In my book, I mention that I am fully aware there are two sides to every story.  I have to admit if some of the guys I went out with were the ones telling the story instead of me, there is a really good chance I did not make a great impression. I’m sure each could complain.  

Crazy Curtis might have said he went out with this girl with no sense of adventure.  David the First could lament he went out with a girl who didn’t know how to have fun (or undress).  Todd the Fisherman could certainly make fun of my nap-taking prowess.  And Wayne would be correct in surmising – at least for our date – that I was a poor conversationalist who couldn’t come up with a single fresh idea.

I have had several of my guy friends share their dating horror stories, and they could write volumes as well. I noticed that their complaints are not all that different from those of their female counterparts. I have come to the conclusion from listening to their stories that they don’t appreciate photos with filters or photos that were taken a decade ago and touted as recent.

When it comes to photos, I’ve mastered the art of the selfie and admit to using good angles and good lighting, but I don’t use filters, and I keep them recent. If we meet in person – isn’t that the objective – they’re going to find out what I look like anyway!