So here we are at the end of the series. We’ve discussed the rules of online dating, reviews of certain apps, and good and bad stories all stemming from my own personal experiences. Some of you may ask what my end goal here was and I can confidently tell you that it was simply to share my life’s adventures. Whether you’re single and looking to mingle but need guidance, or you’re happy in your situa- … I mean relationship and simply wanted to see what the dating world is really like, hopefully my journey playing in [dating] traffic has given you the insight you were seeking.
Since writing the first few parts of Online Dating back in January, some things have changed. If this were a storybook or fairytale then I’d be telling you that I’ve found my person. I haven’t. I’ve either hit the ‘x’ on him for having a child or children (let’s be honest – more than one takes a special person), or I’ve left him sitting in my queue for a few weeks and he decided to forget about me. And that’s what’s changed… I’m not as consistent with it anymore as a month ago. Somewhere along the lines I got tired of it and people not abiding by my preferences while trying to force me into their own. Listening skills and reading comprehension are both needed for effective communication, but are challenged daily when the 5’2 single fathers who dislike dogs and Oreo ice cream come telling me I’m pretty and they want to get to know me after listening to the rant on my dating profile that specifically states they are NOT what I’m looking for. (Hopefully you read that last sentence without taking a deep breath. Let’s continue.)
I also started back physically walking myself into the grocery store. It’s only been one trip and I’m already over it, but the next time I might find my person trying to decide on which ice cream flavor he’s gonna try next. We might give our experiences of flavors we’ve shared and learn we both have good taste. Or in the meat section we could both be complaining about the quantity and quality of the chicken packs as we sort through looking for the one that’s cheaper by 10 cents. Don’t get me wrong, online dating is convenient and I’m still for it (especially since I think my grocery store trips are bound to be short lived), but that in person meeting hits different every single time.
Okay so bottom line: if you’re going to try online dating, just take heed to my warnings and suggestions. I made the dumb mistakes so you don’t have to – an oath I took when I decided to become a Street Coach (lol). If you’re going to keep going the old fashioned way, check and see if they have an older single brother for me.
Be safe playing in [dating] traffic!
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