summer serendipity: the return of the meet-cute
It’s a Thursday evening.
A friend and I are sitting in a cute wine bar on Ossington.
We’re people-watching. There are several dates all around us. We scope out if there are cute boys around.
“I just made eye contact with that guy.” I laugh.
“He keeps looking over here!” My friend lets me know.
“What do normal people do in these situations?”
We laugh. We practice our winks because we decide it’s a clear sign of interest to get boys to talk to us. The winking turns out to be more of an awkward eye closing situation. It might attract attention but only in the worst way.
I've become fixated on the idea now. How do people meet naturally anymore?
I asked a therapist once for advice on the topic. Curious about what wisdom a professional would offer.
She said to focus on hobbies and try to meet people through those activities.
My hobbies include arts and crafts. The colour pink. Hyper pop music.
A great way to meet gay men.
It's about to be the peak of Single Sara Summer™.
Do meet-cutes still happen? I am on a journey to have at least one this summer.
It's going to be an effort. I have a hard time meeting new people. Is it due to my lack of friends? I don’t socialize with that many people outside work, lessening my chances.
I have met a few people through work. By that, I mean one person. Who I originally saw on the TTC, of all places.
And speaking of work, I spend most Fridays and Saturdays working. I’m not going out on prime nights, giving myself the chance to be around new people.
It makes sense that dating apps are dominating the way people meet. They’re convenient for overworked millennials. They also work. I have several friends that have met partners through apps.
I just have had the worse luck with them.
I am the self-proclaimed queen of getting ghosted. To be fair, it's likely because I am very dry and find it taxing to generate chemistry through texting.
Despite all this, I am determined to have at least one meet-cute this summer.
No apps. All vibes.
Updates to follow as I try to get myself out in the city. I'm halfway there by already being cute. Now all I need for the puzzle pieces to come together is to meet.