People heartbroken for 73-year-old grandpa stood up by date
Internet users – particularly those on Twitter, being mostly millennials – are very defensive when it comes to sweet elderly people. So, it’s no surprise that tens of thousands have rallied behind one broken-hearted grandpa after he was stood up for a date.
“My grandpa got all dressed up for his date, drove 45 minutes away, bought her chocolate and flowers and he got stood up,” 73-year-old Jim Moroney’s granddaughter, Gabby, captioned the photo above.
The grandad was getting back in the game after a neighbour created an online dating profile for him, and he decided to take a leap of faith and meet up with a woman. Sadly, she never showed up, and Jim arrived back at his granddaughter’s house with roses and chocolates still in hand. “I was sad for him but I made sure to comfort him and tell him it was okay and I love him,” Gabby told BuzzFeed.
“It was something that happens, and not just to me, but other people,” Jim said. “It’s alright, I will kick myself in the ass and get going again.
“You know what, this is the way the dating scene is. I hope that I find someone truthful, loving, and that has compassion. I’m looking for that special woman.”
We hope you find the woman of your dreams, Jim. Hopefully she deserves you!