He misunderstood my question. I'm glad he did.
On Bumble today I encountered a man, 67, who calls himself "a vagabond by choice." He's been driving around "searching for a place that looks like home," he said. That raised alarm bells. He claims to be a retired engineer and IT specialist.
"Do you have a home to return to?" I asked. Yes, in Idaho.
"What are you looking for?" I asked. I was asking what he is looking for in a place.
In response, he sent me four audio files on his cellphone while driving. Hemming and hawing, he talked about being monogamous during his 33-year marriage. Then he said he wants an adventure partner and a non-monogamous relationship.
My reply:
Since you want to sleep around, I'm out. That's a good way to catch an STD.
The funny thing is I was asking what you are looking for in a place that looks or feels like home. You went off in another direction. I'm glad you did. The truth came out.
Haha!
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He deleted his Bumble profile.
LiterateHiker
Level 9
Dec 4, 2021
3
That or he blocked you...
This morning I sent him the first part of your priceless, funny reply:
"Lonely, traveling, "semi-homeless", non-committal, single male ... seeks occasional hook-up with cute "women" ... Must be willing to share. Please send pictures of cute female friends, and acquaintances."
It was tongue-in-cheek. Apparently it offended him. Good.
@LiterateHiker don't you just wish you could have been the proverbial "fly on the wall"...
You attractive people have completely different lives. When women ask me what I'm looking for, they mean what kind of service am I willing to pay for?
BitFlipper
Level 8
Dec 4, 2021
4
For attractive women, the odds are good, but the goods are odd.
"Lonely, traveling, "semi-homeless", non-committal, single male ... seeks occasional hook-up with cute "women" ... Must be willing to share. Please send pictures of cute female friends, and aquaintances.
Tales from the crypt. Are you sure the "hemming and hawing" wasn't just "heavy breathing"?...smh
phoenixone1
Level 8
Dec 4, 2021
5
You nailed it. Hilarious and apt.
If I responded in such a way to your question at first meeting, I'd like to make sure that you understood it was humour and not a shopping list for desires.
Pretending that we had just started a relationship and I thought that WE may wish to play with other people, then that would be a more delicate and intimate matter.
And, of course as I think you've alluded to, be careful what you wish for, as getting it may cause a nasty infection!
Sofabeast
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Dec 4, 2021
4
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