A transgendered ‘networking site’ sounded more positive, or at least less grubby, than much of the internet alternatives, still, I had to filter a lot of inappropriate replies ‘admirers’.
While I wasn’t looking to another ‘girl’ for a relationship, I did make some new friends, who weren’t exasperated by my quest, although no one who had been in a similar position.
Phil had been quite attentive, while not pushing for an early meeting as so many others did.
We chatted online for a couple of weeks, before graduating to telephone conversations and an invitation to my home.
I’m a little ashamed to admit it, but I’m as susceptible to flattery as anyone.