I forgot how to date
(Long-ish nonsensical rant ahead. Enjoy)
25F. Bi. It's been a little over a year since I had broken off a serious 2-year relationship (which was... eventful to say the least).
I think I'm ready to dip my toes into the dating pool again, casually at first then seeing where it leads. But on one hand, my ex turned me off from any form of entanglement. On the other hand, I kind of forgot how to date.
I used to loooove first dates, now I'm lucky if I keep myself/the other person interested during a talking stage.
Mostly the whole thing is redundantly demeaning to everyone involved (imo) because it's as if we're advertising ourselves? Like we're monkeys in a zoo doing our little monkey tricks and dances and screaming: "please see me how my friends see me, you'll find out that I'm a sweet treat to be around and a damn catch"??!
Maybe I'm too old for this and should get Mom to arrange a marriage for me, or too tired, or both.