Jon and I finally got around to going on a real date to this nice place right on PCH (Pacific Coast Highway), Javier's (the Crystal Cove location). We shared a fajita platter. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere was -I feel like an old rich white guy when I say this- "top notch." It's probably my favorite restaurant in Orange County...but with the price to show for it. So its reserved only for special treat date nights.
Anyway we had a great time but then near the end of the meal we ended up getting in a pretty big fight. It was sparked mostly by the stress of Jon's impending move to San Francisco in a week. Does anyone else in a long term relationship feel like the pressure of a real date night brings about arguments? I feel like its when you've planned something important and you want the night to go perfectly that any little setback feels worse than it usually does. I feel like if we had been out to coffee, our argument would have been merely a discussion. Thoughts?
i have been to the javiers at the irvine spectrum, great food. sorry about the date night ending with a fight those are never fun
ReplyDeleteHa I totally know what you mean. Except my boyfriend and I usually just argue about it and that's that. Plus, usually it's me being irrational. At least I can admit it, right? Hope everything is okay now though!
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Any price is worth it when you have a cool lamp above your head!
ReplyDeleteI was in a long distance relationship for years and now we're finally living together for a little while, and there is a LOT of pressure on dates to make them perfect right before you/ he has to leave. It all works out though ;)
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Yah you definitely understand. Thanks!
DeleteOh, what a lovely place! I've been to Crystal Cove but it was years ago and didn't really do too much exploring. Cute blog!
ReplyDeleteI do agree that date nights can often feel more stressful than a casual meet-up for coffee. When you're dressed up and spending more money than usual, you so desperately want it to be fun! I hope that you two were able to end the evening on a positive note. Fighting is awful.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to that. It's sometimes the nights you build up to be so wonderful and romantic that end like that. Why is that? I hate when that happens b/c the memory turns into something bad when the evening started out so good. Long distance is super hard and stressful. I hope you guys are able to work through everything.
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