I’m 55 and newly single. A friend asked me recently what kind of relationship I could see myself in, and the first thing I pictured was a Saturday. I’d like someone to call when there’s a band I want to see or a movie that looks good. Someone who’d be up for a day trip and could help decide where we ought to stop for lunch.
During the week, I’m busy with work and family. By the time I’ve done everything I need to do, I’m usually happy to have the rest of the evening to myself. Then the weekend comes around and I miss having somebody to make plans with. Sometimes I want to spend the whole day out somewhere. Sometimes I just want to see a movie and have somebody to talk about it with on the way home.
The phrase that came to mind was “weekend warrior,” which makes it sound as though I’m looking for somebody to help me put up drywall. Mostly I’d like a boyfriend who’s also happy doing his own thing during the week. We could make plans for Saturday and look forward to them for a few days.
It sounds pretty doable when I picture it. Is there somebody out there who’d hear “See you Saturday” on a Sunday night and think that sounds about right?
