My brothers in Christ, it has been almost 2 years since my divorce was finalized and I’ve been living my best life getting to know me again. Have not felt the need for a relationship, even the occasional ONS didn’t appeal. Well, over the past couple weeks I’ve been feeling a bit froggy. I’m sans child this weekend and I’m all dressed up with nowhere to go. Do I hit a bar or two and check out the talent? Do I doom scroll yet again and keep the status quo? If you were in my position, how would you proceed?

Update #1. Boys, I’ve just parked my car, and am venturing out to three city blocks to with half a dozen bars. No expectations, absolutely okay with striking out.. a lot. But mostly, ready to just have some actual connection tonight and feel semi human. I shall report back later.

Upon reflection:

While I was unable to meet, Mrs. Right Now, I’m not at all disappointed with the evening overall. The lack of expectation made for a loose and easy time with conversations, my joke timing was impeccable and in the end, met some very interesting, cool, and by all accounts, genuine people. For the first time in well over 2 years, I felt human again. I felt like I had a little bit of equity in the world and that I’m still pretty okay guy to hang out with. The women I did talk to I was really impressed by, and were a delight to talk to.