Bad Date #1 - Nothing Is As Important as a Symmetrical Face

Websters Dictionary defines Symmetry as:
1: balanced proportions ; also : beauty of form arising from balanced proportions

When you studied geometry in high school, you probably first heard this word. The word lends, in my opinion, to a mathematical origin. How this word became an active word in the dating scene, Ill never know. But I will tell you who knows...

Bad Date #1 THE POLITICIAN WANNABE

It was March 2006. I was fully committed to the reality that I would be purchasing a home.
My real estate agent connected me with a lender. I did my homework, reputable company and he was well versed in the biz. He and I worked out the mortgage details and through the several conversations we had Ill admit there was a little spark...some witty banter. Enough to get my attention.

After the business deal was done, he asked me out. I was a bit surprised that he did not preface the invite, with something like...now I know I probably shouldn't, or...please dont think this is weird...or something along the lines of suggesting he wouldnt want to take advantage of our "chance" meeting through a business transaction, but I thought Id give him the benefit of the doubt.

Fast forward to the evening of the first date. The evening of the date, I was feeling good. He and I were planning on meeting for some appetizers and a drink and at local small venue. A place I secure as my "first date" location because its my neighborhood place and the bartender will pretend like he doesn't know me...and watch out for me! Yes girls, you know what Im talking about.

So, I walk into the restaurant and I see a guy sitting at the bar by himself, his back to me, I quickly start to size him up and think...oh shit...and then he turns. My bartender friend makes eye contact with me as the guy turns to me and I can tell by the horror on his face that this is not going to be good. He steps up from the bar chair and yells "Oh my God, you are absolutely gorgeous". What, I don't even know you?

Mind you this is a small quaint place. Quiet. He grabs my hands and continues to size me up and down, making sure to stop just about tit height and taking a few extra seconds to get a good look. What...creep?

My hands went limp in his and I was like..."Oh, well gosh thanks. I dont think the people on the other side of the restaurant heard you." He totally missed the joke and that fact that he completely embarrassed me (mental note, he doesnt listen) and then he proceeds to say...
"Your face is so symmetrical". What?

The events following that statement included conversation about his ex wife, his most recent girlfriend and his amazing career that has allowed him to make tons of money. What...this is a first date right? Then it really took a bad turn, he was talking about how difficult his divorce was and began to cry at the bar.

Top the evening off with him walking me out of the restaurant to my car, and telling me he is using his body to shield me from reporters that he suspects are following him because he is looking to become a politician. What?

How it ended...I thanked him for his time. Told him I appreciated his help with my mortgage, but told him our professional relationship was the extent I was willing to go.

His response..."No please dont tell me that. Ive had a great time tonight...and your face, its just so symmetrical".

What? What does that even mean?