Maybe this is just a "beta" desire, or maybe it's something that just nobody wants to talk about. But the other day, I had drinks with a girl I used to "orbit" I guess, and... it wound up being a really nice time. It didn't really lead anywhere, and it's not going to. But something I never see people talk about here is that, sometimes, that shit just feels nice, when you can connect with someone even in non-sexual capacity. Or I just started texting a different girl, and there's just that spark of excitement when I get her texts (even if I force myself to be patient; I may be insecure about a lot of things, but my text-game is strong).

Is that just totally blue pill nonsense I'm still holding onto? Or do some of you true RP's also desire that romantic connection? Is that just kind of a byproduct or "fringe benefit" of becoming higher SMV?