Ignoring messages from the universe, I uploaded a refreshed dating profile and dove into the deep end of online dating—embracing the reality of its inevitable role in the hellacious journey of finding a mate. Even though I’d succumbed to this truth, I was vigilant not to find myself ensnared in its pitfalls. I read profiles, swiped through every last photo, and reviewed the most important questions. The idea was to scaffold a pre-screening process, warding off the crazies who