You get off on it. You are addicted to the endolphins and dopamine from the stress. If you don't like it, see a clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavior therapy.

Every two years. You can get the battery replaced. Apple will do it.

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Go out with a bunch of guys, don't rush into anything, and just have fun with it. You can tell pretty easily who wants marriage and who just wants to hook up.

I like this advice. In addition to online, get out there and do what you like to do. When you do, you are enthusiastic. Guys are attracted to that attitude. You can't force it.

Anonymous wrote:Relax. It's one date. No one expects you to get engaged and knocked up by the guy.

Treat it like any other date. Go out, have fun, and if you don't like the guy, don't go out again. Simple.

This is good advice. OP, you have a positive plan for moving forward given your goals. On the deafness, that's very individual -- it depends on your sensibilities. At a minimum, it's a chance to experience another culture, and you can't help but learn from that. Beyond that it's wide open. Your questions are perfect to raise with him.