Man, I still have crank-up windows and manual locks, so basically EVERYTHING feels luxurious to me at this point.

My mother always used to say that if you met a guy who was still unmarried at 35 and had never been in a series long-term relationship, there was a good reason they were unmarried. When I was younger I thought, “mom, you are so misandrist/agist”; now I think, “mom, you were so right.”

As I sit here with my boyfriend who I love, I have to agree with you. Men are a lot of thankless work. I like sex with them and a certain amount of companionship, but they are so draining and give so little back.

This is the truth. Between my wife and I, we have known a number of single women who were absolutely fantastic. Smart, accomplished, anywhere from “cute” to “stunning”, funny, kind...the whole bit. (As we’ve all moved into our late 30s/early 40s, many of them have eventually settled into long term relationships.)

Second letter writer:

TRUTH. This is why appetizer platters are so popular. A little bit of many things is always better than a lot of just a couple things.

He’s like a more deranged-looking Gary Johnson.

Me: “I wonder if this Al Rava guy looks like someone who’d unhinge his jaw and swallow a newborn whole if he knew he could get away with it.”
Googles it.
Me: “Oh. Welp.”

Wouldn’t it be simpler for everyone if Mr. St. George and Mr. Rava just sat together in a room praising each other’s genitalia?

I am sorry for your loss. Don’t be afraid to ask someone (a woman) for help with the profile/photos/messages, once you’re ready to take the leap. I’ve occasionally given my phone to friends while we’re watching a movie or whatever and let them update my profile, and swipe/send intro messages. It can make it a bit more…

Yeah, I think this is true. If someone doesn’t seem insane within a few minutes of conversation and they have a presentable profile, I’ll ask if they want to meet. You don’t know if someone has potential until you’ve met them in person. Just set up that first date for a public place, and go for it.

I think it’s also important to remember that the WHOLE point of online dating is to meet in person. I have several friends that get really discouraged and it’s because they want to message with people for weeks and weeks without actually meeting, and then the other people fade out. That’s not dating, that’s a pen pal.

Also, this line...

This is the worst job application I’ve ever received.

I don’t think you have to be perfect. Just show up when you are supposed to, and act interested without being creepy or talking about awkward stuff.

Asking questions implies at least vague interest in the other person.

“Vote”

“Democrats are now tied with Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates after a recount that put Democrat Shelly Simonds ahead of Republican David Yancey by A SINGLE VOTE. Say it with me: dang!!!!”

And let’s note his reply to himself:

Lightweight.