Tuesday, February 16, 2016

GAY DATING DOs & DON'Ts

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…

1 comment:

  1. Think I agree about most of the rules of dating in the post...

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