Dramatis Personæ: Caste Of Characters

The Girls.

In a pool as large as the one you'll find online, you'll be sure to have your choice of single ladies. You can find exactly what you're looking for in all the colours of the big gay rainbow. To help with that, there is a specific system in place to give people a general idea of where they stand in world, from princesses to pauper(ettes).

According to Miss Paula Abdul opposites attract. That has yet to hold true for me; probably because I love myself so much that I'm looking for someone exactly like me. I'm sure if I had a therapist they would have something judgmental to say. I'll have you know my Psych minor and I and I think it's just fine.

I know love sees no socioeconomic status but if you approach the situation realistically you'll get the best results. Things generally tend to run smoother when two people of the same caste hook up. Yes, it's romantic and exciting to date that artist/barista; but if you're a lady that enjoys the finer things in life, a weekend getaway to Provence is probably out of the question.

After the butterflies and all that jazz subside, ultimately compatibility is what is going to keep you together. Be aware that their initial hotness may mask the fact that you are completely wrong for each other. Their "pretty" can only take them so far.

Getting out and trying new things is totally recommended; but you can bring me to all the best hiking trails and have me listen to 'new' country music, but I'm probably not going to dig it, because that stuff sucks, sorry.

I blame cinema for a lot of my romantic misconceptions. Late 80's/early 90's Meg Ryan movies are the cause of my unrealistic expectations of love. "I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." Come on! How can regular people compete with that? They can't. Thanks a lot Nora Ephron.

'Grease' also sends kids the wrong message. Even with all that fun singing and dancing, they were still only compatible when Sandy teased her hair and drastically changed her wardrobe. If you're willing to sacrifice your cotton denim for ridiculous leather, be my guest.

If someone takes two steps forward while you take two steps back... you do the math.