I said I wasn't sure if I even wanted to find a new arrangement, but the SA dating site was having a sale, so I ventured out. I have been talking with five women. If only regular dating sites were as lucrative. I'd have fewer potential opportunities in a year on Bubble or Tinder. Does that say about dating on those sites, or does that just say something about me?
Of the five women, the first was young. Instinctively, she was more like Firefly, probably fueling an addiction. I tried arranging a coffee date with her a few times, but things didn't work out, so I gave up on her. Something tells me she will try reaching out again when desperate, but I am not interested.
We already talked about Summer. She was giving me the covert narcissist vibes. She canceled our coffee date and wanted to reschedule, but she has too many negatives. "Well, I'm sorry that I got Covid, and something else came up that I cannot control." If they cannot meet for coffee, how reliable would she be on a regular basis?
Kat is also younger, but she was responsive and made it out for a drink Friday night. Kat has shoulder-length red hair and a pretty face; she is more appealing in person than in her pictures. She is tall. When we were walking out, I noticed she stood almost at my height in her Doc Martin boots which I complimented.
Kat and I met at Fishbones in St. Claire Shores. She lives in the city, so I figured it would be a suitable central location. We met after work. The restaurant was not busy. I arrived first. I told her not to rush because construction was causing me delays in arriving.
Kat wore a red blazer or a black cami over a pair of black pants. The conversation came easily. Kat works in the Detroit public school system. Not an easy job. We came to an agreement, and she wants to continue to see. Like I've said before, I have yet to meet a girl on that site for drinks that wasn't interested in continuing, though I have decided against a few.
Kat is familiar with my area. She used to live here. Her only stipulation was a desire not to hang out in the establishments in my area. All her family still lives here. I understand her concern and have no problem with that. We have plans to get together again on Wednesday.
The fourth women is Tiff. She was responsive too. She and I had plans to meet at Beyond Juice Saturday morning at 10:00. Tiff is local to my area. I thought that would be a bonus. She indicated she was thirty-three, but she also selected the Prefer Not To say option under kids. The only reason I can think of to answer prefer not to say is that you have at least one child. Women with kids cannot be as spontaneous.
Tiff and I sent texts to each other. I wasn't finding any common like during our conversation, but I was willing to see how we connected in person. I texted her a few times between 9:30 and 10:00 and received no response. Ultimately, I decided not to show up at Beyond Juice and went to breakfast with Twin A instead.
I received a text from Tiff at 3:00 in the afternoon. "Shit, I am so sorry. I totally slept all day."
Perhaps, had she said, I lost my phone or an emergency. I would reconsider, but sleeping in until 3:00 in the afternoon when she made plans she seemed eager for just doesn't fly with me. There was a time when I would have given a second chance, but I have become less tolerant of such behavior. At best, she was tired from working and taking care of her kid/kids all week. At worst, she got the chance and partied late Friday night. I don't find either excuse appealing.
The last woman is Raven. She is thirty and cute in her pictures. She reminds me of Ava; I feel she would be a good travel partner. The only problem with Raven is she lives in Oxford. That is an hour away from me. We may not be able to come to a suitable arrangement, and I am not looking to travel anytime soon with the surgery coming up. We talked about getting together for a drink on Thursday. I am thinking of keeping that date for now.