Encouragement and Puny Sorrows
Perhaps it says something about me as a catch, but in response to last week’s post I did not receive even one suggestion for an introduction or a blind date. However, and probably more importantly, I did receive a lot of encouragement. It seems online dating (warts and all) is generally considered to be the easiest and most efficient way to meet someone.
A longtime personal friend has some advice for me before I actually post my profile. He has tips and experience to share — not so much on how his dates turned out, but which service to use, how to write a compelling bio, picture choices, and safety tips. Before I put myself out there I’m taking him up on his offer and we meet next week.
In the meantime I have been examining my reluctance to venture forth. I keep picturing the dating world as some sort of deep jungle, full of tangled vines, rats and vipers. So there’s a problem right there. In order for me to find what I’m looking for and not what I’m afraid of, a full on attitude adjustment is required. Right? I need to trust myself and this online process enough to know that I will recognize the rats and vipers and move on to find my Tarzan at the lagoon. Or something like that. You get the picture.
These last few posts definitely belong under the heading of puny sorrows. Given the challenges in British Columbia and other global concerns, my musings don’t amount to a hill of beans. As I was moaning about this, suggesting that perhaps I should just shut up, one of my readers generously pointed out that’s exactly why she reads these posts.
A bit of encouragement goes a long way doesn’t it?
Stay safe everyone.
I can understand all the encouragement you are getting….we all want to live vicariously through you, Anne. I too, was hoping to relieve the tedium of depressing daily news by hearing a humourous account of your online dating adventures!! So, here’s more encouragement for you because none of us are about to dive into that jungle!
Ah, grand purpose in life, at last I’ve found you! …Kidding aside, thank you for the support.
I believe it’s a “can’t see the forest for the trees!” kinda thing
It’s scary, uncertain and not for the faint of heart!! Oh…and we’re in a PANDEMIC.
Anne I’ve said this before to you. YOU ARE BRAVE and INSPIRING!
AND I WISH YOU WELL.
Thank you very much Paula. If I were really brave I’d be out there already… Seriously, I appreciate the support.
I read your posts every week but somehow missed last week’s where it sounds like you were looking for “leads.” Please know that you would be a GREAT catch and I will give it some thought! I sure can understand your hesitation with the online world, but you’ll do it with good sense and smarts. I bet it will work out!
Thank you Janet, that’s lovely. Actually, I do think I’d be a great catch. Just not 100% sure I want to be caught, but I won’t know until I at least check it out.