Before:

I’ve had some pretty horrible dates in the past. In my pickme days I picked a guy I met online from the airport just for a horrible coffee date that I payed half of. He wasn’t even there for me, he was visiting his brother. He also looked nothing like his pictures which I suspect were heavily photoshopped. After dropping him off I texted him that I wasn’t interested. He proceeded to whine and complained that my waist wasn’t small enough anyway and I should have cleared the front seat for him before he got on. Prick...

After:

I met someone online who actually fit my criteria. I vetted. I listened for green and red flags. And we had a pleasant FaceTime where his home looked clean and and put together. He planned the day. He reserved a corner table at an Italian restaurant. He remembered that I love Italian AND corner tables. He opened the first door and then rushed to the second to open it as well. He got me flowers and perfume. He made sure I felt comfortable and asked if I was okay with the place and that he had a backup in case I didn’t. I liked so many things on the menu and he urged me to order everything I wanted to taste. My virgin mojito was so good and he ordered me another one without prompting. He excused himself and payed so the check didn’t even make it’s was to our table. I was wearing heels and he offered his arm for me to hold on to. He walked at my pace. When we got to my car he didn’t peer inside or give my car the once over (something I hate and consider rude).

This was an amazing date for me, the best I’ve had. I have to admit though that out of thousands of profiles he is the only one that passed the vetting to the point of scoring a date with me. I’m hopeful but still vetting.