Page 4 of Blindly Yours

Hey there. All the pizza? Even pineapple?

The corner of my mouth turns up. Ok, so at least he read my profile. And his username is oddly appropriate. I quickly type out a response.

ASingleRose26

Absolutely. Pineapple is a must

BigSpoon92

I’ll have to give it a try sometime

ASingleRose26

You’ve never had pineapple on pizza?! Also did you tailor your username as soon as you saw my profile, or…?

BigSpoon92

Ha. I’m a classic pepperoni guy. And I’ve been around for a few weeks. They don’t let you change your username, so no, it’s completely genuine

My smile grows. If nothing else, it’s kind of amazing that my ‘big spoon’ is presenting himself so quickly.

ASingleRose26

And also completely cheesy, but I’m an excellent little spoon, so I’d say we’re off to a great start

BigSpoon92

it’s also promising that you think my cheesiness is admirable

ASingleRose26

Hey, where do we add a profile pic?

There’s a pause before his next message comes in.

BigSpoon92

photos aren’t a thing on this app. That’s kinda the purpose

I look at the name of the app again. Blindly. Then I navigate back to the app store page and check the description.

We’re told to never judge a book by its cover. So why judge a potential match that way? Blindly brings the traditional concept of blind dating to the twenty-first century. Users are restricted from sharing photos until both parties agree to the exchange. Because, after all, love is blind.

Wow, I completely skipped through all the welcome slides during the sign-up process. This isnotthe app Junie told me about.

Another message chimes.

BigSpoon92

It’s a weird niche, but I thought it sounded interesting, getting to know someone this way first

I regard my phone screen silently for a moment. Who would choose to use a dating app that keeps their physical appearance secret?

Unattractive people. That’s who.

Cute idea, but I immediately wonder if BigSpoon92 is secretly a sweaty, wildly out-of-shape forty-five-year-old man sitting in his parents’ basement, fingers coated in bright red Flamin’ Hot Cheeto dust.

I’ve clearly made a mistake.

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