The Pros And Cons of Dating In L.A

You could reinvent yourself. That was part of its allure. But it was not without consequences. Sure, the sprawl limited the awkward run-ins, but it was also lonely. The year I moved here, I went out with more than men and learned my way around the city, including all the good parking lots to cry in. As I got busier and more discerning, I dated less.

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Affairs columns. These days, asking someone and a date in public is confrontational.

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