I’m new to online dating. Actually, I’m new to dating. I’ve heard stories from friends about their experiences, and been warned that this wasn’t going to be easy. It’s not.

It’s impersonal, yet I take it personally sometimes. It’s calculated, so it’s hard to be natural. It takes some trial and error, but…I’m not sure what I expect.

Every time I sign on I see men who seem interesting, men who seem smart, men who seem arrogant, men who seem sweet, men who seem my “type” and men who don’t. Some are trying too hard, some not hard enough. Sometimes too many photos, sometimes too few. And I know that when men view my profile, they assess me the same way.

I am going to share my experiences and opinions. I’ll also share stories I’ve been told, and invite you to share your stories and impressions as well. Two rules: 1. Be nice. 2. Respect privacy. We are all vulnerable and doing our best. And to all my frog princes, good luck finding your Cinderella!