Dating Today

Dear Goldy:

I put myself out there on dating sites and say that I’m an outdoorsy type of person who likes “hiking, adventure, bicycling, etc.” – all of those outdoorsy types of things that people say that they “like” to do.

Dear Goldy:

I’m sure that I know what you’ll respond, but it doesn’t hurt to ask:

Dear Goldy:

Love your column. It’s great. I’ve had my (more than) fair share of bad dates and questionable situations. I know you do your hishtadlus to make sure that whatever letter you publish is a truthful letter and not one that was made up by those who wanted to see if their letters will get published. You’ve probably weeded out a few fakes over the years. That’s why I’m so sorry to say that I think you published a fake letter by someone who heard of the situation she wrote about on the radio.

Dear Goldy:

I’m writing on behalf of my son. He would be so embarrassed to know I’m emailing you about him. But I have a question. Let me give you some backstory:

Dear Goldy:

I am writing this for my brother. I love him, but... I am just shaking my head in my hands. He has done some stupid things and sometimes these stupid things happen on a date. (I figure this out as he tells me about dates he has been on and not understanding “what went wrong.”)

Dear Goldy:

I’m not sure what to do. Was I dating him or not? I think I was.