In this week’s story, a woman tries to end a dry spell while traveling abroad: 45, single, New York

DAY ONE

9 a.m. I’m in Paris at the end of a very nice two weeks in France. I’m a hairdresser with my own business, and I always take August off to recharge. I’ve been focused on rest and relaxation up until this morning, when, over a hotel breakfast buffet, I decide I’m bored and antsy. I’ve been on a dry spell in New York. No action yet in France, so I’m making it my mission to go on a date tonight.

11:50 a.m. From my hotel bed, I go on the apps. I speak French, so it’s easy to flirt. The harder part is finding someone good to go out with. After years of dating purely for fun and sex, I’d like to a relationship. This means dating guys who are closer to my age, emotionally available-ish

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