… We continue the online dating shenanigans with my lovely girlfriend, Yawa.
Let’s remind our readers of your first blog post, here. I have been dying to do a part two with you, because you have the BEST stories, and of course because you’re wonderful.
Let’s jump right in, shall we?
Why do men send dick pics? Aren’t they afraid that we’re (women) going to post them to some database where other women can log in and review/rate? GOD THAT WOULD BE AMAZING.
Yawa: OMG that would be amazing!!! It’s fun to share them for a girlfriend giggle. I think that the male rationale is that women want well endowed (or at least average) men and don’t want to be stuck with a teeny weenie so they get that concern addressed right away. And, I have not gotten pics of small dicks ever.
Emily: HAHAHAHA true. But honestly there is nothing alluring about receiving a picture of a random, ashy, erect penis in the middle of the day. Or at night. Or in the morning. Really, EVER. You and I have discussed this and we decided that SOME women must like the pictures, right? I mean, riiiiight? Why else do men send them?
Anyhoo, I very much enjoy receiving second-hand pics, because they make me snort laugh, and then cry laugh, and then can’t-breathe laugh.
Dear Gentlemen…
Gentlemen – if you are meeting someone on an online dating site, and haven’t even yet met them in person, you are taking a big risk by sending them a picture of your genitals. We have to assume you don’t care if the entire world sees it. If not the entire world, at least a few random giggling friends? Doesn’t bother you? No, I didn’t think so.
What is some of the most bat shit crazy stuff you have seen since you started online dating again?
Yawa: This one dude who said he had a big dick and was willing to travel. Another guy asked if I would be mean to him. Several guys said they were madly in love with me and would relocate from California, Ohio and New Jersey. Seriously??? Oh and my favorite was probably the guy looking for a sugar baby. I think I look youngish but sugar baby level??? Ha ha ha.
Emily: MY GOD. Are these men drunk? I say this, but I know of a man who recently moved across the country to be with a woman he met online – and he packed up his entire life (and kid) for it. So I suppose it’s not impossible. I think of the great Meatloaf, and his song, “I’d do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” In fact – ALEXA PLAY MEATLOAF “I’D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE BUT I WON’T DO THAT.” Good jam.
One of the more fascinating things I have seen on Tik Tok is an unveiling of all of the creepy things that men will pay for, from women. Women who are laughing their ass off because their bills are paid for by men who get very little in return. And as long as the women are in control of those situations, I am in full support. It also makes me shudder because MEN.
Yawa: I see now that men are truly a different species!
Dating with teens in the house!
What do your boys think about all of this?
Yawa: The boys want me all to themselves so I bribe them with takeout, usually. Big kid thinks it would be nice to have a man around long term. Little man thinks so too but does not like the dating process. I am likely to disappoint them both because I don’t want to get married…
Emily: It feels like a long journey from online dating to marriage, but having a nice guy in your life seems like it would be a definite bonus regardless of a marriage license or not. It feels so much more complex now that we’re fully grown, previously married, kids, houses, etc.
Yawa: Infinitely more complex for sure. I am finding that I am very territorial about my house and the thought of someone moving in makes me want to run away.
Want to talk about anything else? Family? Pandemic? Your creative endeavors?
Yawa: The pandemic has been nuts as big kid got COVID, little kid became feral (no really!) and we all ate more than we should have. Big kid and I are using our treadmill much more this year as a consequence. Looking to refurb my crafting options – baby things make me happy so look out for more cute clothing. Excited for travel and girl time with you and the gang soon!!!
Emily: LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I think that the reason why some men send nudes is that they like it when women send them and don’t understand that most women don’t think the same way. Men are very visual and require little prompting to get “in the mood.” Women are more cerebral and usually prefer more engagement to get to the same place.