Girl from Date #226

Loren is a barista plagued by perfectionism.He has been on 225 dates and still hasn't found "e;the one."e;He weighs everything carefully, makes lists, filters out anyone imperfect — because love must be flawless… right?But one night at a club, he meets a girl who fits none of his expectations: disheveled, tear-streaked, pain flickering in her eyes. She is nothing like the women he chose before.He doesn't recognize her importance at first. But life, a cold, and a couple of cups of coffee will set everything in its place.This story shows how perfectionism can stand in the way of happiness. Sometimes the ideal we're searching for hides behind a mask that looks far from ideal.