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I didn't realize how interesting my dating life was until my friends started telling me I needed to write a book about it. I kind of just assumed every 25-30 something single female was experiencing the same thing...that everyone on "the apps" swiping left and right (well mostly left) had similar stories. But, every time we catch up over omelettes and mimosas I learn that maybe I'm the only one going on all the dates.
"The apps" have become as common as Facebook and Instagram to me. I even have a few consistent matches, they become as regular as your one friend that you can count on to always like your latest selfie or #foodgram. We always swipe right to each other. Some of my regulars I've actually met in person, grabbed drinks with a few times, and put in the friend zone. Others we just match repeatedly. Either because they've restarted the app multiple times, or because I have after I delete it when I decide I'm sick of the dating life.
I have my moments where I'm determined to find someone amazing because it works for so many people. I'll swipe away until someone catches my eye. Not because they're super good looking (well maybe sometimes yes...lets be honest, the app creates shallow tendencies), but because they have something in their mini bio that makes me go "ok...interesting." Or because based on the things they do in their photos they look like someone I might have things in common with.
CONGRATULATIONS ITS A MATCH! As if I'm having a baby or something? Calm down Tinder. I've been single for a year and have tons of matches. It's not that exciting anymore.
I tend to be a magnet for two types.
A.) Foreign (Bilingual and somewhat new to The States)
B.) Out of Towners
I used to get super annoyed with foreign matches. These days I'm a little more open to it. I take it case by case. It can be a little exotic. Or annoying. I'm still deciding how I feel about it.
Out of towners piss me off...you guys piss me off.
Do I look like someone wanting a long distance relationship? Why even open the app if you're just here for a wedding? Some say "Ohh well you just never know." I don't know about that.
Occasionally someone snags my attention and I switch all of my focus to them. All the messages with other guys come to a halt. (Sorry guys) Numbers are exchanged, either once they ask...or once I get impatient because I hate waiting and just give it to them. Texting will happen for a bit - sometimes only hours, sometimes a couple of days (anything more than that I fizzle, because again no patience) - and we plan a first date. Yay!!! In the meantime I've already creeped them on all social media platforms (frightening how easy it is to do), and begin to think...
"Ok cool...what's the catch?"
"The apps" have become as common as Facebook and Instagram to me. I even have a few consistent matches, they become as regular as your one friend that you can count on to always like your latest selfie or #foodgram. We always swipe right to each other. Some of my regulars I've actually met in person, grabbed drinks with a few times, and put in the friend zone. Others we just match repeatedly. Either because they've restarted the app multiple times, or because I have after I delete it when I decide I'm sick of the dating life.
I have my moments where I'm determined to find someone amazing because it works for so many people. I'll swipe away until someone catches my eye. Not because they're super good looking (well maybe sometimes yes...lets be honest, the app creates shallow tendencies), but because they have something in their mini bio that makes me go "ok...interesting." Or because based on the things they do in their photos they look like someone I might have things in common with.
CONGRATULATIONS ITS A MATCH! As if I'm having a baby or something? Calm down Tinder. I've been single for a year and have tons of matches. It's not that exciting anymore.
I tend to be a magnet for two types.
A.) Foreign (Bilingual and somewhat new to The States)
B.) Out of Towners
I used to get super annoyed with foreign matches. These days I'm a little more open to it. I take it case by case. It can be a little exotic. Or annoying. I'm still deciding how I feel about it.
Out of towners piss me off...you guys piss me off.
Do I look like someone wanting a long distance relationship? Why even open the app if you're just here for a wedding? Some say "Ohh well you just never know." I don't know about that.
Occasionally someone snags my attention and I switch all of my focus to them. All the messages with other guys come to a halt. (Sorry guys) Numbers are exchanged, either once they ask...or once I get impatient because I hate waiting and just give it to them. Texting will happen for a bit - sometimes only hours, sometimes a couple of days (anything more than that I fizzle, because again no patience) - and we plan a first date. Yay!!! In the meantime I've already creeped them on all social media platforms (frightening how easy it is to do), and begin to think...
"Ok cool...what's the catch?"
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