I love seeing a man when he talks about something he loves. A conversation about a vintage car turned into pictures, details, and a little glimpse into his world. It was awesome.

You can actually see the moment a man realizes a woman is flirting with him. His smile changes, he sits a little taller, and suddenly he’s both more confident and a little nervous. It’s a very attractive combination.

We had just met. Two hours later, I knew quite a bit about his past girlfriend’s best friend. Personal stories land differently once someone knows you. She has context. She knows your humor. You’ve had time to get comfortable with each other.

There was a sleep-deprived woman. An awesome man. One tiny misunderstanding that took me a few days to figure out. And six weeks to stop laughing about!