"From: "Dear Prudence, Help! A Woman Broke Up With Me the Moment She Saw My Apartment." (Aug, 13, 2022) Dear Wondering About My Wedding, On the day of that date, she texted to confirm the time and said she was really looking forward to it. I was, too, and was going to ask her to be my girlfriend. When she arrived, she seemed off and uncomfortable."
"After only about 10 minutes, she abruptly got up and said this wasn't going to work out and that she would be leaving now and wished me the best. I asked her what was wrong, and she said, "Well, honestly, it doesn't seem like you're ready for guests," and gestured around my apartment."
"I was honestly shocked, given that she had been saying she wanted to know the "real me." Admittedly, I don't prioritize chores, but I did make an effort. I cleared off the kitchen table and made sure there was space for us to play games and have a couple of plates out."
A 25-year-old man met a woman named Betty on a dating app and dated her for about a month, going on four or five dates. They discussed authenticity and honesty extensively, with Betty claiming she doesn't play games. After spending the night at her place, he planned a date at his apartment with pizza and board games. Betty confirmed enthusiastically the day of the date, but upon arrival, she appeared uncomfortable. Within ten minutes, she abruptly announced the relationship wouldn't work, citing that his apartment didn't seem ready for guests. The man had made minimal cleaning efforts, clearing only the kitchen table and setting out plates. He was shocked given Betty's stated desire to know the real him, and later texted her expressing confusion about her sudden departure.
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