Two months in, the momentum started to slow between Josie’s owner and me. The type of reliable hookup I had with Josie’s owner was a rarity for me. I was relieved when I met someone months later, and even more relieved when I met her dog, Rigatoni. Whatever quality caused her to swipe yes on Rigatoni, I hoped, was also visible in my profile. He came along on one of our first dates, a trip to the beach, and guarded our towel while we swam.

Source: New York Times December 14, 2018 05:26 UTC