Tom Ford or an End to COVID-19?

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 houses and in many places, especially in Los Angeles, not much has changed. I’ve had little interaction with my friends and what I have had has always been at a safe distance. And dating? There’s been no real dating life to write about. As far as bedroom sports goes, I’ve been a “on deck” for over six months but haven’t gotten up to bat.

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.

While I have been lucky enough not to have lost anyone to this horrible disease, I have friends who haven’t been as lucky as I have. They’ve seen spouses, children, parents and grandparents suffer through the illness. Some recovered and some didn’t. Many buried their family member or friend far too young.

In past years I’ve wished for Christmas with my family back home in Minnesota, or an exciting ski vacation, or Tom Ford or Tom Ellis. Or almost any other hot Tom.

And I’d want my Tom without any social distancing!

Without COVID-19 my Christmas wishes would certainly be a little different. First, I’d be wishing for a bright red Gucci suit to wear when I ring in the New Year. Then I’d be waiting for my white-on-white BMW 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 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 island seems, I think this year I am going to stick with my original Christmas wish.

And no matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope you will continue to join me by wearing a face covering, socially distancing and washing your hands. Because if we all work together, we can save lives-and that would be the best Christmas gift ever! So here is hoping for an 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