Margaret was a successful businesswoman who had a beautiful home, a successful restaurant, and a sense of having done a good job. Even though she was successful at work, she couldn’t get rid of the empty feeling in her personal life. Margaret felt like she was running out of time at 45, and the stress of having to find a partner was getting worse.
To get back in charge of her love life, Margaret signed up for a dating site and began talking to a guy named Colin. He seemed like he had everything going for him: charm, confidence, and everything else. While they were making plans to meet, Margaret was hopeful and excited.
But things went horribly wrong when Margaret found a grave with a picture of Colin on it. She sent Colin a message because she was full of questions and fears. He told her that he was still alive and looked forward to seeing her.
She was shocked when Colin showed up because he didn’t look anything like the pictures. It turned out that Colin had used someone else’s picture because he was afraid of being turned down because of how he looked. Margaret was shocked, but Colin’s honesty also moved her.
Margaret told them she had been lying about her age and said she was 30 while they were eating dinner. Colin’s answer was a surprise: he laughed and talked about his own worries and fears. Margaret understood at that moment that love couldn’t grow on lies and that being open and honest was the only way to connect truly.
As they said goodbye that night, Margaret felt hopeful and excited in a way she hadn’t in years. She was sure she had found the right person in Colin because he was ready to try love, flaws and all.
