You’ve all heard about my adventures in online dating. No?
You haven’t? Well read about some
of my experiences here. Lately, I have
been doing Tinder. Because…why not? It’s free.
Here are some of my observations.
*It’s easier to be bold and “like” someone you
normally wouldn't have the balls to talk to because it is anonymous unless you
both say yes to each other.
*There are a lot of mentions of the Oxford Comma. I have yet to determine if they are
referencing the serial comma or the song by Vampire Weekend.
*Seriously has every single guy had their picture
taken with a tiger?! Where are they
finding these tigers? Are the tigers
sedated? Where can I find a tiger? So many questions.
*It is so easy to waste copious amounts of time
on that stupid app. Yes. No.
Yes. Yes. HELL NO.
Right swipe. Right swipe. Left swipe.
Left swipe NOW. Gahhhh I hope he
never pops up of my Tinder again. Oh
hey, you’re pretty cute. Not
interested. Not interested. Not interested. Etc.
*Confession:
I sometimes swipe left (no) to guys that I think are WAY too attractive
for me. Where did all of these gorgeous
Greek Gods of men come from? And why are
you not shirtless on every billboard I see on my daily drive?
*I get bothered when guys don’t have any
description of themselves. Not one
word. Why? Why not say a little something about yourself
to make Tinder just a little less shallow and self-absorbed?
*Lots of guys are willing and wanting to lie
about where you met.
*About 4 out of every 5 guys have at least one of
the following pictures: skiing/snowboarding, snowmobiling, skydiving, hiking in
Zions/Moab, mountain biking, or road biking.
*I also get bothered when guys only have group
pictures. WHICH ONE ARE YOU? Just take a damn selfie.
*This also goes for people who only have car
pictures, outdoorsy pictures, cartoon-type pictures, e-cards, etc.
*There are a lot of guys who say that they will
never initiate/start a conversation with a girl. Why? I
have no problem messaging a guy first, but I almost always swipe left to these
guys because I shouldn't have to do all the work.
*Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of guys
are just looking for hookups. I had 2
guys ask me on the very same day to come over to their house and makeout with
them. Tinder gives guys some serious cojones! At least pretend to put some effort into
it. Most girls will gladly give some lip
action for a free dinner.
*I really appreciate when a guy puts their
height. It makes things so much easier
for me.
*I also appreciate if someone says they are or
are not LDS. Personal preference.
*There are a lot of quotes. Some from philosophers, some from movies,
some song lyrics. Most of them are the
same.
*Sometimes I judge someone based on their
name. Yep. I do. And this isn't a race/ethnicity thing. Most of the names are on white people. I just don't like the name.
*I never realized how many service men are in my
area!
*I always chuckle when I come across my Facebook
friends. Hey guys!
*KCCO. I have
never seen this more anywhere than I have on Tinder.
*Sometimes you and your BFF chat with the same guy. And then he Instagram stalks both of you and knows
the connection and STILL tries to continue hitting on both of you.
*There are some really great beards and mustaches
out there.
*I really have gone out with some nice
fellas. One was sweet and engaging and
{kinda} funny, but there was just nothing there. At all.
And I felt bad, but it is what it is.
*I do think that Tinder can work to facilitate REAL
relationships. I know a lot of people
who met their very significant others on Tinder.
It's fun. So what the hell? Let's keep it up. :)
