Are you dating a Doug?

Just the other day I found myself at the mercy of my local esthetician, getting a much needed mani/pedi combo, when these two gals plopped down in the massage chairs next to me. Having wandered in on my own, I couldn't help but indulge in their neighboring gossip session. Goodie.

As the girls prepped for an afternoon of pampering, I overheard them admiring each others Louis Vuitton bags...which were identical. Gag me with a nail file. They then moved onto a subject matter most commonly overheard in any spa or beauty salon the world over - dating. I guess these gals were so over gossiping about politics and the state of the economy. Ha.

One of them was moaning over her inability to meet Mr. Right and that she was tired of always dating the bad boy. Then I overheard her say, “Why can’t I just date a Doug?” I’m sorry, wha? According to Miss Louis Vuitton to my left, a ‘Doug’ is a nice, stable guy who wears a suit to work. Interesting...I do believe that I am dating this ‘Doug’ that they speak of. My bf is nice, stable and wears a suit to work, however I don’t think this constitutes Mr. Right (although it seems to have in my case).

Ladies - there are plenty of good guys out there. How about Paul the pipe layer, or Dan the mail man or...Ben the baker (I do know a Ben who is a baker, and he’s lovely). Perhaps us gals should stop looking for love based on stereotypes and open our minds a tad. You never know, your prince charming could be installing your cable as we speak.

Until next time possums, I’ll leave you with one of my faves...