Looking for Love

A few months ago, my bishop called me into his office to ask me if I had “exhausted all my options” with dating. I quickly answered, “yes!” He then raised his eyebrows and said, “even online?”

Ironically, those who have never been required to use this online tool are great advocates of the program. Those of us who have actually logged on a time or two know better.

So here I am in my second week of having an online dating profile and the popular song “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places” keeps running through my mind. In fact, I’m convinced the songwriter for this popular tune was inspired to write these lyrics specifically for online hopefuls.

My inbox is now full of emails from interesting fellows. Here’s a sampling of what I’ve received to date:

“I believe we played with each other in the pre-existence. I remember pushing you on the swings.” ~ a 71-year-old from California (yes, 71)

“You haven’t responded to my email in two days so you’re obviously not taking this opportunity seriously.” ~ a 38-year-old from Utah

And my personal favorite:

“You’re gorgeous. Are you normal?” ~ a 40-year-old from California