In N Out

I consider myself to be a pretty low key chick. I like dive bars and Coors Light. I prefer sneakers to heels. I prefer jeans to formal attire. I like playing pool on a first date. I don’t even want oysters and caviar. I’m pretty down to earth. That being said, I do have my limits. Today I had a first date with a guy I have been talking to on eharmony. He’s an Army Officer. Ok, he’s in the military and he’s educated. I’ve had bad luck with the USMC, maybe Army is better for me. He and I have been talking for a few days, and he seems pretty cool. He’s kind of quiet, but he gives me a lot of attention. This seems like a good start. He asked me if we could meet up today for lunch. I said sure. Yesterday I asked where he wanted to meet. He joked that we would go to a taco truck. Then he suggested In N Out. I was with my girlfriend Veggie Punk Rock Girl, so I asked her if that was a joke. Fast food on a first date? I responded something about how I heart In N Out, so I could see if it was a joke o if he was serious. I do heart In N Out. I mean, it’s the best burger ever, so how could you not?? He responded that we’d meet at 12 at an In N Out by me. Ok, I guess he’s not joking. Well, I’m down for that. I mean, it’s no pressure. Very low key. Fine. I get there today at 12. Well, I’m always early, so I got there at like 10 til. I texted him to say I was there and waiting outside. He responded he was almost there. He showed up about 15 minutes later. He was 5 minutes late. Strike. He was shorter than I thought, and not as cute as I’d hoped. But, I still wasn’t going to write him off, cause maybe he is really cool. We go in to order. He lets me step up first. I order my burger animal style. The guy asks if that’s all. I don’t say anything. I’m waiting for Army Officer to order. He just stands there, not saying anything. “Um, that’s it?” I say as more of a question. Army Officer still doesn’t say anything. I hand over my credit card and pay for my meal. I get my order and my number. He then orders his meal. Um, it’s a first date. At a fast food joint. And you can’t pay for my burger?? I don’t expect a guy to pay for everything, but are you serious? I have to admit, I was immediately turned off, and just couldn’t wait to get out of there. We ate and chatted. That was like pulling teeth. He was so quiet. I was practically begging him to tell me stories and stuff. It's like, your job is to play war games for the United States Army. You HAVE to have things to talk about, stories to tell. Come on, dude! The entire date lasted 45 minutes. I thanked him for a great time and got in my car and sped off. I’m beginning to think that there is no right guy out there for me. I’m three for three as far as bad dates go. I’m getting tired of even trying. I mean, it wasn’t even worth getting changed out of my pjs and not watching tv with my dad.