Save the Date: Chapter 8

Shaul Kass was a catch. Every girl who dated him would tell you so. But none wanted to marry him. While Shaul had impeccable middos and was a great learner, he lacked the ability to be emotionally intimate.

ORrather, he had lacked the ability. Over six months of hard work, Shaul had drilled down into his inner world, learning to identify his own feelings and to respond appropriately to the emotions of others. He was ready to date.

The shadchanim — who had been baffled and frustrated when one of the best boys on the market had been politely turning down their suggestions — were thrilled.

Hindy Danziger was the first girl Shaul met after his break. We prepped rigorously.

“Isn’t this excessive?” Shaul wondered aloud. “If she’s the right one, shouldn’t conversation flow naturally?”