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Online and Casual Dating

And How That’s Going For Me

3 min readJun 5, 2025
Photo by Sean Stratton on Unsplash

If you read my I’m Back From Washington Again post, you know I talked about being ready to start dating again. If not, that’s okay.

While this isn’t a topic I usually write about, it’s been interesting, and I wanted to share it with you.

Why I Chose to Start Dating Again

It’s been almost a year since my last relationship ended, and I want to see what’s out there. Potentially find my person.

The Dates I’ve Been on

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

So far, I’ve only been on three dates.

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The first guy didn’t see it as a date until I said the word. It was understandable because I’ve been on a date where I didn’t know it was one until midway through, and it was awkward because we met through an online dating app.

With the second guy, we went to a Chinese buffet, which was delicious. He also called me out on my autism, not in a bad way, more in a genuinely curious way. And it made me laugh.

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Amethyst Champagne
Amethyst Champagne

Written by Amethyst Champagne

I write personal stories, thoughtful articles, and more — all with the hope of encouraging, inspiring, and helping others.

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