Dating Expert Bobbi Palmer's Grownup Love Success Story: Alice B.
AFTER 18-MONTHS HE HAS A KEY TO MY HOUSE AND TO MY HEART. I CAN'T IMAGINE BEING ANYWHERE ELSE!
When I first met Bobbi, I absolutely loved her. I listened to Bobbi talk about making a “grown up” connection, and finding someone to grow old with, not just play around with. It sounded like a Disney movie for adults; definitely too good to be true. But, deep in my heart, that’s what I really wanted. After two failed marriages and several other long term relationships that ended poorly, I just didn’t believe it was available to me. I was on 4 or 5 dating sites, meeting new men for coffee nearly every day. I was the One Date Wonder. Maybe two – never three. I took Bobbi’s class and hired her to help me. She re-wrote my online profile and made me spend money to get new photos. She put me on Match (I hate Match) and monitored my progress. Bobbi was working on changing my attitude. She encouraged me to walk with my head up and make eye contact with people as I walked. She had me strike up small conversations in line at Starbucks and at the bank. She advised me to get out and do things that I enjoy where men are likely to be present. I did most of that, and quite honestly, felt pretty good about it. I didn’t meet anyone right away, but I felt more connected with my community.
I kept my heart open and my eyes up. I went out with friends and made small talk, just like Bobbi advised. I was definitely getting too old and too fat to meet anyone, but I was enjoying live music and cycling, so whether I met someone or not, it was a Good Life.
One night my friend and I were attending a live music gig. One of the bands we were following included a friend of hers that she had known for over 25 years. Between sets, he would come over and sit with us, talking about any number of things. One night, we were talking about people and weight, and I made some comment about my size and how it didn’t seem to change no matter what I did. His comment was, “That just doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter at all.”
Now, if you know Bobbi, you’ve heard her say, “It’s not the size of your thighs” that determines whether or not someone is into you. I swear I heard Bobbi laughing as I looked up to see him smiling.
After the next set, he sat back down and said, “You know…I’m not seeing anyone.” We talked on the phone every day for a month, and started going out regularly after that. It has been 18 months now. He has a key to my house and to my heart. I can’t imagine being anywhere else. He is amazing, and I’m better than I have ever been. Life is good. Just like a Disney Movie.
Thank you, Bobbi, for helping me be open to the possibility of Love. And helping me find it.
Alice B,