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Good feels rant post.

I had pretty much given up on romance as dating is nearly impossible as an older transguy. I managed to meet a nice geeky guy on a dating site and we chatted for a while. On our first date last night, he handed me a wrapped gift. "I saw this book and thought you'd like it." and it was a book in my favorite genre. "And I got a toy for your dog. I put it in my laundry for a day so he can get used to my scent before I meet him." Bros and sisters, my heart melted.

We ended up having a ridiculous fun time then making out in the snow, and it was super cheesy and cute and romantic.

Don't give up on love! Good folks are still out there. ❤️ Figured I'd share some positivity since the Earth is literally burning.

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[–] AlexCory21@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

That sounds awesome sweetie!!! I'm so happy for you! hugs.

I hope everything goes super well and wish you all the happiness. hugs

[–] Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 7 hours ago

That's so cute! ♥️

[–] fmtx@lemmy.blahaj.zone 37 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

They want your dog to like them??? 😭❤️😭💘

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 7 hours ago

Yeah, my dog doesn't like ANYONE except me (typical shiba) so I'm curious to see how this goes.

[–] Zeke@fedia.io 32 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I'm glad to see it's possible. I'm just getting out of a 17 year relationship that started before I discovered I was trans and that part of it is scary. I hope I can find that kind of love again.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 points 18 hours ago

You got this! I'm fresh out of a 5 year relationship that ended in abuse and cheating, so I have my walls very high. This guy seems to be melting right through them.

[–] OldEggNewTricks@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 17 hours ago

That's so sweet <3

[–] smtp@infosec.pub 24 points 20 hours ago

Thank you for sharing this with us. Your love warms my heart. I hope you are very happy together ❤️

[–] whodatdair@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 18 hours ago

Omg dawww ❤️

[–] SolarMonkey@slrpnk.net 23 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

That sounds utterly charming. I’m glad you had a great first-date experience!!

Congrats! (Insert fireworks and cheers and Champaign and whatever)

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 20 hours ago

Thanks! We're seeing eachother again on Friday if the snow cooperates. :)

[–] Vibi@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 points 19 hours ago

Omg!! Sooo cute!! I hope every date is just as magical 🩷

[–] misterdoctor@lemmy.world 13 points 19 hours ago

Tysm for sharing this wonderful story. Hope there are many more happy moments for you both!