Online dating hmm vent? or here ? down south xhubbie: This is sort of a vent/rant about online dating so I guess it could be posted here or on the vent-o-board.
Online dating totally and utterly STINKS!!
Before I placed my ad, I was confident in myself. However, this has turned out to be a test of my patience and my confidence.
One thing is that the ratio of men to women who post personals must be considerable. . If you think about it, I guess it makes sense that way more men post ads than women.
I don't necessarily believe in women that are "out of my league". My taste in appearance is so varied. I think it's more about likes, dislikes, and physical chemistry. I seems to look for the same things in all of the ads.
Of course, I'm a guy so the first that catches my eye is the picture, but then I quickly move to other things.
There are certain thing (non appearance) that I do look for in the picture, but I don't want to offend anyone here. ok.. why stop offending? Here it is, if you are looking for a serious lifetime commitment with someone who is not into "game playing", "drama", and "the bar scene". Why in Sachmo's name would you post a picture of yourself hanging out at a bar with beers sitting around on the tables looking about half lit with your arms around a guy? ??? :o lol Doesn't that seem a little weird?
I've tried being myself. I've tried being funny and cocky (not hard :P ). Someone told me that my pictures don't bear a strong resemblance to me. However, the pictures are the best that I have on hand.
Will a woman ever enjoy my tight behind, rippling biceps, and other things.. ever again ? ???
Hey, Bubba, pass me the fried chicken. I'm depressed. :(
It's been 7 months and I'm sick of this crap!!! :-\
Re:Online dating hmm vent? or here ? jason_stl: dsxh, I think you are trying too hard. Just relax and it will come.
Re:Online dating hmm vent? or here ? lemondrop: Hang in there DSxH,
I think on-line dating stinks too (I tried match.com and decided not to do it again - it was a waste of time although reading the descriptions gave me something kind of fun to do). I found it amusing to read the profiles - about how everyone is so "down to earth"... they must get together to figure out what sounds best before signing up -lol.
Maybe Jake is right though - when you're not looking, that's when it'll happen. Although I find myself in the same boat as you so I don't know how encouraging this really is. I haven't tried it but some people seem to suggest that eHarmony is a good one... you might want to consider that as an option...
In the meantime, go easy on the fried chicken so you can keep those rippling muscles... lol... : )
LD
Re:Online dating hmm vent? or here ? kellsbee: I know all too well what you are talking about. I am so sick of getting IM's asking me to cyber. I am tired of all of the creapy weirdos. Where are the real men now? I havent met many. Some to far to get seriously involved with (as bad as i want to at times) and all of the others are dumb college frat boys who just want to get laid. I just want someone to like me and want to go out and have fun. Go to movies and maybe talk over coffee. No serious stuff yet. I am not quite ready to be in love but to be in "like" would be really nice.
Re:Online dating hmm vent? or here ? redheadrn72: I know what y'all mean. My friends have been pushing and pushing for me to join on of those on line thingees. So I did. It was fun to read the diferent profiles. Then I began to wonder - I must not be meeting anyone on my own because all of these people are out hiking, walking on the beach, going on a picnic, eating out and such. What a great life - but so sorry - I live in the real world! So - the novelty of it all has worn off because 1- most profiles leave alot to be desired - 2 - the ones I found interesting would not have found me interesting from their listed preferences - and 3 - I just don't have the balls to approach someone.
I know people that have met the loves of their lives from this stange source - but I also know people that have met complete a$$holes.
Kells - I agree completely - I know that I am no where near ready to be in love or even in a relationship - but to like and be liked - and even better yet - a warm body to cuddle up to on these cold nights - what a cozy thought!!!!!!
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