Living in a “gay Mecca” would
have its benefits, right? Surely finding a date would be easy a pie… right?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. While
it maybe easier to identify potential prospects, and just as easy to access
the communities and resources, many of the hurdles one may experience in
navigating the dating scene still exist here. And, as tempting as it is
to share the myriad of “Flavor of Love- like” here is a list of dating “do’s and
dont's":
1. It’s okay to be
excited about meeting a new person! This is a natural feeling! Be
engaged. Show interest… Nevertheless, it is NOT okay to spam he or
she with text messages, FB chats, E-Mail, or tweets. I’m pretty sure this
counts as harassment and is a crime punishable in most counties.
2. If someone does
text you, have the common courtesy to respond. Even if it is a “Sorry,
I’m not interested.” It should not take 5 days to do so! Contrarily,
don’t spaz if it takes more than 5 or 10 mins for someone to respond to you and
your Scandal gifs.
3. Before choosing
to engage someone romantically, it’s an excellent idea to have a
modicum of understanding as to who you are, what you want, and where you want
to go. And, within that, be honest and upfront! There’s nothing more
infuriating than getting to date 4 or 5 and learning that Tyrone is just
“looking for friends.” *insert vociferous side-eye here*
4. If you and your
partner decided to be sexually intimate, be responsible! While condoms are
hella cheap, Gonorrhea (while curable) is not… Even if you have
Obamacare.
5. Be open to new
things! Give your date a chance! Sure we all have our preferences,
but understand that your “knight in shining armor” may not be a 6’9, Dominican
Man, who was featured in “300.” You could, potentially, lose out on a
lifetime of happiness because you can’t cope with the fact that your date has
black hair and enjoys musicals.
6. It is NEVER a
good idea to show up to your first encounter drunk. Put down
the 4-Loco.
7. OH! And, since
we’re here- hygiene, hygiene, hygiene! No one wants to do
anything with anyone smelling like smegma and boiled eggs. Take the time to
take care of yourself! Brush your teeth, wash your body, and clip those damn
nails!
8. It may help if
you had something to talk about other than Beyoncé, death drops,
and bible study. You see what happened to Laganja Estranja…
9. Don’t let fear
hold you back! 90% of those "what-ifs" floating around in your head are
never going to happen. Take a deep breath and move forward!
10.
Have Fun! Dating is supposed to be a good
time. Loosen up and enjoy the experience. No one likes a Cersei
Lannister in public…
Think I agree about most of the rules of dating in the post...
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