The Anti-Crack Date
Many of you who have read this blog for any time will no
doubt take exception to my relentless attacks on the “crack heads,” those in
the dating world who seek teen-like exuberant highs from their mid-life love
interests.
“Of course I want to feel that excitement, Lex! That’s why I
got divorced. Because the marriage was same-old, same-old every damn day and I
just couldn’t take it anymore. I needed to feel vital and wanted and loved
again!” And you know what it feels like to be loved and wanted, because, well,
you already did this once back in your teens and twenties.
Ah hem.
My response is twofold.