I want to use this account to share some stories and chat with others. I think this particular story is fairly mild in comparison to some of the others here, but I will share more if there is interest. This happened early last fall.
First, a little background. I’m married, have 2 kids, and live in your stereotypical suburban neighborhood. We’ve been there for about 8 years and have gotten to know most of our neighbors pretty well. One of the great things about the neighborhood is that it has an amazing sense of community. A few times a year, we will block off the street of the cul-de-sac and have a block party with the 12 or so families there. It’s during one of those that this incident occurred.
There is one couple that lives down the street – Mark and Julie. They are both very nice looking, a couple years younger than me, and with younger kids. Julie has a sharp tongue and can be a bit much to deal with sometimes. Mark, on the other hand, is amazing. Physically, he’s probably 6’3”, in great shape, with a light brown beard and hair. But the thing about Mark is that he and I just have some sort of chemistry I can’t explain. When we’re around each other, it’s like our minds are on the same wavelength. We share a similar sense of humor. And over the years, I’ve found we sort of gravitate to each other during these neighborhood events.