It was , and I was recently divorced. My life, and the dating world, had changed drastically from when I first met my ex-husband in the supermarket in Now everyone was looking for love online, and I had no idea where to start. I had been around the block of love and loss, and I had just retired after more than 30 years in marketing. I was living alone in my Boston apartment and taking full advantage of everything going on in the city.
I went to the theater and museums and attended lectures. I was independent and thriving in so many ways, and yet, faced with the prospect of coffee with a stranger, I felt like a schoolgirl all over again. I understood that finding dates now mostly happened online and that I needed to learn the art of swiping.
I was terrified and curious. What if no one wanted to go out with me? Who would be out there looking for a year-old woman? This seemed ideal, so I picked up my phone and downloaded the app.
I was immediately asked to create a profile. I had no idea what to say about myself, so I asked my friend Deb to write it. I love everything that Boston has to offer. You might find me sailing on the Charles just learning , playing golf always learning , or enjoying walks along the harbor. Could we share some discoveries or laughs? Hope so. Deb threw in golf, even though I could take it or leave it.
Man with no shirt on a boat holding up large fish. No thanks! Swipe l eft. Man with no shirt on the beach, arm around babe in bikini. Man with no shirt on deck at a barbecue. Then I found the first man with potential. Zadie and I agreed to meet for dinner. I tried a million outfits while getting ready, and after finally choosing dark skinny jeans and ankle boots with a tank top and pleather jacket and putting on a little eye makeup, I was ready for my modern dating debut.
