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Just Can't Do That

Jul 20, 2004
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Just Can't Do That

After my divorce, I turned to computer dating services, which provided me with names and phone numbers of women whose profiles seemed a good match for me.  Nervously, I picked up the phone and called the first woman on my list. 

To my great relief, she was quite pleasant, and I actually mustered up the courage to ask her out.  "I'm sorry," she replied firmly.  "I just can't do that."

I was stunned.  "Do you mind my asking why not?" I asked.

"Because," she said, "I'm your wife's divorce attorney."

Originally published July 21, 2004.

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