I like online dating. Recently, I introduced a handful of friends, as well.

It’s unfair! It’s so much easier for women, than men! Women are bitches! Think of another sweeping generalization. It was made. They begged for advice. I offered perspective. They liked it (and consequently became much happier, datable dudes).

After a bit of prodding, I agreed to capture some of that here. I’m sure I’ll grow to regret some of it. To paraphrase Nassim Taleb, the most useful books on your shelf are the ones you haven’t read yet — In one of them is an idea that’ll turn your world upside down.

In short, as I continue to grow my opinions will change. Hopefully, when that happens it’ll lead to thoughtful updates!

Otherwise, who am I? On what authority do I speak? Here’s the profile, and a little history.

I was a grumpy teenager, and a slightly less grumpy college student. Despite great friends and teachers, I bailed on a Math Education degree. Which, eventually led to me searching for a journey to accompany the oncoming existential crisis. Hey! Why not visit my sister in San Francisco?

I stayed. Surprise! SF also sucked me into the Tech Vortex. Cool, right? As I got older, I matured (read: became much happier). I hopped into the dating pool. What I learned came mostly from experience and the odd article.

By ‘experience’ I mean a whole mess of dates. Really bad dates. (Sorry, first dates). I still have odd dates from time to time. But, for the most part I have fun! That’s how the whole advice thing began.

Feel free to disagree. This is just one Guy’s thoughts. Relationship napkin Math given at the request of friends.

So, on to the advice.