Hat in Ring

I cannot believe I am admitting this, because there is still an ever-so slight taint to the whole business in my mind. But, what the hell.

Tonight, I signed up for an online dating service.

This is slightly mortifying. I have never had a problem finding dates, and I'm not having a particular problem now. Being single is fine!

But I don't know many people in Chicago, other than co-workers and students --- both of which are groups best left alone in terms of dating. It's hard to meet people. The deciding factor was lunch today with DH and his boyfriend, who met online; in addition to all the other friends, gay and straight, who have used such services and been very pleased with the results.

The thing is, it IS better than a bar. You can pre-screen the candidates and try to target something that won't just be another waste of time. I guess the best reason of all for trying this, testimonials aside, is that I kind of like the idea of at least TARGETING my efforts in dating, rather than just aiming wildly on some dance floor and hoping I hit someone decent. It's not like I have all the free time in the world, and I don't want waste it.

So, I'll keep you posted. Right now I'm waiting for my profile to clear the censors (lest I tried to post any objectionable, lewd, or otherwise scary content); and once it does, there are few guys I'd like to wink at.

Heaven help me.