I can’t say that I am a supporter of Donald Trump, far from
it but that isn’t the point. I suppose I do appreciate that he speaks his mind and
acts on things he believes in, which is quite noble, especially compared to
many other politicians who simply talk about things and make promises but don’t
actually do anything. The drama surrounding his election and now his input into
international relations means he’s a man never far from the media and as a consequence
never far from my mind – not in a romantic way, I just like the news!
Recently I was updating my dating profile online. It has
been a while since I have done this so it was well overdue. Plus with my newly blonde hair I
do look quite different and so I updated a few of my other details making it
more current and hopefully more interesting. Not that many people read dating
profiles, especially the whole thing. They can go on a bit and be really
lengthy.
As I scanned the profile I found myself stuck on how to best answer some of the sections.
Pets?
Gross. I am not a fan. Most men however seem to love
them, especially dogs, which I detest. It won’t help my cause by saying I hate
animals, which isn’t entirely true but isn’t far from it either. (For the record I love
animals if they are on YouTube, doing silly stuff. In those situations I think they are awesome and can’t lick me from
my computer, unlike what seems to be the usual scenario in person.....imagine going up to a complete stranger and licking them! No.)
Children?
Surely this is too much information too soon? It isn’t
really a yes or no answer for me, although of course if you already have them
then it’s good to state that.
Then to top it all off the next field to entice a man to “wave”
at me was politics! No wonder so many people remain single from online dating - there are just too many barriers to even start a conversation!
Politics?
My answer for the last decade of life had been “middle of
the road” so that I didn’t offend anyone nor get into a debate. I deleted this
answer.
What would I say instead?
I still didn't want to offend anyone nor start a debate or be apathetic. Before I knew what was happening I typed, “Go
Trump!” I figured it may make someone laugh – even if that was only me! Besides,
most people won’t read it and if they take it seriously they aren’t for me
anyway…or so I told myself.
After a day or two I got a message from Ken* saying “I loved
your profile – Go Trump!” Was he serious? I hope not!
I couldn’t help but notice that Ken was traditionally very handsome,
he was also tall and hard Italian heritage so that gorgeous choclately hair and
dark alluring eyes! Amid his evident gorgeousness, it was unclear whether his
character aligned with his good looks or had I attracted an advocate to make
America great again?
YIKES!
After a few messages pinged between us I realised he was
actually on my wave length. Thank God! Ken seemed like he was fun, confident,
outgoing and pretty assertive. Indeed, no less than three times did he directly
ask me to meet him! Without trying to be too enthusiastic, I casually informed
him that I would consider the date and location he suggests…
Go Trump!
While I was nervous to update my dating profile with
something ridiculous it seems it was perfect in starting a conversation with
someone on my wave length. I am so pleased that Ken saw the humour in my
profile and that he wasn’t actually an avid Trump supporter, which he could have
been! That was the risk I took and it paid off, so far!
The moral of this story is to have fun and be playful while
dating, even while online dating because who knows which gorgeous hunk could
walk into your life.
Let’s make dating great again!
*name changed to something that rhymes with Ken.
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