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I had a call this morning at 3:00 am at the City Side lounge (gay bar) in South Tampa for Kim (I thought it might be the blogger). I rolled up and told the valet I was there for Kim, but they loaded a dude in the cab. It turned out his name was Ken. I took him to his apartment.

On the way home he said “I wish I were straight.” “Why?” I asked. “Then I won’t be alone anymore.” He said. He was not a bad looking guy, so I wondered what the problem was. He explained to me that it probably was easier for gays to get laid then straights, but it seems they have the same problems in finding love that straights have. He wanted to settle down. Um…That’s a tough one. Are people hooking up long term anymore?

That seems difficult to do now; it’s as if our society is changing. I mean, not even straight people are getting married today (Gays are not allowed). There doesn’t seem to be a real need for it. Out of wedlock births are celebrated by the media. Women are independent (A good thing). Society seems tolerant to many thing that were once taboo.

Don’t get me wrong, our society has made giant strides in some areas for the good. For example, I remember a time if someone was seeing a shrink or going to AA or was gay, you did not tell the neighbors. Now people can be open about these things. I just think we don’t have to be tolerant towards everything.

I really could not help this mixed up guy about love. I only know that when it happens, you will know it and it will not be forced. If you are looking for sex, however, that is everywhere.

As a cab driver, I see the sex industry everywhere in Tampa. Getting laid should not be a problem. At what cost? Trust me, the people who work and patronize these places look lost. They look like they would give it all up for someone who really loves them. Take the stripper at the Seven Seas that I take home every Saturday night. There is a real sadness in her eyes. I can see them in the rear view mirror. There seems to be a real emptiness in everyone. Sex for sale does little to abate that.

It seems the internet is where people are going nowadays. Just don’t get burned on a scam. I have a friend who got burned twice on the Russian Bride scam. He was so lonely and vulnerable that he sent thousands to Moscow to pay for transport after striking up an internet relationship. She never came to Tampa but kept the money.

Have you seen all those commercials for E-harmony? I wonder how much that cost.

I hope my City Side guy finds love. We are all in a tough spot.

posted from Bloggeroid

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