Me:Hi there. Looks that way.
Me:Not much to see on your profile though.
ScoringChance217:Yeah, I’m new here. Just feeling it out.
Me:I get it. Tell me a little about yourself.
Me:Whatever you’re comfortable sharing.
ScoringChance217:You first.
Me:Well, I’m a man, for starters. I’m 26. I love sports, specifically hockey, and Mexican food. Hate golf and hate when the cheese on pizza gets cold.
ScoringChance217:That is the most random information you could’ve given me.
Me:That’s the way my brain works. Perks of having ADHD.
Me:Your turn.
ScoringChance217:I’m a man as well. Also in my late-twenties; also like hockey. Asian food is my favorite. I agree, golf is pretty boring. But I don’t mind cold pizza.
I knew he’d be into hockey. His username gave it away. Ascoring chanceis a hockey term.
Me:Got any mental illnesses like me?
ScoringChance217:Sorry, no. Extra point for you, I guess.
ScoringChance217:But I do have a ton of daddy issues. That should count for something.
Me:Ah, point for you then.
Me:My family is awesome.
ScoringChance217:Lucky you.
ScoringChance217:Why are you on this app?
Me:Looking for something more than a casual hookup.
Me:What about you?
ScoringChance217:Can I be honest?
Me:Always.
ScoringChance217:I don’t really know what I’m doing here. I want to find something... find someone... but I don’t know what to do once I find it.
Me:What do you mean?
ScoringChance217:I haven’t come out yet.
My stomach drops with disappointment. I don’t want to get involved with another person who isn’t going to be loud and proud about being with me. It felt awful when Kellerman kept me in the shadows during college.
Me:What’s holding you back?
ScoringChance217:The same thing that holds so many people back. Fear of judgment.
Me:So, you’d rather upset yourself than upset the people around you?