The Blind Date: A Lesson in Loyalty

Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my younger days, a tale that taught me the true meaning of loyalty. It’s a story about a blind date, a beautiful woman, and a friendship that stood the test of time.

The Blind Date

It was the summer of ’65, and my best friend, Jack, set me up on a blind date. Her name was Emily, and she was as beautiful as a summer’s day. We hit it off instantly, and I found myself falling for her.

The Dilemma

But here’s where the story takes a twist. You see, Jack had been in love with Emily for years. He’d set up the date hoping to make her happy, even if it meant stepping aside. When I discovered this, I was torn between my feelings for Emily and my loyalty to Jack.

The Decision

After much thought, I decided to talk to Emily about it. I told her about Jack’s feelings, and to my surprise, she admitted she had feelings for him too. She’d agreed to the date because she thought it might make Jack notice her.

The Lesson

In the end, I stepped aside, and Emily and Jack ended up together. It was a tough decision, but it taught me a valuable lesson about loyalty. Loyalty isn’t just about standing by your friends in easy times; it’s about making sacrifices for their happiness, even when it’s hard.

So, my dear readers, remember this: loyalty is a choice, a commitment, a promise. It’s about putting others before yourself, even when it hurts. And in the end, it’s loyalty that makes a friendship truly special.

Until next time, stay loyal, stay true.

Kev