I want to begin this article by writing that I am not an expert in this (or many) fields. The purpose of this column is to help those who are dating with questions about what may have come up while on a date or to let them vent. I answer them as would a friend. I’m not a rebbetzin. I’m not a very learned person. I am someone who has gone through the wringer while dating and may be able to share some insights and use some examples of what I have experienced to help others in need of guidance, an opinion of a non-involved third party with their dating questions. It is important for me to write this now and for all of you to read.

Dear Goldy:

Years ago, I dated someone I really liked. He didn’t “feel it,” and stopped seeing me. We went our separate ways; he found his “bashert” and had a family. I kept dating and working on myself: I lost weight, got Lasik surgery, etc.

Dear Goldy:

You don’t know me, and I don’t know you, but I read your column and figured this was the perfect place to say what I have to say. And this is directed to all my “friends and acquaintances” and those who “mean well” when talking to my parents.

Dear Goldy:

 I have gone out with someone a few times. This may be too soon to ask or to discuss, but at some point, it should be. And maybe someone else has a similar situation, so this could help others. Who knows if I’ll still be dating him by the time the email is published (please publish it).