I met a gal back in 2011 who was fresh out of a divorce and blowing up OKCupid like it was her job. She was/is an actress and she looked at these online dates like they were auditions. You go on as many as you can, do your best in the room and then when it's over, let it go. If you get a callback, great. If not, that's okay, too. You're just not right for the role.
When I was a professional actor, I was amazing at auditioning and keeping track of everyone I auditioned for and following up. I had no fear or shame in networking and pursuing an artistic director with whom I wanted to have a relationship. So what's the difference in dating? I'm not suggesting I keep the same detailed records of the jokers on these dating sites, but maybe I could put myself out there with the same passion and joy that I used to with my career.
Challenge: jump back into online dating (because that's how people in NYC meet each other) and message five guys a week. That's doable right?
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