I had a girl I’ve been dating over for dinner and drinks last night to celebrate NYE. Things started getting physical so I suggested going to the bedroom. It was a hard no.

I was a little bit puzzled (we’ve had sex before). She then informs me she has her period, appears visibly upset and apologizes. I sort of start laughing; now she looks puzzled.

I tell her I’m chuckling at the apology; there is absolutely no reason to be sorry and I couldn’t be happier just giving her a kiss at midnight and waking up beside her tomorrow (she’s never spent the night). I offer her a heating pad, pillows and to run out to grab some midol; whatever she needs to be comfortable, she need only let me know.

The result was a lovely young lady, stunned by the thoughtfulness and filled with appreciation. Though I invited a ‘date’ over for dinner, we brought up exclusivity and I woke up beside my new ‘girlfriend’ the next morning.

What a great start to 2022.

Edit: holy crap! Thank you for all the Reddit love, upvotes and even awards. I’m glad to share this experience with such an amazing community. May you all find health, wealth, happiness and love in 2022.