Update as I've had a few ask. Kevin... the "perfect date"... pulled a houdini! Yup, nada. Gone. Such is life, it's kind of funny at the end of the day. Again I question, can online dating really be fruitful?
Has the face of dating truly changed? I have to wonder. One of the most popular posts I ever wrote was "Online Dating, can it be organic?". The world of online dating is a far cry from anything generations before us likely experienced. Unlike when we were in highschool or in our younger years, we typically started to like someone we already kind of knew... it grew into something more, and we would continue to explore that until it blossomed or faltered. These days, those of us who have ventured online would likely tell you - people date many, sometimes it goes somewhere, sometimes it never had a chance. At the end it's both amusing and annoying.
Yes, I'm an online dating skeptic... even though I have once again dabbled in the realm again. I seriously find it difficult to truly get to know someone in such an unnatural way. I mean, realistically, when you come together through a website, there is already some level of expectation - you sure didn't log on to make friends.... or maybe you did. But beyond that, how do you invest in getting to know someone when there are a million someone's knocking on your door. I suppose it is ideal for those with an appetite for serial dating, and the overwhelmingly growing population of emotionally unavailable people. I really start to question when someone says they've gone online to meet someone because they don't have the time in every day life to meet people otherwise.
I guess, I'm not really sure why I am online. I truly believe that serendipity exists. Whether your life is busy or not, there is always an opportunity to meet someone... whether it's in line at the Grocery Store, at an airport, anywhere really... unless you work from home full time and never go out, human interraction is almost inevitable :) thank goodness! LOL
As far as the people I've met online... there are a few nice one's no doubt. But I can also argue that anyone can write a great profile!
In a flash update, here's the latest from the online dating ventures:
I'm more convinced then ever that Aaron is a workaholic, and have concluded 100% that it is going no where. Kevin pulled a houdini, I guess I was the only one who enjoyed that date! LOL. I met another person last week, with whom I've only been texting - Reece - but again, I have zero expectations.
On a more entertaining note... I ran into someone in my Yoga Studio who concentrates on spiritual guidance. This person believes my upcoming trip to the West Coast may see a different opportunity come my way...
So where does that leave me? Utterly and completely fascinated, amused and literally still standing in the same place curious to see how life will unfold... will it be online or serendipity! I think I'm finally enjoying the mystery in life...
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