So, does this dating app work for hookups?

So, does this dating app work for hookups?

So after she found me on Facebook and Instagram, and was convinced I was a decent fellow and not a http://datingranking.net/es/web-es/ psycho (very important, guys!) we went on a “linner” date to Olive Garden.

Erica told me she’s just not the casual affair type of girl. At first, I thought that meant the date was over – take my breadsticks and piss off.

And I was surprised to learn that I was still interested in her, and getting to know her, even though I wasn’t planning on starting a real relationship.

But feelings change. I found myself actually questioning if I wanted this to go somewhere. Like I said, keep things open-minded.

I still talk to Erica and we take things slow going on a few dates a year, because we do have very busy lives.

Bumble Match #2 – Joan

Joan didn’t say much at first but used some funny emojis. I wanted to swipe left when I first saw her profile…but on a whim I swiped right instead.

As soon as I sent her a few messages she jarred me with a request: “My friends and I are going to The Right Place” (a local bar).

Now my first reaction was, Nah, I don’t want to meet all your friends. But I also kind of knew this was a test and a moment of truth. If I really wanted a no-strings-attached date, I had to play the part. I had to be fun, gregarious, and basically a clown for the night.

And yeah… Joan and her catty friends were really Kardashian material. Joan was pretty and down to earth. She was actually kind of shy compared to her louder friends. The girls spent the night drinking and I bought a few rounds for everybody – and just pretended to be Jimmy Fallon, you know, crazy, awkward, whatever.

The girls laughed at me, mocked me, insulted me…but ultimately gave me the seal of approval. …

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