I have discovered that you can't tar everyone on CL off with the same brush.
It's all still new for me but, I have met a couple of nice guys.
It's shocking. I know.
Guys who actually share details about their lives and jobs and guys who plan to meet and show up and guys who are okay meeting me undressed.
Out in the real world.
I disagree with the philosophy that
"If you are not prepared to go out dressed yet...you are not honestly prepared for actual dating."
There are all sorts of relationships in the world and I don't believe in absolutes.
Let's not cobble ourselves into limited little boxes which don't allow each of us to express ourselves fully.
After all, isn't that the world we want to get away from?
I'm already prepared to deal with a ton of fakes, flakes and B.S.
It's called the Internet and I've encountered it dozens of times before.
Grindr, anyone?
Gay bar, anyone?
Match.com, anyone?
Unfortunately, I discovered, years ago, that people will behave in ways online that they would never, in a million years, think of behaving in public, face to face.
It's so peculiar to me but, there it is.
At this point, I'm completely uninterested in gay men, so, a creepy closet queen craigslist encounter is not for me.
I want a str8 or bi guy I guess.
But, who cares about labels, really?
But, I have to say, I am really very thankful to you all for taking the time to share your advice and experiences here.
I am SO appreciative.
Sincerely.
You are all helping me in so many ways.
Helping me to know how to proceed more cautiously.
Helping me to not second guess myself.
Helping me to know when and where to trusty own judgement and instincts.
Helping me to know myself better and how to best carve out my own space in the world.
I'm so glad I have found you all.
XOJOSIE
