After publishing my first short story about coming out, please welcome my musings on dating. This fictional story explores the complexities and paradoxes of modern dating, particularly through online platforms like Tinder, where Clay and Lola navigate their desires, insecurities, and the search for genuine connection amidst societal changes like the pandemic and the 'Me Too' movement. It delves into their internal struggles and evolving self-awareness, highlighting the universal human quest for connection, both with oneself and with others.