Sex and the Single Hepcat Hermit: Dating Tips

You're a Hepcat Hermit. You don't get out much. You don't want to get out much. Not getting out much is still too much getting out. You like your life. You enjoy it. You like being your own best friend.

However, there comes a time when we of the double-H persuasion will begin to think it might be nice to have someone over at our Groovy Pads, and possibly a person of the opposite gender persuasion. It might be nice to have someone over on a regular basis who digs what we dig, and who is at least interested in digging what they don' t already dig, and if they don't dig it, will at least not be a jerk about it.

Go mingle and get unsingle! (Or not.)



So the problem becomes, how does a reclusive yet groovy loner meet someone for dating purposes? Well, here are some tips from the wealth of my experience.

1. The Internet - this is what the youngsters refer to as a no-brainer. Most of us are on it a lot already. You're on it right now! I see you! Just kidding. But Myspace and other social networking sites are fine for bright boys and girls like you. And don't have any pride about resources that are more blatant, ie dating sites. That's what they're there for! For the HH-er, it's peferable to most other channels, you get to look at a profile and communicate with the person beforehand without evenmeeting them. If you do decide to meet the person, you just might like them. If not, they have no other connection to your life.
2. By Accident - this is tricky. You can't really cause this to happen. Hence the word "accident". But occasionally, you'll end up having someone in your life and not really know how it happened. Some Cool Chick has selected you and just sort of worked her way in. It's a groovy way to go, swingers!
   
3. Your Mother - I mean let your mother set you up with someone. Again, don't have any pride about this! Who's gonna know? If your mom sets you up with her friend's daughter, give it the old try. However, if it goes awry, making a clean getaway can be tough.
4. Have An Imaginary Girlfriend - This has its obvious downside, ie she doesn't actually exist. But think of the pluses. She's there when you want her to be. And Hepcat Hermits probably have an almost limitless store of possible candidate, everyone from Julie London to Supergirl. Switch as often as you like!
5. Don't - That's right, just decide meh. Who needs the hassle? We like our lives just as they are. That's what makes us Hepcat Hermits. This may seem defeatist, but it's when you adopt this attitude that #2 has the best chance of happening anyway. Though that works best if you've put it completely out of your mind. Or, as that great philosopher of our time, Paris Hilton, once said, "Don't be desperate." You let yourself get desperate and you'll end up feeling like a Loser, and that's not the Hepcat Hermit way. We don't allow situation to dictate self image. You've got your cool movies, good books, crazy comics and your boss tunes to enjoy in your Groovy Pad. You know your the hippest cat around. Life is good.