When Online Dating Meets Economic Transformation

How I got my own height wrong, and other tales from the unlearning trenches

Sometimes it’s hard to see past the barriers that contain us. Murky stuff over there. (All images by me.)

This is going to get uncharacteristically personal. Boys and dating and stuff. I promise I’ll tie it to our regular program of shifting to an economy where all industry is a force for healing.

It’s also a bit long so let me give you the headlines. You can pick and choose where you want details.

1. I left New York City for Montreal because of divorce
2. I liked being single for a while
3. Then I ventured into online dating
4. I lied in my profile, didn’t know I was lying, defended my lie
5. I am grateful to the Hamster for gently setting me straight
6. I am unlearning in service of social justice and climate (domestic bliss optional)

Okay. Let’s go on a journey towards truth, with a pit stop at humility.

I left New York City for Montreal because of divorce

I moved to Montreal at the tail of 2018 because I was going through a divorce. The financial burden of starting from scratch in New York City was not worth the heartache and pain. So instead I opted for the logistical…