The Dating Files: My Year Of Dating
Posted on | January 4, 2013 | 20 Comments
Oh 2012. What a year you were. Among other things, this year was particularly date filled. It was the first time in quite awhile that I’ve been single for the entire calendar year. And I made it count, my friends. Inspired by this amazing Dater’s Index by my pal Emily McDowell, here’s my own mini-version for 2012, A Year of Dating.
First Dates: 32
Number of those that were online dates: 29
Number of those dates that ended with a first kiss/kisses: 15 (don’t judge me)
Number of guys who I would describe as “cute”: 11
Number of beards: 7
Number of Manhattanites: 15
Number of Brooklynites: 11
Number of guys that genuinely made me laugh: approximately 4
Number of foreigners: 3
Number of guys originally from the South: 3
Number of lawyers: 3
Number of stand up comedians: 3
Number of truck drivers: 1
Number of professions I didn’t totally understand: 7
Youngest: 27
Oldest: 41
Second Dates: 13
Third Dates: 6
Fourth Dates: 3
Most Common Name: Chris/Andy/Ben
Number of times I have randomly run into one of these dates after the fact: 3
Number of guys who wore a thumb ring: 1
Number of guys who wore a ladies trench coat: 1
Number of guys I shacked up with for three days and nights during Hurricane Sandy: 1
Number of guys I am still in some sort of contact with: 6
Number of first dates already on the horizon for 2013: 3-5
So there you have it. My Great Year of Dating was exhausting and frustrating at times but it was also a hell of a lot of fun. As crazy as it sounds, I recommend going on a shit load of dates. I learned so much about what I’m looking for and what I’m definitely not looking for. I’m confident now that when I find it, I’ll definitely know it. So here’s to having a much shorter list in 2013. Or to at least having some more fun.
Happy New Year!
xo
Amy
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January 4th, 2013 @ 5:31 pm
Just laughed out loud (at Panera) at “number of guys who wore a ladies trench coat.” Must hear that story. Here’s to quality in 2013!
January 4th, 2013 @ 5:36 pm
Oh wow, I love this. I was in a relationship for the first half of the year, but jumped back in to the dating world full force in October…and what a crazy world it is. I may have to keep track in 2013…
January 4th, 2013 @ 6:28 pm
The most common names are all main character names on Parks and Rec. Coincidence?
January 4th, 2013 @ 6:58 pm
@Ali – Definitely looking for quality over quanity this year. And yes, the image of that ladies trench coat is burned in my brain from here to eternity. I’m happy to bring you into that nightmare anytime!
January 4th, 2013 @ 6:59 pm
@Mandy – Keep track! I’m already forgetting some from early last year. Trying to go back and make notes so I can write my depressing memoir about looking for love in fakakta NYC.
January 4th, 2013 @ 7:01 pm
@Karolina – OMG. I didn’t even realize. You are a genius and I am a fool! It must mean Chris Pratt is my soulmate. All signs point to that, right? RIGHT?!
January 4th, 2013 @ 8:19 pm
You can bring us all into the trench coat nightmare any time…
January 4th, 2013 @ 8:36 pm
@melissa – Happily. http://oldsweetsong.com/2012/05/the-dating-files-the-bad-date/
January 4th, 2013 @ 9:28 pm
haha, I remember that post. there was so much bad going on that the trench coat was the least of it.
January 4th, 2013 @ 10:53 pm
This is AMAZING! I wish you a wonderful 2013 … and please keep blogging posts like this (that make me smile)!!
January 5th, 2013 @ 9:02 pm
I really hope you’re still in contact with the man who wore a ladies trench coat. He sounds like a real winner.
January 6th, 2013 @ 12:55 pm
Love it! I was late to marry and late to have a baby and did that whole sieving through a host of dates. In the end I got a surprise and married a man who I already knew – I’d been trying to get him fixed up with various friends “he’s lovely, not my cup of tea but you might really hit it off” We have had our ups & downs but he is strong and reliable and we have weathered things now almost 7 years on we are happier than we have ever been. Talked about baby no2 the other night but we are having so much fun as a family of 3 we probably won’t change things. My 3 year old wants a baby brother as long as it’s a girl! You are only 33, go have marvellous fun – I have ten years on you so make the most of being able to do WHATEVER you want right now! Enjoy the search and I hope you get a fabulous surprise man who turns your world around
January 6th, 2013 @ 2:50 pm
@Ravyn – I will try! This one might be hard to top.
January 6th, 2013 @ 2:50 pm
@Melanie – Yes, of course. We’ve become great shopping buddies. #lifecoach
January 6th, 2013 @ 2:52 pm
@Anne – Thank you. What a sweet comment. And yes, I appreciate my freedom and the fact that I can do whatever I want. I know it won’t always be like that. It sounds like things worked out in a wonderful way for you. Happy New Year. xo
January 7th, 2013 @ 1:04 am
What a year! I hope 2013 is just as fun, if not more. I hope the “number of guys that make you laugh” goes way up too!
January 8th, 2013 @ 12:55 am
Woo! What a year, Amy. I love that you’re still in contact with 6 of these fellas. My boyfriend is throwing a birthday dinner for me this weekend and 5 of my closest friends are invited. Two of ‘em: Guys I went on first dates with on Match five years ago. Became two of my best friends. Online dating sure is a very very interesting thing.
January 8th, 2013 @ 5:15 pm
@liz – I love that! I haven’t had that experience (yet) but who knows, maybe someday. And happy (almost) birthday. xo
January 9th, 2013 @ 4:54 pm
Seriously, what happened during Hurricane Sandy?? And I won’t judge you for kisses. I’m an addict myself — which is why I fast most of the time, so I’m not tempted to walk the streets kissing all the good looking men I see (not that that would really happen…I mean, someone would stop me, right??). I hope 2013 brings some real romance your way!
January 9th, 2013 @ 7:34 pm
@Brandi – Yes, someone would probably stop you. But it wouldn’t be me! Long live making out I say! Hope you get some quality make outs in 2013!!! xo