Dating Today

Dear Goldy:

I am one of the last of my friends to remain single. I used to go with friends to singles events. But in the last year or so, I attended them alone. I see familiar faces – of both genders. I smile, nod my head, and make small talk with other regulars, but there is something that really bothers me. I’m finding that women come in groups and stay in their own groups at events, whether it’s an evening/afternoon event or a Shabbaton. The Shabbatons are worse. When singles are supposed to mix and get to know new people, the women stick with their group – not just a group of women, but with male friends mixed in, as well. It’s almost as if they went away for a weekend and are choosing to hang out with just themselves, not getting to know new people, aka men, at the same singles event, which defeats the whole purpose!

Dear Goldy:

I’d like to rant, and you’ve written that your column allows for it.

Dear Goldy:

I need to know how to help my brother. He’s 43 and doesn’t know how to date, which is why he’s still single. I love and think the world of him. I want him to find his bashert, who will love and appreciate him as he deserves.

Let me tell y’all a true story. It happened about four years ago.

Dear Goldy:

This may not be your typical type of letter.

I try to keep this column light. There’s enough that we’re all dealing with in the world, and it’s nice to have a distraction for a few minutes. But there are times I need to get serious and address specific topics. I still want people to read my column as an escape from their worries, but this letter caught my eye and so I published it. It deals with Israel and the war, as well as dating.