When dating a salesman

I have had the honour of dating a salesman for nearly eleven months. He's the most vibrant person I have ever met. He is sweet, kind, thoughtful and generous. He's fit, healthy and energetic.

My father always warned me against salesman. Because there's always a shadow of doubt when interacting with them. Their training has taught them to build rapport; to gain information without giving anything away. They all have that tone of voice about them where you never really know where you stand. Though they say all the right things to reassure you (they've been trained to put people at ease when they feel pressured) you never really know whether they are being sincere or not. They'll never tell you how they truly feels because "this is about you".

Though I see shadows of these mannerisms, the spunky man I have the pleasure of being with is nothing short of amazing.

His positive nature  is infectious - he will find a way to make even the tightest timelines a success. Have to get to the gym by 1130 but need to clean the house and do the groceries beforehand and already committed to  breakfast date? No problem. It takes 6 minutes to get from breakfast to the supermarket, we can do the shopping in 23 minutes, be home in time to unpack, put on a load of washing, clean the bathroom and vacuum the floor, he assures me - you just need to go to breakfast in your training gear and run around the supermarket as a warm up. "We can do it!"

He'll always return my call.

He knows how to make me feel better. He actively listens to everything I say and remembers the smallest details.

He knows how to put on a show. Date nights are always something to look forward to. He researches everything to the nth degree to ensure success.

He is organised. He plans everything and nothing is ever left undone.

He's polite. He will open every door for me and treats me with respect

He's loyal. He's put a lot of work into sealing the deal - he's not going to let his customer go without a fight.

He has a 90/10 rule so he bulk of the work is always done, regardless of how busy we are.

If he's anything to go by, salesmen are the way to go! I am so very thankful for this wonderful human. He is, as the youth say, amazeballs and has brought so much happiness to my life. I am grateful for every minute that we spend together.