I tried online dating about a year ago and had no success. I’m not sure what I was doing wrong, but after sending out numerous messages and not netting a single response I decided to stop. I tried a bunch of strategies, sending questions, being clever and funny, and especially being myself with no success. It was an interesting experience but I didn’t really feel it was right for me.
Since I just stopped visiting dating sites but never canceled my memberships (well at the free sites at least) I still get occasional emails trying to lure me back. Here is what the profile of the person I was matched with today said,
“I love to watch and play sports. I enjoy being in the outdoors. I like to camp, fish and hunt and am not afraid to get dirty.”
First, I want to be clear that I like a girl who enjoys sports and don’t want a girl who screams whenever a little dirt ends up on her shoes. But I don’t really wants to date a girl who fishes and hunts. I’m not that into the outdoors, granted I enjoy hiking, and occasionally will jump on a four wheeler and get covered in mud, but most of the time I would prefer going to a museum, checking out a show, or enjoying a nice dinner. My idea of enjoying the outdoors involves a camera not a fishing pole.
I’m not saying that this girl wouldn’t interest me, but if the site wants to show me how great it is, especially after I know I filled out questionairs and a profile, it might want to consider tweaking some algorithms. Then again, maybe I really do want a girl who can skin a deer and gut a fish. At least I would get to learn how to cook the wildlife.
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They’re unsuccessful at online dating too so they’re lying to lure you into their woman trap! My wife told me she loved cooking and cleaning while we were dating. Hell, she used to clean my apartment before parties so she could impress her friends. Now, I do it all.
That is what they teach them in sex ed classes during middle school when they separate us out. Don’t fall for their tricks like I did ;-)
Online dating can be tricky. I think it’s easier for girls than for guys. Anyway, I met my husband on Yahoo! Personals waaaaaaay back when it was free. He had written a cute lil ad about how he liked to get lost while driving and that he wanted someone to get lost with. *grin*
Anyway, it wasn’t until we sat and discussed HTML and CSS for an hour at Davanni’s that I knew I’d marry him someday. ;)
Hahaha I love this post! I want you to date a girl who can gut a fish!