hasn’t he asked me out yet??

I was furious! Shocked! Why doesn’t he like me??

Gah, I was very confused for a moment. Maybe he’s just not interested in me! Maybe he’s gay! Maybe I have to stop kidding myself!

Then I decided that I wasn’t the kind of girl who agonised over misunderstandings or lost opportunities.

So heck, I asked him out for a drink.

He said, “Sure!”

And we got married 2.5 years later.

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He doesn’t know it yet, but I’m going to drag him to watch this movie with me. As punishment.