cancelled our first date

So, I met this guy at the beach in Montauk last weekend. Let's call him AYJ?, for 'are you jewish?'. The answer is no, but I did not give it up so easily. Anyway, we met and he instantly made it clear that he was interested. What a relief, I thought, someone who is not afraid to be out there, confident, aggressive....real. it was refreshing. Anyway, we talked in the surf, he taught me some frisbee skills and we chatted about what it means to be an honest person (yes, all in our first meeting).

Then he asked for my number. he called me soon after and asked me out. Could not have gone any smoother. We were supposed to go out tonight.

HOWEVER..

he calls me yesterday and starts the conversation with 'I told you I was separated, right?". I said that,no, he had not told me that but his friends had...Anyway, his wife had called him this past weekend and they were going to try to reconcile, so he had to cancel our date.

I realize this is not the most entertaining tidbit, but it might be evidence that the good ones are taken. I admire him for trying to make it work and being so honest with me. So, although I would have liked to date you AYJ? (even though I am not jewish), I do admire your approach and retreat! Good work.