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Eating some cake at the kitchen table, I swipe through a new dating app that my friend convinced me would finally let me meet someone good. So far, the two people I’ve messaged this week haven’t responded. That was a waste of being nervous. I worked hard on those messages. At least I didn’t get called a creep again. The person said they liked playing 2 Truths and a Lie. They even put up their own 2 truths and a lie on their profile. Suddenly I’m a creep and a stalker for bringing it up and guessing which was the lie. If you didn’t want me knowing that, why did you put it up on your public profile? These people make no sense. And why do half of these people just want sex? Isn’t there an app just for them? At least they’re being honest. Unlike the one who messaged me. Kind of. Their profile said they want a long-term relationship but their message to me was about joining a threesome. This app isn’t any better than the others. I still only have maybe 20 matches. Why do I have so few? I live near the biggest city here. Cam gets like 100. Cam gets messages from everyone. “Look at me, I’m Cam. Men and women message me even though I’m only interested in one.” Stupid Cam. Is it my picture? My profile? I’ve already changed them 3 times. Nothing changes. I try to be funny. No. I try to be lame. No. I try to be me. Hell no. Cam says I need to lower my standards. I only have a couple. Not a heavy smoker, not a heavy drinker. How is that picky? Okay, maybe the height thing is a little much but I want someone of a certain height. Oh, who are you? You look interesting. Nice smile, nice profile. They almost seem perfect… and they’re in a straight relationship looking for friends. Obviously. Why does this keep happening to me?