A successful date - Finally

Over the years, I have had my fair share of awful dates. From men coming out the gate with proposals and suggestions on the first encounter to the more terrifying near death experiences such as drowning, or being suggested to blow my brains out. Yes, it is in fact a miracle that I even contemplate dating at all these days. For the past few years, I have had profiles on every single dating app I can think of. Most exchanges are simplistic and do not even get a response (Saying Hi does not start a conversation, I'm going to need a full sentence, a question or something with a bit more meat on it) I do on occasion get a hilarious message, which at least gives me a chuckle so there is that. I rarely ever make it to a real date, because the person on the other end usually says something crazy, inappropriate or disturbing before it gets to that. On the rare occasion that there is a face to face meeting, my expectation is usually so low that I have practically already checked out on arrival. Tuesday night was different. For the first time in years, I was genuinely enjoying the company of my date. We had engaging conversations, had many things in common, an genuinely found each other attractive. I am feeling very accomplished simply by making it through a date from start to finish without any weirdness. For now, I'll savor that, and dare I say... I am hopeful that there will be another date in the near future.