Widowed for three years and convinced to finally “move on”. A euphemism for dating. But not just dating, but to participate in online dating … very scary to put oneself “out there”.
I didn’t add a photo and was very surprised no one wrote in response to my oh- so-clever introduction. A male friend wisely said I’d never get a response without a photo. Being technologically challenged and finally figuring out how to put a photo online with my profile, I very self-consciously exhibited myself for the dating public. And sure enough, the responses starting arriving.
But first I made myself some rules after reading about some of the pitfalls and dangers of online dating.
This was a new game, and it needed new rules.
My rules.
No phone sex. Including no discussion of any body part with the possible exception of eyes, forehead and feet. And only when agreed upon by both parties.
Friends with benefits is an unacceptable format for a relationship. This may be covered in Appendix F … should there be an Appendix F.
Neither party is responsible for the thoughts or actions of the other party. This applies to the ability of either party to sleep well, or sleep at all. Also, to the ability of either party to perform daily tasks.
No sex on a first date. Note: Under specific conditions, as described ad nauseam in Appendix A, Rule 4 (should it exist) may become Rule 1.
Reference: SMFDMOES404-2732A (SMFDOF = Sexual Manual for dating men of every stripe.
In my next newsletter I will write what I’ve learned about How to Translate Male Profiles. A must if you ever contemplated dating online, or just enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations of those who have or are dating online. See you Wednesday.