Rendezvous Then I M Through With You

Okay, confession time. I have a dating strategy. It might be controversial. It's definitely efficient. It's called "Rendezvous Then I'm Through With You."

Hear me out! Before you grab your pitchforks, let me explain. It's not as harsh as it sounds (probably). Think of it as... quality control.

The One-Date Wonder

I'm a busy person. Aren't we all? Who has time for months of awkward dinners? Or endless texting that goes nowhere?

My philosophy is: one date tells you everything you need to know. Everything. You can glean more in two hours than you can in two weeks of virtual interactions.

The Advantages, Obvs

Think of the time saved! No more pretending to be interested. No more agonizing over what to wear for date number five when you already know it's a no-go.

Less emotional investment. It's like ripping off a band-aid. Quick, clean, and relatively painless. Plus, think of all the new people you get to meet!

And let's be real, the dating pool is a *pool*. You gotta dip your toe in a few times. You need to test the temperature of the water before diving headfirst.

The Art of the Exit Strategy

So, how does one gracefully enact this "Rendezvous Then I'm Through With You" plan? The key is honesty (sort of).

After the date, a simple "It was lovely meeting you, but I don't think we're a match" does the trick. No need to over-explain. No ghosting (ghosting is rude!).

Keep it brief and polite. You're not trying to hurt anyone's feelings. You're just being efficient. Time is precious, people!

Potential Pitfalls (Acknowledge!)

Okay, there are some downsides. Some people might think you're cold. Some might think you're judging too quickly. Some might even think you're slightly insane.

And they might be right! But hey, at least you're an efficiently insane person.

Also, you might miss out on someone who takes a while to warm up. That's a risk I'm willing to take. My patience is limited, what can I say?

Not For Everyone (Obviously!)

I'm not saying everyone should adopt my dating strategy. Maybe you're a slow-burn kind of person. Maybe you believe in second (and third, and fourth) chances.

That's totally cool. You do you! But for me, "Rendezvous Then I'm Through With You" is the way to go.

Full disclosure: I'm still single. But I've met a lot of interesting people. And I've had a lot of first dates. So, you know, progress?

Disclaimer Time!

Please use this strategy responsibly. Don't be a jerk. Be respectful of other people's feelings. And maybe, just maybe, you'll find your person... or at least have some good stories to tell. Just remember to keep the rendezvous short! Like mine with writing this. 😉

This is all for fun! Don't take it too seriously. Dating is weird and wonderful and often frustrating. But hey, at least it's never boring.

And if you *do* try my strategy, let me know how it goes! I'm always looking for new recruits (or at least someone to commiserate with).