...Just Another Saturday Night...

So here I am again...just another single gal in my early twenties trying to figure out what all the fuss about relationships is. ...I mean, really, who needs it? But still, there's this part of me that wonders if maybe, just maybe, someone might be interested in a night without all the usual drama. Anyway, Saturday rolled around and I found myself at this cozy little bar downtown...just kind of aimlessly scrolling through my phone. Out of nowhere, a guy slides into the seat next to me, let's call him Joe for simplicity's sake, and strikes up some small talk. ... After a few rounds, we hit it off pretty well. We exchanged numbers and I figured that was that...until an hour later when he calls asking if maybe I'd like to come over for coffee or something. ... So here's the thing: while I'm down with casual encounters, I also want things to feel real and not just another hook-up. Joe seemed genuine enough but there's always that nagging doubt. Anyway, turns out he was pretty cool when we got back to his place. ...we had some coffee and chatted for a bit...and then the mood changed dramatically once we hit the bedroom. We kind of jumped into bed together without too much preamble... It was good, really good, but I couldn't shake off this feeling that there's more out there for me than just casual encounters. ... So here's my confession: sometimes I wish I could find someone who sees beyond the immediate physical attraction and really connects with me on a deeper level...even if it means waiting around longer to find him. ... Anyway, back to swiping right on Tinder...