One evening he was feeling particularly…frustrated. He had recently met a woman online he rather liked, but he could tell their association would not turn sexual any time soon. Their video chats and phone calls centered around topics such as family, career plans and hopes for the future. Eventually, the lockdown would let up and they could see each other in person and then perhaps things could get…more interesting, but for now, they would take things slow. He took this as a good sign, but still, he had…needs.
He began swiping without abandon. Right, right, right, right…as a man in NYC this was the technique that made the most sense, you swiped right on everyone and generally matched with a reasonable amount of people…unlike women who had to filter more aggressively. He would swipe until he matched with a woman of decent attractiveness and message her and see where things went. He wasn’t sure what he was looking for as you couldn’t meet anyone in person, but perhaps some light flirting over the internet could help soothe his desires.
A few minutes into an impending repetitive strain injury he received a message from a newly matched prospect all the way from Brazil.