aussiew Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I gave up looking locally when I found that there are nothing but weirdos living in Oregon. So true. I get quite a few "winks" from men in Northern Calif, Oregon and southern Washington. What's up with that? Is there a shortage of available women up there? I've been on a couple of sites over the past few years. Dated a few. Met some nice guys. Made some good friends. But haven't found that energetic, flexible, positive thinking, Bills fan that I'm seeking. I've encountered a lot of married men and liars. Kinda' like the local singles bars on Friday night. I prefer the privacy thing of an online service so you can research someone's personality and values before you waste time meeting and dating them.
udonkey Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 So true. I get quite a few "winks" from men in Northern Calif, Oregon and southern Washington. What's up with that? Is there a shortage of available women up there? I've been on a couple of sites over the past few years. Dated a few. Met some nice guys. Made some good friends. But haven't found that energetic, flexible, positive thinking, Bills fan that I'm seeking. I've encountered a lot of married men and liars. Kinda' like the local singles bars on Friday night. I prefer the privacy thing of an online service so you can research someone's personality and values before you waste time meeting and dating them. 860390[/snapback]
inkman Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I dabbled in online dating before meeting my wife and I thought it was a little superficial(well, duh). I met a couple of women and went on dates but if you are not stereotypically good looking, look elsewhere.
Bungee Jumper Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I dabbled in online dating before meeting my wife and I thought it was a little superficial(well, duh). I met a couple of women and went on dates but if you are not stereotypically good looking, look elsewhere. 860395[/snapback] Yes, it's a little superficial...as are most methods of meeting the opposite sex, when you think about it. I'd say the club scene is even more superficial, myself.
inkman Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 Yes, it's a little superficial...as are most methods of meeting the opposite sex, when you think about it. I'd say the club scene is even more superficial, myself. 860405[/snapback] Yeah, I preferred the "putting the bag over my head and just grope everyone with a female voice approach".
JLO Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I hooked up a couple of months ago on MySpace, the girl was actually married and her husband had split on her. After being with her a few times I could tell why. Anyway, it was fun while it lasted.
GoodBye Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 So true. I get quite a few "winks" from men in Northern Calif, Oregon and southern Washington. What's up with that? Is there a shortage of available women up there? I've been on a couple of sites over the past few years. Dated a few. Met some nice guys. Made some good friends. But haven't found that energetic, flexible, positive thinking, Bills fan that I'm seeking. I've encountered a lot of married men and liars. Kinda' like the local singles bars on Friday night. I prefer the privacy thing of an online service so you can research someone's personality and values before you waste time meeting and dating them. 860390[/snapback] I was chatting with this guy from CA a few years ago. I had no idea about his fiance until about a year later when he told me that she had died from complications from a car accident.
aussiew Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I had no idea about his fiance until about a year later when he told me that she had died from complications from a car accident. I hear ya'. Some will say they're widowers. When in fact their wife is actually dead asleep in the next room. Then there are those who say they're "separated" . What that really means is that they have been sleeping on the couch for a couple of years. I actually find it quite entertaining. Someone with enough time should start a "glossary of terms" for dating sites. e.g. "active" means that they get up during commercials to make a samwich.
GoodBye Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I hear ya'. Some will say they're widowers. When in fact their wife is actually dead asleep in the next room. Then there are those who say they're "separated" . What that really means is that they have been sleeping on the couch for a couple of years. I actually find it quite entertaining. Someone with enough time should start a "glossary of terms" for dating sites. e.g. "active" means that they get up during commercials to make a samwich. 860452[/snapback] I got the feeling that this guy's finace is alive and well. For a couple weeks after the "accident" he was going on and on about how sad he was etc, etc. Then suddenly I don't hear from him again. I like the "glossary of terms" idea! We could probably come up with a big list of them.
Guffalo Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I like the "glossary of terms" idea! We could probably come up with a big list of them. 860462[/snapback] Athletic............................Watches Sports 24/7 Romantic..........................Horny 24/7 Driven..............................Lost license with DWI Financially Secure..............Living with Parents Athletic Build.....................Fat,paunchy former little league baseball player Social Drinker...................Lush
JoeFerguson Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 My friend's Dad who is separated was taken to the cleaners by a "woman" from Ghana. He was wiring the woman $200 at a time until my friend found out and put a stop to it. To someone who is internet savvy, it is pretty obvious who the fakes are. This "woman" sent a picture of herself that was clearly taken from a JCPenney's catalog or something. But these dating site scammers really know how to pick the desperate people. I personally never have had a need for online dating, but if I were to start I would only use it as a means to meet people. I wouldn't have a prolonged pen-pal-esque correspondence with someone I've never met in person.
Matt in KC Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I met my wife online, and think this approach to dating makes a lot of sense. I knew all about her, and gave it her a chance to get to know me before we ever met her for the first time. I used webpersonals.com, which now redirects to lavalife.com. She was the second person I dated from the site, though I had another 2-3 dates lined up if didn't hit it off. My first date was with a crazy Canadian girl with died hair, who just wanted a companion (tho she posted in the Romance, not Friends, section), who insited on going to see the movie Hannibal and talking about death on our (only) date. So, I think there's an up and a down side to web-dating. But, you can meet a lot of people very quickly without the awkward getting-to-know-you and time you spend trying to figure out if someone is even available.
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 Yep, divorced in 2004 Lana and I are just friends....have been for the whole seven years She had nothing to do with the divorce, if thats' what you were wondering, lol 860172[/snapback] I was just kidding... Not trying to pry or be nosey... It was brazen for me to ask... After I posted it... I said WTF... Thanks for being cool about it...
ajzepp Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I was just kidding... Not trying to pry or be nosey... It was brazen for me to ask... After I posted it... I said WTF... Thanks for being cool about it... 860761[/snapback] lol, not a problem....the fact that my "marriage" only lasted a couple years was a good thing, believe me! I don't wish divorce on anyone, but if you can get yourself out of a situation where you're with someone who is nothing more than a selfish, destructive force, then it's better to do it sooner rather than later! If I were older than I am (Im 34), I'd probably be very bitter that someone was okay with the idea of allowing me to dedicate myself and my life to her and her children, when in turn she was only in it for herself. This way I'm only a 'little' bitter
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 But haven't found that energetic, flexible, positive thinking, Bills fan that I'm seeking. 860390[/snapback] Sorry to hear that Aussie ... The cool guys like me are usually "taken." Did I just say that?... Yet... You do set the bar mighty, MIGHTY high with the Bills qualifier! That "pool" has got to be pretty small? Did I just say that?...
erynthered Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 When I read this thread, I couldn't help but think of the Movie Arther (sp). When Dudley Moore says to Liza Minelli, "One would have to meet someone of your stature at a bowling alley". Times change, I suppose. Sorry, had to say it. Good luck to all you right handers out there.
ajzepp Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 When I read this thread, I couldn't help but think of the Movie Arther (sp). When Dudley Moore says to Liza Minelli, "One would have to meet someone of your stature at a bowling alley". Times change, I suppose. Sorry, had to say it. Good luck to all you right handers out there. 860768[/snapback] lol, nice!
Typical TBD Guy Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 But haven't found that energetic, flexible, positive thinking, Bills fan that I'm seeking. 860390[/snapback] Try this guy.
cåblelady Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 But haven't found that energetic, flexible, positive thinking, Bills fan that I'm seeking. 860390[/snapback] I'm not sharing G. Oh, yeah.....met him on MySpace.
GoodBye Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that Aussie ... The cool guys like me are usually "taken." ;) Did I just say that?... Yet... You do set the bar mighty, MIGHTY high with the Bills qualifier! That "pool" has got to be pretty small? Did I just say that?... 860764[/snapback] Ain't that the truth.
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