If you're like millions of other single guys trapped in their tiny studio apartment jerking off to the same six videos over and over again, then right about now you're probably fantasizing about having a steady, loving boyfriend in your life. You've probably imagined a post-vaccine world, where everyone can be free to flirt and frisk each other. Oh what a boom that time will be... Everyone will finally have a boyfriend, I promise you! But until that day comes, here's five tips to prepare you to actually find a boyfriend once quar is lifted. And I do mean boyfriend, not just another fuck buddy.
1. Be yourself
No more games. After living through this historical watershed event that is the pandemic, it's to stop beating around the bush and pretending that you're into free jazz just to impress that cute hipster boy. Be yourself, and true love will come naturally.
2. Stop using the same tired old methods
Every gay man knows that it's easy to find someone to fuck, but much more difficult to find someone to commit to being your boyfriend. And if you find yourself stuck in this same loop of casual, unromantic sex, then find some new ways to meet guys! Instead of using the same old apps, try getting involved in your community, or even reach out to guys on social media apps that don't exist for the sole purpose of hooking up.
3. Put yourself out there more
If you want to catch a boyfriend, then you must cast a wide net and keep it there. Be open to love at all times, whether you're shopping for veggies at the market or perusing the Byzantine Erotica section of your local library. You never know when love will come a-knocking, so stay alert...
4. Keep an open mind
Destroy your ideal boyfriend tulpa. Burn the effigy of Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome. Having a particular idea of what your boyfriend should look like, act like, talk like, or do for a living is always a mistake. If you're looking for some ideal boyfriend you created in your head, you may not recognize your true love when he comes...
5. Decide what it is you actually want and be open to it when it happens
Of course you should keep an open mind to WHOM it is that becomes your BF, but you should know what it is you want out of the relationship. Define your boundaries early on and identify your hopes and dreams. Do you want to get married? Do you want kids? It's never too early to start thinking about these, you aren't getting any younger, hoss! ;)