Have a "date" with a guy I met on an app for dinner. He's a little older but cute. It supposed to be just a platonic meeting, but I need to start somewhere. :icon_bigg
Good for you I hope you too hit it off great!! Just be your self and you'll do great let us know how it goes
So Date was just OK. I was VERY nervous and awkward at the start but I was pretty much at ease by the end. We didn't have much in common other than our sexuality and the fact that we both have dogs. There wasn't really any "connection" or anything but I enjoyed it. I'd like to keep him as a friend but that's it at this point. I'm slowly coming out of my comfort zone and seeing the world isn't as horrible of a place I thought it was.
Even though it wasn't a love match, I'm pleased it was enjoyable for you. Hopefully it will have given you the confidence to meet other guys and possibly find what you are looking for.
Keep going out with others, as you have each date, it gets more comfortable, regardless if there is a connection or not. And my personal philosophy, it's all in the numbers. The more people you meet, the better the chance of finding that someone special
:eusa_clap Congratulations! OK sounds like a great starting place, and while we all wish everything would work out easier than it does, you have a potential new friend, and you've put the first date behind you - which should make all the rest easier.
You never know where that friendship may lead. I had a dud of a first date who later emailed me to say she'd like to introduce me to a friend who she thought I'd have more in common with and might really hit it off. I didn't take her up on it, as I'd already met someone with whom I do feel a 'connection', but who knows? The more people you meet, the more networked you become in your local gay community and the more likely you are to cross paths with someone that sets off that spark for you. There's no way to tell when that will happen, so just keep doing what you're doing and patting yourself on the back for getting out there. It's not easy and you're doing it! :eusa_clap
I am glad you had a good date ! You never know you two may get to be really close and be an item !! At least you got the first date out of the way I am so proud of you
Back when I wanted to date, I had an internet guy tell me up front he didn't think we were a suitable match but he would like to meet me because I seemed fun. I respected him for that far more than I would have had he been some horn dog just out to use and dump me. Turns out we had tons in common, despite no physical attraction. Both love the arts and he has a very sweet soul. We are still Facebook friends even though he is now in Oregon (I am in Alabama.) In fact I might take him to my company Christmas party when he is in town visiting his children. Friendships are golden. You never know where you might find them.
