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Film Enthusiast Seeks Single Life Until Armageddon

Outside of Zen Sushi, Reiko Bradley dishes on her three marriages, how to get pregnant and her ideal man.

I met Montrose local, Reiko Bradley, at . She was easy to talk to and clearly had a good head on her shoulders. But I was shocked to find out what was beneath that calming persona—she was an astute businesswoman, single and loving life. But let’s get this straight, clearly the fountain of youth is officially located in Montrose because this gal just celebrated her 51st birthday and yet doesn’t look a day over 35.

 

Name: Reiko Bradley 

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Age: 51

Occupation: CEO of an International film sales company

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Relationship Status: Single

Interested In: A 2012 romantic interlude pre-Armageddon

 

What is your background?

My father is American and my mother is Japanese.

Do you date much?

I have decided to take a two-year break from dating. I made a choice in December 2010 on the 21st that I was going to take a two-year hiatus from the dating world. I didn’t realize at the time that it coincided with the possible end of the world.

Do you mean in accordance to the Mayan calendar or the end of your single world?

Yeah. And I didn’t pick it that way. It just happened.

That’s crazy. And now I am a little bit worried. Have you ever been married?

Oh yeah. Three times.

Any worthwhile?

Yes! Actually my first husband was wonderful, the second was nice, too. My third husband was good, but he’s got a lot of problems. Poor guy.

What are the top three qualities you look for in a man?

Sexy, , intelligent, …

That’s interesting to me because women usually respond with inner qualities as opposed to outer.

No, no, no. Looks are very important to me. Are you kidding me? C’mon, please. I’m having a hot flash.

Really?

I get them all the time. Perimenopause.

Sounds fun. Can’t wait. Do you have a nightmare dating story?

Well, I can definitely tell you the most insulting one. I went on a date with this guy, a very powerful producer. He had been chasing me for years and I finally went on a date with him. This was 15 years ago. We went on a date and we were having dinner and he goes, “You know what? My ex-wife and I can’t wait to have another baby so that our son can have a sibling.”

He told you this on a first date?

As opposed the second? 

True.

And then he called after that and I was like, ‘no!’ Why would you tell a girl you’re on a date with that you are going to have a baby with your ex? That would require sex with the person.

Oh, is that how it happens? No wonder I’m not pregnant yet.

I was flabbergasted by that date.

I can imagine. Do you ever date online?

Once. And I will never do it again.

I guess it didn’t work well for you.

No. Never again. I think the best way to meet someone is to accidentally run into them.

I couldn’t agree more. 

And I want a guy to see me as I am and accept me. A real man who loves me will look past my current and temporary situation right now. 

What happened?

I am recovering from a stroke and brain surgery.

I just interviewed someone recently that also suffered a . His story was mind blowing. He said he woke with no vision and he was throwing up. He could barely dial a phone for help.

The brain surgery I underwent was worse than my stroke.

Well, you look great.

Thanks. I don’t function great. But I am doing physical therapy, occupational therapy, reflexology and exercise. It’s working slowly, but surely.

Any advice for singles out there?

For the women out there—be yourself, don’t be materialistic and when you are ready, you will attract the man. It will just happen. Don’t look so hard. 

Good point. After all, you found love three times!

  

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