In his thirtieth year Phillip met Maisie Dates the most beautiful woman he had ever seen but who frowned at his loose ways and moral ineptitude.
Phillip was very keen to impress Maisie so he read every book he could find about connecting with the love of his life.
He then went out and bought her roses, chocolates and expensive jewelry.
He stood beneath her window singing sentimental songs until the wee hours.
Maisie, who had never been impressed with try hard men, suggested Phillip might succeed if he tried to understand who he was and then act on that.
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Poor Philip! He didn’t get it, did he?
No Some men are just that way inclined sadly. Thanks for your comment Gabriella.
She was wise to give advice; he should be wise and take it.
Well Ann I somehow think the concept she was suggesting will go over his head. Thank you for your comment.
When Phillip read those books, it seems he understood the words but not the story. Or maybe they were just really bad books…
Nice story!
Thanks KR yes it may be a case of bad books and basic ignorance on Phillip’s part.
unrequited love – poor guy – sometimes the lessons are hard.
Yes some males just never learn.
I rather like sleeping during the wee hours. I don’t think I’d be appreciate someone interrupting that sleep.
Thank you for your comment Carol. Love can be very irrational sometimes.
It seems he can’t win for losing. At least the fella tried.
Thank you for your comment. Yes at least he did try, I hope he learned from it.