Explaining my background on every first date got old fast. The apps were technically free, but they were costing me plenty. I realized I wasn't afraid of dating — I was bored of the version I'd been sold. Pure spite after my last date motivated me to find Asian Women and the first match alone justified the whole experiment. If my luck can turn around this quickly, honestly anyone's can. And to think I almost didn't bother that evening.

I'm shy in person but fine writing, which apps never rewarded. The last few years taught me that my time is the real currency. I don't miss the bad dates as much as I miss actually wanting to go on one. I almost scrolled past this Balkan Women Dating site and the matches actually live within a reasonable drive. My sister's dating-fail spreadsheet, sadly for her, is now obsolete. I came out the other side a believer, which I truly did not expect to write.