There are thousands and thousands of 35 to 40-year-old men and women roaming this earth. Some are happily married, some are separated and/or in the process of getting divorced, some are not married yet but in fulfilling relationships, and then there are the single people. Out of the single folks, some are single and loving it, some are considering switching teams, and the rest are frantically searching for someone to settle down with. Even if that person isn’t the best choice. For that desperate percentage of people, I feel it is my civic duty to give advice on what you should stay away from.
Online Dating
The popularity of online dating has been increasing over the years. While it’s not for me, hundreds or even thousands have found love this way. Some people stay away from this in fear they will end up with a serial killer. It’s possible, but realistically you could be the next victim for the sweet person you met at the super market. I wouldn’t worry about that too much, but here’s what I’d look out before you profess your love. Your online lover-to-be sends you a picture of them self. A part of you thinks the picture looks familiar, but you dismiss it in the pursuit of love. You plan to meet the person and before you get there you finally realize the picture was of a C-rated actor/actress that most people wouldn’t recognize. You’re already so you go through with it. It’s in a public area so what’s the worst that could happen? Well, when you reach your destination you find Gollum or Medusa waiting you.
The married one
You are fully aware the person is married. Yes, I’m sure he/she told you that they’ll be leaving their spouse for you. I’m sure somewhere out there this has truly worked out, but haven’t you seen the movie The Family That Preys ? I’m sorry, but the odds are against you. Especially when there are obvious signs such as you can only meet at hotels and you can only call at a certain time. If you believe these lies that you’re being fed then I have room at the White House I’m renting out. Serious inquiries only. Send to uradumbass@gmail.com
Your friend’s ex
This one might just apply to me because I’m an over-thinker. I go way too deep into thought about all situations. That being said, I advise staying away from falling into a relationship with your close friend’s ex. If you put me in room with a girl I had sex with and her new boo this is what goes through my head.
I had sex with your girl. Hmm… I wonder if he knows. I should probably wipe this smirk of my face just in case he does. He may plot to stab me later. I wonder if this is uncomfortable for him. Ah well, I find it comical.
I don’t really want to be on the other end of that . That really does go through my head, but it’s more of joke than anything. All jokes aside, for most people it’s usually an uncomfortable situation to be around exes and your current lover. I can only imagine how awkward it is if the ex is your friend. On top of that after a few drinks people say weird things. How would you handle this conversation?
“Yo son, did she do that trick for you yet?” the friend asks.
“Uh, what trick?” you curiously reply.
“The one with handcuffs, ice cubes, and the cat.”
“…but she told me that was the first time she did it, how’d you know?”
“Naw man, after we were together for a year she did it every Sunday.”
Then you think to yourself. Damn… that was a Sunday.
– Vic Louis
My 28 Cents 
I dunno about the online one. I recently went to a WEDDING for a couple that met online, so while I have NO intention of EVER doing it… I can say “it works baby, it works!”
Yea I agree it works out for some.
I’m just saying there are some who fall into it based off a fake picture and conversation. Call me shallow, but I need visual confirmation before I proceed.
But Vic it’s online… just cuz one person may send you a false pic don’t mean everybody will. *shrug* I mean there are SOME honest people out there really “whoopin for whub”.
I believe you think I’m saying don’t do internet dating at all because of the chance of fake pictures. Nope, not saying be afraid cause you will get duped every time. Gotta take chances right? Go for it – really I’m saying look before you leap if looks are of importance to you. This is all on the “looks do matter” side of things. I’ve heard it happen (sadly more than once) where someone spent months and months talking to a person they met through an online dating service. Strictly kept it to emails and phone conversation and eventually got attached to the person. The guy looked pretty good in the picture he sent her. In both their minds, they were practically in a relationship. When it came time to finally meet up, he was on some “I have a confession” b.s. To her, like me, looks do hold weight so she was pretty disappointed. It didn’t stop her from trying again, but she did make it a point to actually see the person before she started catching feelings.
For those of you that looks are not at all important, by all means feel free to meet up with someone that sent you an old photoshopped picture of Denzel! It’s your world. 🙂
p.s – awww you still believe there are honest people left in the world. That’s cute. #just kidding
(did I do that right?)
#just kidding (did I do that right?)
Nope. Not really (just kidding) #justkiddingaboutthejustkidding (lol)
How did I f!ck that italics up?
Wonder what happens on saturdays lol
You can get used to looks, I just want to know if you can make me laugh from the pit of my belly and make me contemplate from the nadir of my mind. That’s what I call a match. Besides, there are way more attractive women in this world than there are men. Women surely got the short end of the stick.