Down the Rabbit Hole

A single woman at odds against the online dating world

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As a single woman, I can quite honestly say that I do not like online dating. Now, this may seem hypocritical for someone on an erotica site. It comes down to a matter of intent. I’m not on Lit to find someone. If that happens, then great! But that’s not my purpose for being here.

But you may ask why I dislike online dating as much as I do. And this came from a real life discussion I had with a close friend who is currently going through a struggle ‘holding onto a man’ from tinder. The truth is that I find online dating to be a difficult terrain to assess compatibility, but I also find it to be incredibly shallow. Let’s face it, we live in a swipe-right society, where we make decisions about sexual partners within a split second based on a staged photograph, a screen name, and possibly an age. All of which can be faked! And the main motivator could arguably be said to be sex. And because of this, sex is relatively easy to come by now. Especially if you promote yourself to be the ideal sexual partner. But for those of us who aren’t the Chris Hemsworth’s or Margot Robbie’s of our gender, this puts us at a disadvantage. But my point here is that sex for me is lacklustre without intimacy. And online dating, in my experiences, lacks this crucial component. We’re so focused on getting a good orgasm that we can neglect to see the whole person beyond what they portray in the online realm.

Now, one could argue that we do this anyway, say at a pub or at an event. And this would be true, as we see someone we like the look of and make a decision to approach all within a few seconds. The main difference here is that I am in a physical proximity with the person. And this allows me to apply my intuition to assess for a deeper connection. I can observe them; how they talk, what they become passionate about, how they interact with others, their mannerisms and gestures that often reveal so much more than words alone. And while it may be rehearsed (those good old fashioned pick up lines FTW), it is far less staged than the online personas that we create (just my personal opinion).

So where does this leave the single woman who is in search for intimacy when most romantic partnerships are instigated in an online dating world? I have no clue! I have faith that people meet for a reason, whether that is in the digital or physical world. So, this extends that I have faith that I’ll meet the person/s I’m meant to when I’m meant to. It means that I have a clear understanding of what I want, and I don’t compromise on that. This does not make me a bitch, or a cock tease, or anything else along those lines. It just means that my expectations go against the norms of online dating at this time. Let’s face it...I’m a romantic lost in a sex-driven world. And I’m okay with that. You’re never going to please everyone, so why not do what makes you happy? Especially in the online/digital dating world!

End Ramble. :rose:
 
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