10 years ago, Manny and I met on a blind date. Friends had set us up and thankfully they joined us because Manny was two hours late. I wasn't being stood up - he was late because he was driving from the Keys. I recall multiple phone calls and texts apologizing for the delay while we waited. I don't really know why I didn't get all in a huff and leave, I just thought I'd wait. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ He finally arrived, leaving us only an hour and half left to hang out before my curfew.⁠⠀ When we saw each other for the first time he said, "Wow, you're really pretty." That was a relief lol. We hit it off immediately. We felt like magnets - same banter, humor, edge. We agreed to a second date, then I sped on the highway to make my midnight curfew.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And here's the kicker, Manny was still a complete stranger to me. There was no "talking" period, we went straight to dating. Unlimited text plans were not the norm back then, so communication was brief. For our second date, Manny had offered to pick me up. ⁠...