Late evening on a Thursday, I found myself at a dimly-lit jazz bar, waiting for my date from a herpes dating site — the eighth one-night stand I’d arranged through it. She introduced herself as a graphic designer, casually dressed yet strikingly beautiful. Her auburn hair cascaded down her shoulders lightly, her hazel eyes sparkled as she spoke, and there was a warm quirk to her smile that immediately put me at ease.
We started off with drinks, exchanging tales about our everyday lives — hers filled with sketches and designs, mine filled with my work, passions, and past experiences. Tentative discussions soon gave way to deeper conversations, weaving a fleeting affinity between us.
Soon, enough, we found ourselves leaving the bar to take a stroll under the moonlit sky, sharing an ice-cream cone as we wandered aimlessly through the city streets. Her laughter at my jokes, her insightful comments on everyday life, and the way her hand occasionally touched my arm had an inexplicable charm.
As the night wore on, we ended up at my apartment. With an unspoken agreement, we found ourselves crossing the boundary of casual interaction and stepping into a more intimate realm. It was a simple act, devoid of ostentatious passion but full of a shared understanding that lent it a distinct warmth.
Our connection was ephemeral—lasting just the one night—and as the first light of dawn seeped into my room the next day, we parted ways: no promises made, no expectations drawn. Yet it was an encounter I will always remember for its unpretentiousness.
At the end of the day, the simplicity of our encounter drives home the point that one-night stands, especially among us in the herpes dating community, needn’t be any less meaningful than longer connections. Indeed, the heart of any relationship, be it fleeting or lasting, resides in mutual understanding, respect, and the acceptance of our shared human experiences.
(ps:Because a lot of people messaged me asking about that website, I put it on my page, and of course you have no problem messaged me)