I grew up in the analog age. We didn’t have the internet, cell phones, dating apps, Facebook, Instagram, GPS navigation or Twitter. If there is a digital divide between generations, I am definitely an immigrant to the world of technology where my children are natives. I have slowly grown into the new world, only occasionally kicking and screaming.
In reaction to the unwelcome end of my marriage, I took an intrepid dive into the world of online dating three years ago. I can’t say it hasn’t gone well, but there have definitely been some landmines along with minor bumps in the road.
At the risk of sounding like an old lady, I find the phenomenon of dick pictures generally appalling. I am only 55 years old. My niece is 29 and told me that this phenomenon is de riguer among her generation. She told me she has seen hundreds of these, mostly unsolicited from men she connected with online.
I suppose I have been fortunate in that I have only received one unsolicited dick picture.
I went on a date for lunch with a guy I found on Tinder. I know, hook up site and all that. I tried to act like it was a serious dating site. The date was unremarkable. Very tall, good looking guy with not much to talk about. We were in similar situations as far as relationship status that being in a marital separation.
