Lesson Learned
I’ll sell my right breast (I’m a bit partial to the left one) before I try to hook up another friend. I dabbled in the stars and attempted to play match-maker this week. It was an absolute train-wreck.
Before I give you the details, let me back up and tell you how this all came about. Tim (for the purposes of this blog) is a young, cute, gregarious lawyer with deep dimples and piercing blue eyes. Everyday he comes into my office to talk about family, girls, and all things unrelated to the practice of law. When I learned that he was single, I thought of a friend who I believed could provide some mental and physical stimulation. Knowing how hard it is to meet decent people these days, it seemed purely logical to me that these two should meet. Besides, I love love and the prospect of vicarious new love was too sweet to resist.
We arranged to meet for drinks after work this Wednesday. My good friend, Jenna--sharp, witty and passionate--was stunning as usual. We sat down, ordered drinks and settled in.
Tim, Mr. Lawyer, immediately turned the conversation to himself. He complained miserably about his job and clients for almost an hour. Jenna and I tried to offer levity to the conversation--making little jokes, inserting references to pop culture, to no avail. At the end of the night, we were nauseated.
Although Tim graduated from Harvard and went to one of the best law schools in the country—I realize that he is an idiot (in the nicest way possible). He made no good faith attempt to get to know Jenna –I was embarrassed for even suggesting that the two should meet. You cannot teach good manners, common sense or likeability at Harvard. He is a lawyer, and most lawyers are just like him, socially inept, self absorbed and flat out annoying.
I called Jenna after we parted and apologized for Tim’s behavior. We had a good laugh and agreed to meet again for drinks, just the two of us.
Now when I walk into the office and see Tim, I don’t question why he is alone. He probably will be alone until he moves to corporate law, which he will, and entices some young college graduate to marry him with his 401(k) earnings.
And yes, I am giving up my side hustle. No more match-making for me--at least not with lawyers. I’ve got more important things to do like go make world peace, or find the cure for cancer or something like that. This lawyer thing is so overrated.
Before I give you the details, let me back up and tell you how this all came about. Tim (for the purposes of this blog) is a young, cute, gregarious lawyer with deep dimples and piercing blue eyes. Everyday he comes into my office to talk about family, girls, and all things unrelated to the practice of law. When I learned that he was single, I thought of a friend who I believed could provide some mental and physical stimulation. Knowing how hard it is to meet decent people these days, it seemed purely logical to me that these two should meet. Besides, I love love and the prospect of vicarious new love was too sweet to resist.
We arranged to meet for drinks after work this Wednesday. My good friend, Jenna--sharp, witty and passionate--was stunning as usual. We sat down, ordered drinks and settled in.
Tim, Mr. Lawyer, immediately turned the conversation to himself. He complained miserably about his job and clients for almost an hour. Jenna and I tried to offer levity to the conversation--making little jokes, inserting references to pop culture, to no avail. At the end of the night, we were nauseated.
Although Tim graduated from Harvard and went to one of the best law schools in the country—I realize that he is an idiot (in the nicest way possible). He made no good faith attempt to get to know Jenna –I was embarrassed for even suggesting that the two should meet. You cannot teach good manners, common sense or likeability at Harvard. He is a lawyer, and most lawyers are just like him, socially inept, self absorbed and flat out annoying.
I called Jenna after we parted and apologized for Tim’s behavior. We had a good laugh and agreed to meet again for drinks, just the two of us.
Now when I walk into the office and see Tim, I don’t question why he is alone. He probably will be alone until he moves to corporate law, which he will, and entices some young college graduate to marry him with his 401(k) earnings.
And yes, I am giving up my side hustle. No more match-making for me--at least not with lawyers. I’ve got more important things to do like go make world peace, or find the cure for cancer or something like that. This lawyer thing is so overrated.
Comments
im wit u on tryna make world peace n findin the cure for cancer!
eheen...shine...hmmmn...wwow...glad u learned ur lesson!
I dont know about all lawyers being like that...I think its jus dis one that let his achievements get to him...
Sidebar: Is anybody else finding that this dating market is bad!!! lol
@ the socialite..yea, i agree wit u on the datin market..y cnt it just be as easy as A B C??
lol. yes, at least i got a good laugh and a story to tell. life is full of stories--i know that u've got lots to offer.
@chari
yeah, i don't think that all lawyers are like that--just lots of them :-( prob has something to do with the training. u think?
@socialite
yes, some guys lean on accomplishments and money to boost self esteem--it is so unsexy. i love an authentic and confident man. And u are right, the dating market is horrid--but i'm staying out of it!
bankrupt?
lol
lol. i'm sticking with my day job. btw--no books yet :-( u send them to the right address?
I think that it begins with the individual, and it is the indivdual who becomes attracted to this sort of profession, as opposed to the profession making the individual....the training only serves to bring out and enhance the unsavory qualities - 'tis a ripe environment to harvest the power of the characteristic manipulators, cheaters, liars, and scumbags. but in the eye of the storm lies mankind's few remaining hopefuls.
Oh my, I didn't even unleash the entire story here. There is much left to tell--after the bar, I will catch you up to speed. It's oh so interesting--oh so dreadful.
You are so right. This profession draws certain individuals. And for those unsavory characters--it merely helps them sharpen/enhance manipulative and arrogant qualities. You are a jerk before u even enter law school. Both u and i know how difficult it is to be in the middle of all of this. Yes, there are a few remaining hopefuls--i am so glad to have you by my side.
lol. I'll direct Jenna to your blog.
If only to your own advantage!
What's up Chocolate?
Thanks for the inspiration!
See ya soon :0)
Greetings from London.
PS: I've just come out of my hibernation after endless job interviews and job applications, but it was worth every effort, I've got a new job.
arrows coming my way? do tell. glad to have you back and can't wait for the new post.
@cuban
CONGRATULATIONS! Wow, that was fast--but I didn't expect anything less. So...tell me about the new job. So glad to have you back in the blog world. I'll be over to your site shortly.
with those kind of things you just never know how they are gonna turn out,lol
ohhhh well, you live and you learn
going back to read some older post, dont be a stranger you hear!!
yes, i got to see the real side of him. kinda wish that i didn't :-(
@ dreamy
hey girl! of course i won't be a stranger. i have to keep up with you. and yes, u live and u learn.
Greetings from London.
Lol. I hope that that is a good thing. Thanks for stopping in.