I have never been prouder of another human being.

As the evening drew to a close, Bob walked my mom home, still attempting to charm her with his, ahem, unique brand of awkwardness. As they said their goodbyes, I could sense the relief emanating from my mom. It was clear that there wouldn't be a second date.

: If they spend the evening on their phone or seem disinterested in your life, they aren't valuing your limited free time.

Re-entering the dating world as a mother brings unique hurdles that can quickly turn a hopeful evening into a "bad date" disaster.

The Rise of Taj is a sequel/spin-off to the original Van Wilder film, starring Kal Penn as Taj Mahal Badalandabad. The film follows Taj to England, where he attempts to navigate the rigid class system of a prestigious university. The “Mother’s Bad Date” sequence involves a supporting character, Simon, a nerdy and socially awkward student who lives in the "barn" dormitory with Taj. Simon suffers from low self-esteem, largely due to a lack of romantic experience. In an effort to help him gain confidence, Taj orchestrates a date for Simon.

Daria looked at the three men, all smiling at her like she was a prized garden bed they wanted to till. The fluorescent lights hummed overhead. The punch bowl was empty except for a single floating maraschino cherry.

🍷 Disastrous Dates & Diaper Bags: My Night with "Table for One"