Watch Your Step
My mother met her husband via online dating. So three months ago, when I explained to her that I’d be writing a potentially scathing exposé for IKDH on the merits of finding love online, she gently reminded me that though God is loving he is also unpredictable. Who was I to say he wouldn’t turn my research into something more meaningful? I listened, begrudgingly, and filed her advice under “Things Moms Have to Say To Make You Feel Better.”
Then I met him…a mystery man who will affectionately be referred to from here on out as Love*. And while I hate to admit this, (and let’s be honest—in a court of law I’d still deny ever saying this), my mother was right. One day I was sifting through eHarmony profiles like electronic Petri dishes in a lab, and the next minute I was holding hands and scribbling some dude’s name on Starbucks’ napkins. I didn’t even see it coming. It was like I tripped, fell, and got a boyfriend. C’est la vie.
You’ll be happy to know that before I descended into relational bliss, I did pick up a few handy tips, random thoughts, and copious amounts of useless information about the merits of dating online. I hope to share all with you soon. But bear with me if it takes some time…I’m probably busy making out or something**.
-CHANEL
*Before y’all go all nuts that I’m dropping the “L” word, think of it the way your grandmother spoke to you as a 5-year-old. For example: “Love, put down that fire extinguisher before you destroy Big Mama’s picture of Black Jesus.” Anyone? Anyone? No one? Just me? Okay…
**Funny ‘cause it’s true.
