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Girlfriend


Emma

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Almost two months ago I received a message on a dating app: "You have a warm smile." I checked out her profile and we started messaging back and forth. In and of itself this was so amazing for me. I was on a half-dozen dating apps (the usual suspects) and mostly received messages that someone had looked at my profile. So what? They didn't hang out, follow up with me, did they? 

Also, of late, I've felt more satisfied with being single. Not resigned to it. Actually, pretty happy. But has so often happened in the past: when I'm not looking for love it flies in unexpectedly. And when I am looking for love it's probably best that I not find it because I'm carrying baggage.

So, this woman and I made plans to talk on the phone for the first time. In preparation for that I reviewed her profile again. I wanted things to ask her about. I then looked at mine. I noticed that all of the text blocks said "in review." I'd been on that site for a couple of months. Why "in review"? And did that mean that people couldn't read my text where I unequivocally inform that I am transgender? I wasn't sure and decided to go ahead with our call and see if I could find out.

That evening on the phone we had a great and fun conversation, with all sorts of topics. At one point she said, "So, when you were a girl..." Wow! Did this mean she saw (in my photos), voice, and tone me as a cis woman? I thought about asking her but didn't want to disrupt the flow of our conversation. We signed off after an hour and agreed to meet the following weekend for a coffee.

Later that same evening I knew that I needed to put my cards on the table. It wasn't fair to her or me if there was any confusion about who I really am. I sent a text message to her, advising her that although she may be unaware that I am transgender. I wasn't apologetic, just frank in a friendly way. She quickly responded: she didn't care one way or the other.

In the following weeks we've gotten together much more, for coffee, dinners at each other's homes, watching movies on TV. We're getting to know one another. So far so good! I think it's good that I wasn't in a needy place when we met. Although I still think of the future and hope for the best we never know what the future will bring. It's best to just stay in the moment and enjoy the ride...

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Dear Emma,

Amazingly, several friends of mine these past few months have found love on Internet dating websites, after years of frustration.

Perhaps the COVID-19 pandemic have helped women to be more sensible?

Am so happy for you!

Your friend,

Monica 

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So happy for you, Emma, and equally happy for your new interest!  I don't believe love can be looked for, either!  It just sort of stumbles upon you. Interesting movie in HULU .... "Elena Undone"

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Dear Emma and Jessica,

My dear mother, may God rest her soul, would always say that to me, that love finds you, not the other way around.

Was told by a Catholic priest that love is a choice.

What do you  🤔  think?

Your friend,

Monica

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Monica, with the best will in the world, I would not take love advice from someone who is both single and celibate (probably)

There is another saying, never trust a skinny chef! (or a clean mechanic)

I believe your mother was closer to the truth of it. While I am well out of the dating pool, I have never had a relationship when I have been seeking one, but perhaps one day one will find me when I stop hiding myself. 

I am very pleased for you Emma :) 

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