Top 10 reasons you’re not going on that second date

The initial flirty e-mails have been exchanged, you’ve had a couple of interesting phone calls and you agree to meet

at a coffee shop (bar, bakery, museum, walk on the beach.) Let the fun begin – unless one of these ten debacles occurs.

 No crystal ball required- it’s easy to see your first date is a flop if one of these 10 things happens:

1. You meet, start talking and you don’t stop. They are bored to tears by your monologue. Check, please!
2.  You decide skip the light fantastic and agree to go dancing. A surprise – you’re thinking Top of the Mark- however, they take you to the KOFY Television Dance Party- your date is a vision of John Travolta in a wig  and a swirl of  fringe, sequins, lame, and Go-Go boots. Change the channel!
3. The waiter brings the bill and you say, “Would you mind? I forgot my wallet.” Au Revoir.
4. You walk in: 10 years older and 20 pounds heavier than your posted profile photo. No second date for you.
5. You it down at the table and say “Oh! I thought you were a lot (choose one offensive adjective) younger, thinner, prettier, in your online pictures.  So, how old are you?” Say good night, Gracie.
6. You nonchalantly divulge you don’t really live in San Francisco, you’re not actually employed, and not a doctor, lawyer, Indian chief and you really don’t hike, bike camp or play a sport – however you love reality TV (especially ‘The Bachelor’ and “Millionaire Matchmaker’ )finally, you confide you think Jerry Springer is a genius negotiator. Sorry! Wrong number.
7. You arrive with a tiny white dog on pink rhinestone leash, which demands your full attention. You keep the dog in your lap and hug and kiss your little “baby.” Oh! Look at the time – need my allergy shot –bye!
8. You flirt with the waitress, leave for a  ‘quick smoke’, send three text messages during the 20 minutes of your first and last coffee date; you talk with your mouth full, stir your coffee with your pen, sneeze off to the right – no coverage- and ask “Hon, can you pay this time?” Hasta la vista, baby.
9. An avid reader, you claim that 50 Shades of Gray is your favorite trilogy, your unemployment is running out and you need a couch to surf on for a while. Buh-bye.
10. They take you to an elegant downtown restaurant, your order an expensive appetizer, entrée, dessert, wine and then you say, “I dunno, I’m not feeling the chemistry. Wanna try this again?” See ya!“nevermore”

Dear Page Larkin:

I’ll be the first to admit: math is not my strong suit. 


I don’t write down every check in a ledger and I around off all my numbers- it’s easier.

However, I can conjugate any verb in three languages. My participles never dangle, and I will never use a double negative. I studied linguistics and Romance Languages and have a few degrees. None in math.

It was my best friend, Becky, who said those three words that started the beginning of the end of my romance with Marc.

I met Marc on Match.com He was a filmmaker, inventor, skier, chef and jazz pianist. We were both 50-something and from the Midwest. He was polite, attentive and free to travel. He had a varied and colorful career and was a talented storyteller.

He attended two Ivy League schools and Cal  -plus he had a veritable alphabet soup of miscellaneous degrees after his name. He mentioned Patents and some copyrights- all this fell on deaf ears. I was swept up in a blizzard of early romance and didn’t read any of the fine print.

Our rapid romance: fun and also somewhat unsettling.

As much as I liked Marc, and I did, there was something awry. Remember the fable about the Princess and the Pea? I couldn’t put my finger on it. There was something – was it too good, or too much?

Then my best friend in the whole world, Becky, asked me a simple question -she asked me about Marc’s accomplishments.

Blithely, I recounted a number of his degrees and the schools he told me he attended.   She looked at me quizzically and said, “This guy is 50 and has done all that?”  I nodded ‘yes’, and she said those three-most- hated words:  “Do the math.”

Incredulous, I counted backwards and realize that a PhD., two masters degrees, an MBA and a BA and 25 year career as an engineer as well as inventor, chef in Aspen, competitive skier and jazz pianist might not quite add up.

I began to scribble on the paper napkin. Well, I mused, he was an over-achiever. And he was always busy and had friends all over the world. And I assumed he was telling the truth

Then Becky asked me if I had Googled Marc. Naïve me: it never dawned on me to Google him.

We had met on line and I thought I did due diligence in asking all the right questions. He was the consummate gentleman and the whole Google process had escaped me.   She said “Google the guy.”

Needless to say, I went right home and Googled Marc Goldman* Guess how many Marc Goldmans there are? And how many hits Google has for Marc Goldman? Evidentl, this is a very common name in the United States and the world.

My friend Diana, Ms Ph.D-  came over that night and helped me do an advanced Google search. She’s part Nancy Drew, adroit  in Research and Development,and a dedicated friend. Within minutes. She came up with my Marc, on the mark.

TMI?   In  date  land, there’s no such thing as too much information.

So I Googled the Guy – and I encourage you to do the same  -  I quickly punctuated that chapter in my life with a definitive adios, hasta la vista, so long, au revoir. Pass this Advice on, please.

~~~~* Not His Real Name

Great Advice! Boys and Girls – always Google…or Bing your dates. No, you cant be too careful.

Have fun out there!

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You only live twice

 Today, a half-million of us are hovering around 50, suddenly single again, and starting a new chapter – whether we are widowed, divorced, retired or just tired – with the kids finally launched…Now is the time: Your Turn. Get ready to take time for you.

Just Do It?

After decades of caring for spouses, bosses, kids, clients, aging parents, volunteering and balancing – all of the above – now it’s your time.  Don’t waste another day.

You want fries with that? Exactly what do you want?

 For some, finding yourself Suddenly Single can be like the heavens opening, choirs of angels singing Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, ‎a balloon drop, confetti falling and a cacophony of Veuve Cliquot champagne corks popping.

Others might have a more subdued reaction to finding themselves alone – again – fearing an Eleanor Rigby life.

 Kids, Try this at home: Take a pen and paper; take moment to think, then write-down “The Top 10 Things I Want Right Now.”

Your “I Want Now” List could include a nap, a lover, a dog or a ticket to Miami, Mexico, or Montréal.

 Maybe you want an iPad, a standing/weekly movie date, banishing the grey and going Blonde, a Bunco group, a clean garage or a new pair of Mephistos or Manolo Blahniks. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to go to ‘Sweat Your Prayers’ in Sausalito on a Sunday or Friday night parties at the DeYoung, or to take beginner Tango lessons in Berkeley, or any classes at the Learning Annex. Do it.

Have you wondered where the Andy Goldsworthy art-pieces are in San Francisco are? Find them. Take a tour. Discover Dynamo Donuts Evensong at Grace, Litquake, Bay to Breakers and volunteer someplace fun – like a film festival – not a church. Invite a friend to join you.

Read the San Francisco Chronicle Sunday Pink Section, the Pacific Sun and Johnny FunCheap’s list of events all over the Bay Area. Make a point to do something really fun every week. No holds barred.

Go outside- breathe- walk. Explore San Francisco and all it has to offer.

 If you can dream it – you can write it – put it out there.

 Helga D.  mentioned to her neighbors, just in passing, she wanted a new bike and , bingo – they gave her an older Specialized bike they didn’t use. Brigid told her Pilates buddies she was finally ready to date…slowly and – girls being girls- suggested a guy or two-for her trial dating foray. When Anne P.  was setting up her new newly divorced apartment – she had little or no furniture – Bob and Pam from her school were moving in together –had duplicates of everything and gave her a couch, table, and chairs. Kismet.   

Tell your friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances what you are looking for – put it our there – and see what happens.

Then tell me: page.larkin@gmail.com

 

The List: Seven Best Places to Break Up in San Francisco.

Breaking Up – just like the song – is hard to do. Really. I’ve done it so many times I have become an authority on the subject.

“Some people come into our lives and leave sweet footprints on our hearts and we are never quite the same…other people come in and tap dance or stomp all over our hearts and we need a transplant…”

The following are the  Top 7  Places to Break up in San Francisco.

1. The Palace of the Legion of Honor.  After 10 a.m. before 5 p.m.

If you’re going to sever contact it must be done in a public place.  And have parking.  And a view.

Under Rodin’s “The Thinker” is perfect – on so many levels- historical and reeking with symbolism.

2. Gino and Carlo’s in North Beach.

Best Saturday Afternoon break up Site 

You won’t be noticed crying in your beer here. Majority of denizens are male, over 60, with red rimmed eyes and pasted to barstool. Let’s just say – the natives don’t get restless at G n C’s…and you can deliver walking papers – and disappear. Head over to XOXO Truffles on Columbus Avenue.

3. Bill’s Hamburgers on Clement St.

Weekdays 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ~ perfect timing. Lively noisy, good atmosphere and servers have a sixth sense about leaving couples alone. Say your piece. Peace. And leave. Feel like walking? Ocean Beach is nearby… Harding Park and the Cliff House both within a short distance.

4. The Palace Hotel Market Street and Montgomery

It’s elegant and historic. Just like your relationship. The hotel housed presidents and starlets and has been the scene of mayhem and murder. It has withstood earthquakes and could withstand your trembler of a breakup. Do it in the Maxfield Parrish Pied Piper bar, teeming with the self-absorbed ~ and they will not notice you. You’ve got the security of masses of humanity, great art and a sumptuous men’s club atmosphere.

5. The Philosopher’s Club- West Portal- near the Tunnel.

This is a sports bar with herds of 20s and 30-year-olds and die hard drinkers. An ideal location for the hasta la vista, bon soir, ciao, speech. You can easily meet, greet, and breakup and walk out to catch the J., K., L., M. car and be home in less than an hour.

6.The Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral. On Nob Hill

The contemplative way. Meet at Grace Cathedral at 430PM on Thursday. Tell your soon to be EX you want to walk the labyrinth- inside. Revel in the peace and solitude of the labyrinth. Rehearse your breakup speech. When you finish, Slip into pew in the back of the beautiful cathedral.

Keep it short. Keep it sweet.  one-sided. Wish him or her goodbye.

And walk to the sanctuary and be seated. Lose yourself in Evensong from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. and breathe.

Be with your thoughts. You Be in the presence of angels- the Cathedral boys choir. Take the time to revel in the day and the future.  The bar across the street at the Huntington Hotel – is another sanctuary.

7 .The Cliff House

Downstairs at Lookout Point. Overlooking Ocean Beach. Perfect location – birds swooping over the water, waves roiling – ocean sounds as a backdrop.

There’s something very soothing and calming about watching waves. It helps with the pacing of your message and easy parking makes for a facile departure. Free Parking. Golden Gate Park minutes away.

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Life is just a bowl of cherries, don’t take it serious, its mysterious. Life is just a bowl of cherries, so live and laugh and laugh at love, love a laugh, laugh and love.

Bob Fosse

Are you tired, run-down, listless? Do you poop out at parties? Are you unpopular?

The answer to all your dating problems: Is try, try again. 

So you have already tried Match.com, Yahoo Personals, eHarmony, Plenty of fish, JDate, and Craigslist.

Who hasn’t?  Okay, so maybe you haven’t… it’s not a bad thing to try various and sundry dating sites.

Just like the song: You’ve got to Shop Around

If first you strike out – update, improve, re-think your online profile. How do you come across? Do the research – see what other 50 and Suddenly Singles are writing.  Give it a few months – learn the ropes. Note:  it is very important to be pro-active. Reach out and communicate with others. Send out  quick, short, friendly “intro emails”   every day. Yes, every day. It’s a numbers game.

If after all that – you still come up dry and it feels like a dead end: quit that site  (remove all photos, and every trace and cancel your membership.)

 Your next assignment is to a try new site.

Start Fresh. First, post new pictures, take some time to answer the questions – remember, don’t panic about  writing a tome, or a clever witty, attention getting best seller – being succinct is fine. Test the waters and be yourself.

 It’s a well-known fact that men are more apt to “shop” photos and read profiles later (maybe ) and women are 10 times more apt to read a man’s profile. 

Some studies say that women are  “more picky.” Perhaps, we are…nevertheless, you’ll never be in the game unless you sign up and get active. 

Come on in, the water is fine.

Who Me? Dating at 50?  Top Five Ways to Spring into Dating

It’s a well-known fact: Dating at 50 is a lot more fun than dating at 20.

Think about it: you are more interesting, smarter, and sexier and have way better life’s stories. And, you don’t have to ask your mom to borrow the car. Come on in, the water is delicious.

You’re not alone. There are 20+ million singles back in the dating game.  We may be single-so-far and looking, suddenly single via divorce, or really ready for a relationship.

Like you, many singles are bored and lonely – we may have played too much Solitaire and are ready to play a rousing game of Hearts.  And flowers … and romance.

Top Five Ways to Spring into Dating

1. Do talk to strangers. Everyday. It’s okay, and heartily recommended that you look members of the opposite sex in the eye, smile and say “Hi.” Do this o five strangers – every single day.” Have fun – spring is in the air.  Start now.
2.  Your mother was right: “Go outside and play.” It’s up to you – perform the ‘due diligence’ and find out where the action is (See: my columns: Top Ten Places to Meet Men and Women in Marin and San Francisco)   Get out of the house and join a walking, hiking, biking, rowing, kayaking, birding, debate, tennis, Ping-Pong, or spelunking club. Try Tango! Thoroughly examine Meetup.com for hundreds of organizations in your zip code.
3. Adopt and embrace the C’est la vie attitude. You know, life is short and why waste time? Throw off – (or gently remove)  that Shroud of Fear and relax into the singles playground. Tell your friends you are thinking about dating.4.
4. Be Brave.  So you are ready to start dating again? Want to get back in the saddle? Note: a virtual Greek chorus of friends and family may urge you, to get ‘Back on the horse.’  If you have images of a sweet pony-ride dancing in your head, be prepared. The 2013 foray may be a carnival ride – a-merry-go-round or  a Tilt-a-whirl – at first.
5. Research and sign up for an online dating site. Try a Free-7-Day Trial – which most big dating companies offer. You don’t need to write a thesis; answer the site’s questions simply,  succinctly with an authentic portrayal of you. Have fun. Yes, it may be exciting or make you very nervous – at first- enjoy the ride.

Some say,  “Better buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.”  But, a good ride.
Get in the game and enjoy the new adventures in the unique and novel Date World 2013. It will be as fun as you make it.

2013:  Recycle  bags,  bottles,  and  beaus.

Who are the Real Heroes of Recycling?

2013 Top Three Recyclers:

 1. Fire and Light in Arcata www.fireandlight.com/ tons of old glass and fashions it into glorious rainbow colored plates, bowls, goblets, and candlesticks.

2. Whole Foods takes those villainous old plastic bags and recycles them into colorful, durable, use- for- a- lifetime shopping bags. Check out the leaps and bounds Whole Foods is making to keep the planet green.

3. Karyn, the darling of the social set of Marin, throws an annual ‘Singles Romantic Recycle Earth Day Celebration’.

She rolls out the green carpet; she conserves water and serves wine; she encourages everyone into the pool: arrive by carpool. Party favors are tiny redwoods seedlings. The colorful invitation, printed on recycled paper is printed with vegetable dye reads: BYOB – bring your old Boyfriend or Babe.

The Green Party – Recycle your old sweethearts

Partygoers must come in couples. Women bring a man they like and they would like to introduce to other women. Perhaps they once dated and there was affection, but zero chemistry. Guys do the same. Bring a friend – make a friend.

The way it works is: friends introduce friends and there is an underlying current of matchmaking and conviviality going on. This is the 7th year Karyn has organized the Romantic Recycling party. You can do the same. Your friends will be green. Invite them to a party and romantically recycle your friends.

Celebrate Earth and mirth.

Across the Bridge: Marin County has always been Green

It used to be, you couldn’t swing a cat in Marin without hitting a geodesic dome, a commune, a community garden, a hot tub replete with Peacock feathers or a yogurt maker. Times, they are a changing.

Now, everybody’s a little more subtle: a) no more swinging those cats, please and, b) everyone more discreet – composting is quiet.

Need a new Earth Day mantra? Go organic, change out light bulbs to CFLs; buy recycled, reuse; no plastic bottles. Conserve water – drink wine and, be sure to recycle your friends.

You are invited to the San Francisco EARTH DAY  ”Get Very Green Party” April 20, http://earthdaysf.org/earth-day.html 10AM – 6PM  San Francisco Civic Center

Page Larkin welcomes your feedback, questions and queries at 50datesexaminer@gmail.com.

Hey, Page

I’m thinking about starting on Match.com. Do I really have to reveal my age? I was raised to believe ‘a lady does not reveal and a gentleman never inquires.’ A friend says I have to divulge my real height, weight, age, income, and education. Why would I reveal this information to a total stranger?

Like a Phoenix

Hey, Like a Phoenix

Good question! On some websites you can get by with a glib “we can talk about this later.” You’re absolutely right, there is no reason to divulge certain information. Your income or your religion –other topics- may be very personal. Your age and weight- will be very obvious when you meet your dates. Be sure to post current photographs of yourself.

Peace,

Page

Dear Page,

Help! I am brand-new at online dating and I am and lost.  Last week I signed up for Our Time dating.  So far I’ve been contacted by a man with a picture of him sitting on a mule, a man 20 years my senior and another guy claims his ‘best friend is Jesus.’ Another guy who is exactly 1 foot shorter than I am- that makes him 5 feet and I’m 6 feet tall. What am I doing wrong?

Nancy Newbie

Dear Nancy,

Whenever you sign up for new dating site, be sure to specify how far you are willing to travel to meet someone, list your interests, and specificy  age range and height, education level preferences– if that is important.

At first blush, a great looking guy who is 6’, who lives in New York City, might seem attractive, however chances for you, (in San Bruno)  meeting for an impetuous cup of coffee, going for a hike, or a picnic or anything else, are slim to none.

Take the time to be perfectly clear on how far you want to travel, the qualities you’re looking for in a date, and indicate if you have religious preferences (or have no interest in Bible-thumper-fundamentalists.) Good luck- let me know how your fare.

Hello, Page Larkin,

My brother (45) recently came out of the closet, ended his 20-year marriage and is having a dizzying new social life. His shell-shocked wife has decided she wants to go online and start dating. Which dating website would be good for her?

A friend Indeed

Hello, A friend Indeed,

First of all, joining an online dating site after a nasty divorce or separation is not a healthy transition. Indicating that your friend is shell-shocked is a clear indication that she needs therapy, time, and solace. Remember: rushing into dating after a trauma is not great idea. You would much better serve her if you listened to her and politely urged her to get professional help.

Peace and Patience,

Page

Hi Page

I just met Henry (retired, handsome, financially stable) who is perfect, except for one thing. He says his sciatica requires medical marijuana and he grows his own. He has a green house full of thriving plants. I quickly learned not to talk to him after 9 o’clock – as he is loopy. Do I ditch him or stick with him?

Mary Jane

Dear Mary Jane,

You pose a difficult question. Some would advise you to take a look at a 12-step program and take it from there. You might be quite disappointed-if push came to shove- your new beau chose to spend time with his green plants and not you.

Good luck,

Page

 Every day there are tons of new members in the  Not Married Now Club.

We walk out of the courtroom glazed, delighted, defeated, feeling numb or ecstatic and newly appointed: divorced.

Some of us throw a party – replete with champagne and pizza – or darts and beer. Others take to their beds, and watch a full season of ‘Breaking Bad’ on Netflix barely paying attention.

Some are already enmeshed in a new relationship and seek sex, refuge and understanding.

Whatever your state (grace, confusion, ire, relief) take the proper amount of processing time. When ready,  throw off the shroud around your heart. It may take awhile. Or Not.

Next, shred the mountains of documents and go outside.

 Go Outside- – to watch the sunset, to take a walk, to join humanity in your new identity as Single:  suddenly single not married now. Free at last.

Feeling odd and out of sorts or splendid?

Take your time to return to a social whirlwind or even  to a small gust of activity. Even though 50% of us have walked through the valley of divorce, Like snowflakes, no two are alike.

A friend once confided her neighbor was going to the exact same divorce scenario as I had endured. Really?

She pleaded for me to consult with her neighbor. I reluctantly agreed-we spoke on the phone-indeed, there were a striking number of similarities.

Girls, we aim to please  - it is what we do. (Oprah calls it as the disease to please) I agreed to meet Linda for coffee.

She had six months of divorce filings, co-parenting, and attorney meetings under her belt – evidently, I was considered “An Expert Witness” with years worth of E- ticket divorce-land experience.

Snowflakes

She came to the coffee shop with her boyfriend, Clive, whose picture I’ve recently seen on Match.com.

He stayed just a minute, said he was, “Going to pop out and go shopping.” Yes, he did shop around.

Linda and I fell into an easy conversation as similar as we were – we were worlds apart.

She’s been married for 9.75 years and her father-in-law was a multimillionaire.

She reported she had huge financial resources and that she might go back to school and become a pastry chef. She and Clive  had been together for three months and Linda was quite smitten.                (I checked later that day, he was still alive and looking on Match.com) Red flag, sweetheart!

The more we spoke, the quicker the similarities evaporated …our differences expanded like those skinny sponges -simply add water and, bingo. You don’t recognize the original flat concept.

Keep your divorce to yourself

Good friends may inquire about your divorce.  There is no reason to bore them with the details. So, hire a therapist. Level with your therapist.  Take a spinning class –  do all kind of catharsis, but don’t bore your friends and family. 

Welcome to The Club.  And know: when you walk in the  store, the library, post office, 50% of the people in line are also divorced…,  that group at Starbucks, and that class you are taking –  yep, truth be told:  50%.

Carpe  diem, darlin.

And learn the ropes of Internet Dating at the next

“Page Larkin- Get Your Dating Mojo Moving” Workship

page.larkin@gmail.com

After years of being married to Mr. or Mrs. Wrong and the ensuing divorce, many of us quickly sign up for Internet dating. Inspired by those romantic EHarmony ads on TV, we bite.

 15,000 People Complete Infamous Questionnaire Daily

It can take in excess of 90 minutes to complete the extremely long questionnaire: comprised of 426 seemingly inane questions covering “29″ dimensions. Who knew there was life after the Fifth Dimension?
Finally, you pay the  hefty $60 for a one-month membership. EHarmony claims the quality of the service and that new-fangled “sophisticated matching algorithm” and unique personality analysis, are so worth it. You be the judge.

 Good News- Bad News

After signing up,  you receive an analysis of your personality and a description of your “perfect mate.”Okay, most of us are seduced by flattery and EHarmony will send pages of prose extolling your virtues. You may be honest, loyal, and steadfast like a Boy Scout. Or eclectic, eccentric and exceptionally unusual. To say EHarmony paints with a broad brush only begins to describe the way they analyze your attributes. Bottom line? We all want to see a long list of perfect match -Prince or Princess Charmings.

From all the TV ads, couples evidently connect at breakneck speed. There seemed to be a lot of happily- ever- after- going on, right?

  Hurry Up and Wait …

Then, much to your chagrin, you learn what the term ‘glacially slow’ means.    A glacier moves one tiny fraction of a millimeter of an inch every several thousand days – just like EHarmony.    Okay, so the exact glacier mass measurements are fiction — but the fact that EHarmony is slow is pure fact.

It’s incredibly, mind numbingly, slow. Be prepared to wait, for a very long time.

Just like Christmas Morning?

Annie, an ‘EHarmony Escapee’ and one of the Yoga Babes said this about her so-called Perfect Matches:

“One man lived 95 miles away and was three inches shorter than I am in my stocking feet. Next, Lauren, a cattle rancher near Reno liked chess and NASCAR.  Me? Not so much. He was 14 years older than I am. Next, Frank of Santa Rosa (doesn’t anybody live in San Francisco?) was a pilot, a triathlete and made his own beer. Granted, I have a preconceived notion about triathlons and I won’t try an athlete who trains 20 hours a week. I want a guy who likes to walk on the beach, not swims to Alcatraz; I like taking a leisurely ride through Golden Gate Park; not at breakneck speed.

The final ‘exact match’, or so they claimed, was Roland from Fresno. He liked cigars, port, his Bible and his six greyhounds- dogs, not buses. My allergies kicked in, just reading his profile. We didn’t have a thing in common.
So, what I hoped would be like ‘Christmas morning’ was more like three lumps of coal. I quit after one month of disappointment.    I’m now on Match.com and happier with the results.”

Worth a Try?

One size does not fit all and, yes, there are tens of thousands of very happy members on EHarmony. The website   is a treasure trove of opportunities: you can order flowers, Fandango tickets, buy insurance, and, yes even prescription drugs; there are pages and pages of pretty mild dating advice. Seriously. It may be a perfect fit and first step for your lifestyle and expectations.

Don’t miss the ever-optimistic EH Project Wedding site.

Bottomline: You don’t know what you like until you’ve done some research. Try new avenues, new techniques and new dating sites. Most important? Be sure to have fun on the quest.

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” Vincent van Gogh

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