Best case scenarios of Datamatch

Datamatch is back again! Of course, with the reintroduction of this mysterious, algorithmic form of matchmaking comes sky high expectations of love, passion, and deep connection. If you are like me, you may think that this will be your year and that Datamatch will come through with the perfect match for you, someone who fulfills all of your unrealistic, arbitrary expectations. This could indeed be the case! You never know, you may find love in this wretched place after all. Maybe the Datamatch cupids will bless you, you'll get lucky and experience one of the following great scenarios.

1. You yawn blearily as you rise from your slumber on February 14. It’s finally Valentine's Day, and you have a good feeling about things. You barely have to glance in the mirror, as you are inexplicably having a perfect hair day and can abandon your typical hour-long desperate attempts at taming your mane. You put on your best outfit and strut merrily on over to the Ratty, where you and your (many, very cool) friends convene to review your match results. Improbably, you are all elated with your results. You've been matched with this one really cute guy you noticed a while ago but have been too coy to approach! Well, you match with each other and set plans to take advantage of the very frugal discounts that some fine Providence establishments shall be offering to Datamatch dates around V-Day. Finally, the most beautiful form of romance: the joining of two practical, economically sound souls who are both super hot and fun! A happy day it is!
2. You open up your results on Valentine's Day. You opted for a friendship connection, because you can never have too many friends! At the top of your list is your current best friend, which only provides some wonderful validation that your best friend is the platonic equivalent of a soulmate. How sweet! Next up on the list is the guy you’ve been trying to friend scheme for the past 3 semesters. This nudge is what finally seals the deal and you two also take advantage of the wonderful offers that some exquisite local establishments have to offer. As you chuckle amiably over a cup of Dave’s Coffee, you and your newfound buddy thank the gods above for Datamatch and for your newfound union of laughter and harmony. Aw.   
3. You open your Datamatch results with some trepidation on Valentine's Day. Your eyes scan over your list of matches and you feel no passion inspired within your heart. Though initially disappointed, you realize that Valentine's Day isn’t your only chance to feel love and appreciation for the people you have around you! Though matchmaking is fun, you realize you don’t need validation from the algorithmic equivalent of Oz behind the curtain to make you feel love (barf, corny, I know). You decide not to put too much importance on your Datamatch results and carry on with your day!

If you’re a bit nervous going into Datamatch, perhaps reflect on the above scenarios. After all, mindfulness is the key to love! And, if it doesn’t go the way you hope, it can at least be a funny story.

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