On Strike
In light of recent events, specifically in the dating realm, I have come to a decision. I'm going on strike.
I really can't go on any more dates until conditions improve. I can't encounter another guy who thinks it's appropriate to call me a bitch, a ho, fat, or anything else derogatory, via e-mail or to my face. I can't spend another date feeling massively uncomfortable because the guy has questionable social skills or can't keep his hands to himself. I just can't. I am exhausted. By my calculations, I have been out on at least nine first dates (and a handful of second, third, etc.) in the past nine months. It may not sound like much but...I need a nap. I mean, a break.
I'm also acknowledging, by way of this strike, that conditions in my head need to improve as well. I am discouraged, and to a certain extent disgusted, and that's not exactly an optimal state of mine for good dating. Actually it's not an optimal state of mind for anything, really.
So, that's it. No dates for a while. I haven't yet figured out what the duration of this strike will be, but I'm sure I will...also, suggestions for catchy picket sign slogans are welcome. Might as well do it up right.
I really can't go on any more dates until conditions improve. I can't encounter another guy who thinks it's appropriate to call me a bitch, a ho, fat, or anything else derogatory, via e-mail or to my face. I can't spend another date feeling massively uncomfortable because the guy has questionable social skills or can't keep his hands to himself. I just can't. I am exhausted. By my calculations, I have been out on at least nine first dates (and a handful of second, third, etc.) in the past nine months. It may not sound like much but...I need a nap. I mean, a break.
I'm also acknowledging, by way of this strike, that conditions in my head need to improve as well. I am discouraged, and to a certain extent disgusted, and that's not exactly an optimal state of mine for good dating. Actually it's not an optimal state of mind for anything, really.
So, that's it. No dates for a while. I haven't yet figured out what the duration of this strike will be, but I'm sure I will...also, suggestions for catchy picket sign slogans are welcome. Might as well do it up right.