BEDROOM SPORTS
TOM FORD OR AN END TO COVID-19? BY RYAN O'CONNOR (HE, HIM, HIS), GUEST COLUMNIST
All I want for Christmas is an end to COVID-19. Soon it will be a year since we first quarantined inside our
Tom Ford or Tom Ellis. Or almost any other hot Tom. And I’d want my Tom without any social distancing!
houses and in many places, especially in Los Angeles, not much has changed. I’ve had little interaction with
Without COVID-19 my Christmas wishes would
my friends and what I have had has always been at a safe
certainly be a little different. First, I’d be wishing for
distance. And dating? There’s been no real dating life to
a bright red Gucci suit to wear when I ring in the New
write about. As far as bedroom sports goes, I’ve been a
Year. Then I’d be waiting for my white-on-white BMW
“on deck” for over six months but haven’t gotten up to bat.
540i. But my main Christmas wish would for my knight in shining armor to show up, preferably in soccer shorts or a speedo, to sweep me up and take me off to a tropical
But really, giving up my dating life is not that hard a thing to do when I hear of people who have gotten sick and even died from COVID-19. And that’s not to mention families and friends who have lost loved ones to the disease.
island somewhere for a life filled with true love and romance. Oh, and of course I’d want to take my Gucci suit and BMW with me. But as compelling as those material things are, and how appealing the idea of a lifetime of love on a sunny
While I have been lucky enough not to have lost anyone to this horrible disease, I have friends who
island seems, I think this year I am going to stick with my original Christmas wish.
haven’t been as lucky as I have. They’ve seen spouses,
And no matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope
children, parents and grandparents suffer through the
you will continue to join me by wearing a face covering,
illness. Some recovered and some didn’t. Many buried
socially distancing and washing your hands. Because if
their family member or friend far too young.
we all work together, we can save lives-and that would be the best Christmas gift ever! So here is hoping for an
In past years I’ve wished for Christmas with my family back home in Minnesota, or an exciting ski vacation, or
end to COVID-19 around the world and peace for all those people who have lost someone special.
RYAN O’CONNOR is just a regular guy who is dating in this great big world. His advice comes from personal experience and his advice is for entertainment purposes only. We recommend you consult a physician, counselor or therapist in your area for specific advice about your personal situation. Otherwise, questions can be submitted to bedroom@competesportsdiversity.com
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