I recently signed up for an online dating website. This is not the awkward part. I have no problem with this, as the bars clearly aren't working, and let's face it, I'm not Mr. Shy. And hell, why not? I'd love a date or two. Worst case scenario is that I'm still alone and single, which I already am. No biggie, right?
Well, the first serious inquiry I get, I respond to. And I get a response back today. She actually knows who I am. Why? Because, in this small island town, she recognizes me from doing magic at the restaurant, and her child LOVES me.
Great.
How in the flying FUCK do I live up to THAT? I'm trying to DATE women, not entertain their kids. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, and I have no problem entertaining them, or entertaining the kids of women I'm dating. But is this really the way I want things to start out? The potential pit of "Oh, show my kid something else" is huge, not to mention daunting and terrifying. Especially since these are women I am seeking to date. And, to be perfectly blunt, possibly to have sex with as well. I would MUCH prefer to meet these women first and have them find out about my magic job later, or recognize me later, as that way it's JESTER they're meeting, not Jester The Magician That Entertains Their Kids.
It is potentially worse than the Dreaded Friend Zone. It's the My Kids Love You Zone. Tread carefully. Here be monsters.
Right now, I truly understand why some celebrities have trouble getting dates. I get it. I really do.
Well, the first serious inquiry I get, I respond to. And I get a response back today. She actually knows who I am. Why? Because, in this small island town, she recognizes me from doing magic at the restaurant, and her child LOVES me.
Great.
How in the flying FUCK do I live up to THAT? I'm trying to DATE women, not entertain their kids. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, and I have no problem entertaining them, or entertaining the kids of women I'm dating. But is this really the way I want things to start out? The potential pit of "Oh, show my kid something else" is huge, not to mention daunting and terrifying. Especially since these are women I am seeking to date. And, to be perfectly blunt, possibly to have sex with as well. I would MUCH prefer to meet these women first and have them find out about my magic job later, or recognize me later, as that way it's JESTER they're meeting, not Jester The Magician That Entertains Their Kids.
It is potentially worse than the Dreaded Friend Zone. It's the My Kids Love You Zone. Tread carefully. Here be monsters.
Right now, I truly understand why some celebrities have trouble getting dates. I get it. I really do.
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