Are You Ignoring Signs He’s Not the One for You in Dating? — Be Your Own Brand of Sexy

Rachel smoothed her dress as she waited for Nathan to pick her up. At 45 and newly divorced, she felt a flutter of excitement she hadn’t experienced in years. This was their third date, and things seemed to be going well.

At the restaurant, they chatted and laughed over dinner. When the bill arrived, Nathan patted his pockets and chuckled nervously. “I seem to have forgotten my wallet. Would you mind covering this one? I’ll get the next one, I promise.”

Rachel hesitated but reached for her purse. It was just a simple mistake, right?

As weeks turned into months, Rachel found herself making more excuses for Nathan’s financial mishaps. The forgotten wallet became a pattern. His car was always in the shop, requiring rides or cab fare. There were vague mentions of “temporary setbacks” at work and promises of big projects on the horizon.

She noticed Nathan’s reluctance to discuss finances, changing the subject whenever it came up. Rachel, swept up in the excitement of a new relationship, chose to focus on Nathan’s charm and attentiveness. He was kind and made her laugh — surely that was worth more than money?”

The final straw came when Rachel accidentally knocked over Nathan’s jacket. A collection notice…