Gay only free

Introduction

“Here goes nothing”, I think to myself as I once again find myself downloading the ever-daunting dating LGBTQIA+ apps that will either be a source of unmatched happiness or spiraling doom. Dating is undeniably terrifying. The whole concept of meeting strangers and existence vulnerable with them in the hopes that something comes out of that interaction, be that something a hook-up, a brief or long term connection or maybe just even a friendship, is overwhelmingly bizarre. But the potential of that “something” maybe happening is in and of itself a truly beautiful experience. 

I constantly joke around with close friends that I am ready for a relationship. I crave the emotional and physical intimacy that comes with one. My friends, being my most vicious advisors, always say the same thing, “Derek saying you want a association is worthless if you don’t put yourself out there. In order to find a relationship, you need to well, date.” And running the chance of inflating my friends&#; egos, they’re right. The only way to locate someone, is by