To all the single people of the GB

[jezzilee]

Have you tried any online dating sites?

I am on two and they are both kind of ridiculous. Please share your insight, and any hilarious incidents that may have occurred so that I may feel better about my own experiences. I will share some of mine as well.

 

[AngusBridie]

I’m married. Guess I’ll go post in “ why do you cry “ thread. Best of luck to you

 

[Que]

Have you tried any online dating sites?

I am on two and they are both kind of ridiculous. Please share your insight, and any hilarious incidents that may have occurred so that I may feel better about my own experiences. I will share some of mine as well.

I was 45 when I joined one. An extremely attractive, half Polynesian, half German, aeronautical engineer initiated contact with me. Her profile said she was seeking a partner between 35-55. I was right in the middle. We seemed to be getting on well for several days of messages going back and forth.

At the time I lived 2-3 hours from her but was in Tucson regularly and we planned to meet up.

The only picture that I had posted online at that point was one of me an Australian leather hat, slung low, Eastwood-style and I had a goatee in the picture. when I posted it it was the only picture of me that I had and I had, at that time, no way to take another picture of myself. A situation hard to conceive of now when everyone has camera phones. Shortly around that time though, I did get my first smartphone which of course did have a camera attached. She says something like, "You've got a handsome face, you really should post some more pictures. Brimming with confidence and just off about my fourth or fifth straight 12 and a half hour night shift, I snapped some not-so-flattering pictures in the cold morning light in the bathroom mirror. I thought a couple of days of gray scruff displayed character and although I didn't look horrible- it would definitely was not my best look. I actually thought at the time that if she responds positively to these pictures then she's definitely interested.

Her next message was that she had found somebody, was taking down her profile, and that she would really love to introduce me to her 55 year old secretary.

I didn't pursue that- so for all I know, her secretary was hot as hell... but the way I took that is that a little bit of scruff took me from aeronautical engineer hottie worthy to dowdy secretary material.

I haven't been seen in public unshaven since.

 

[jezzilee]

I’m married. Guess I’ll go post in “ why do you cry “ thread. Best of luck to you

lol. Seriously.

Last night I got a message, it said, "You can't be as nice as you look."

Of course I asked the sender why. He then went on to tell me he lost his best friend and no one would ever compare.

Me being the nice person that I am, I asked what happened. Apparently she very recently died of cancer but told him on her death bed to find another to take her place so it was okay that he was on a dating site less than a month after she died.

I told him I hoped he would find what he was looking for and wished him good luck. My thinking was he would understand the unstated I am not interested.

The next message I got from him was, "You are a player!!"



*blinks*

How did he go from me being not as nice as I look to I am a player?

I think he was drunk.

So now I am kind of laughing at him and his responses but was really curious as to where he came up with this.

Me, "Why did you call me a player."

Him (I kid you not this is verbatim) "Us to being plaid exept 1."

*blinks*

Me,"I am not here to play games. I understand you haven't found anyone that compares to the one you lost but calling me a player when you don't even know me is rather rude."

Him, " Well I'm honest."

Me, (getting annoyed now) "Calling me a player based on interactions you have had with others on this site is not honest. You have nothing to base that assumption on. Good luck in your search."

Him, "Suck it up, I'm not a liar."

Him after no reply from me, " Sorry had my best die."


I have not replied and I hope not to hear from him again....

 

[jezzilee]

I think I just figured out that cryptic message in my above post!! Used to being played except by 1!!!

 

[Wats_butthole]

Have you tried any online dating sites?

I am on two and they are both kind of ridiculous. Please share your insight, and any hilarious incidents that may have occurred so that I may feel better about my own experiences. I will share some of mine as well.

I am not. I am desirable. Sorry about your luck.

 

[jezzilee]

I am not. I am desirable. Sorry about your luck.

Being on a dating site does not mean you are not desirable. It's a fun way to meet new people.

 

[Wats_butthole]

Being on a dating site does not mean you are not desirable. It's a fun way to meet new people.

If that's what gets you through the week, you keep telling yourself that.

 

[jezzilee]

If that's what gets you through the week, you keep telling yourself that.

You're funny. Sort of.

 

[Trigger_Warning]

I have had success with zoosk.

However, twice, women I have talked to indicate they are only interested in friendship, which is more than okay. Both got very upset when I didn't give chase. I think their game was to say friends only and then get pursued. I don't play games so these "friendships" ended quickly.

 

[neakman]

If that's what gets you through the week, you keep telling yourself that.

LMAO... what exactly about you do think is remotely desirable??

 

[pink]

I was on POF. Never had any luck. It's the single life for me.

 

[MelissaBaby]

lol. Seriously.

Last night I got a message, it said, "You can't be as nice as you look."

Of course I asked the sender why. He then went on to tell me he lost his best friend and no one would ever compare.

Me being the nice person that I am, I asked what happened. Apparently she very recently died of cancer but told him on her death bed to find another to take her place so it was okay that he was on a dating site less than a month after she died.

I told him I hoped he would find what he was looking for and wished him good luck. My thinking was he would understand the unstated I am not interested.

The next message I got from him was, "You are a player!!"



*blinks*

How did he go from me being not as nice as I look to I am a player?

I think he was drunk.

So now I am kind of laughing at him and his responses but was really curious as to where he came up with this.

Me, "Why did you call me a player."

Him (I kid you not this is verbatim) "Us to being plaid exept 1."

*blinks*

Me,"I am not here to play games. I understand you haven't found anyone that compares to the one you lost but calling me a player when you don't even know me is rather rude."

Him, " Well I'm honest."

Me, (getting annoyed now) "Calling me a player based on interactions you have had with others on this site is not honest. You have nothing to base that assumption on. Good luck in your search."

Him, "Suck it up, I'm not a liar."

Him after no reply from me, " Sorry had my best die."


I have not replied and I hope not to hear from him again....

I guess I really am a cunt, because I'm sitting here thinking "Girlfriend told him she was dying of cancer to get rid of him"

 

[MelissaBaby]

I was on POF. Never had any luck. It's the single life for me.

I tried that out. I went on one date and it was a flop.

 

[Saint Peter]

I guess I really am a cunt, because I'm sitting here thinking "Girlfriend told him she was dying of cancer to get rid of him"

"Its not you. Its me."

 

[FGB]

I hit it off with a nice looking woman that lived about a hundred miles from me.
We messaged back and forth for a few days and then progressed to telephone calls.
She is a first cousin to a famous Country star...even has the same last name and is retired from the business.

Talked to her the day before we were to meet up...that is when she confessed that us dating might not be a good thing because of her being a Porno addict, not watching...doing! And the cocaine and alcohol addiction she was in recovery for might cause a few problems!

YA THINK?

Not only do I not need to be around someone like that but they do not need to be around me!

I still say hi on Facebook from time to time...

If you are looking for someone to date one needs to be fairly honest about things like that even if it make it harder to meet !

 

[Wats_butthole]

LMAO... what exactly about you do think is remotely desirable??

It doesn't matter what I think. The proof is in the pudding.

 

[pink]

I tried that out. I went on one date and it was a flop.

When I was looking at men, all and I mean all they wanted was to fuck.

When I looked for ladies, I got no responses.


I gave up.

 

[AngusBridie]

It doesn't matter what I think. The proof is in the pudding.

You seem like a 2

 

[jezzilee]

I have had success with zoosk.

However, twice, women I have talked to indicate they are only interested in friendship, which is more than okay. Both got very upset when I didn't give chase. I think their game was to say friends only and then get pursued. I don't play games so these "friendships" ended quickly.

I have not tried zoosk. Tinder was fun for a while, til I decided I wanted an actual relationship, and not just fuck buddies.

LMAO... what exactly about you do think is remotely desirable??

I giggled.

I was on POF. Never had any luck. It's the single life for me.

when you least expect it....

I guess I really am a cunt, because I'm sitting here thinking "Girlfriend told him she was dying of cancer to get rid of him"

He's back. Still pretty much incoherent. I am beyond words with this one. He makes absolutely no sense. Good thing there is a block option!

I tried that out. I went on one date and it was a flop.

My first date, the guy told me he was married and asked if that was okay. I excused myself to the restroom and left. We had already ordered, I hope he had to pay for everything.

"Its not you. Its me."

of course it's you!

 

[AngusBridie]

I hit it off with a nice looking woman that lived about a hundred miles from me.
We messaged back and forth for a few days and then progressed to telephone calls.
She is a first cousin to a famous Country star...even has the same last name and is retired from the business.

Talked to her the day before we were to meet up...that is when she confessed that us dating might not be a good thing because of her being a Porno addict, not watching...doing! And the cocaine and alcohol addiction she was in recovery for might cause a few problems!

YA THINK?

Not only do I not need to be around someone like that but they do not need to be around me!

I still say hi on Facebook from time to time...

If you are looking for someone to date one needs to be fairly honest about things like that even if it make it harder to meet !

I would have totally dated that chick. Can I have her number ?

 

[jezzilee]

I hit it off with a nice looking woman that lived about a hundred miles from me.
We messaged back and forth for a few days and then progressed to telephone calls.
She is a first cousin to a famous Country star...even has the same last name and is retired from the business.

Talked to her the day before we were to meet up...that is when she confessed that us dating might not be a good thing because of her being a Porno addict, not watching...doing! And the cocaine and alcohol addiction she was in recovery for might cause a few problems!

YA THINK?

Not only do I not need to be around someone like that but they do not need to be around me!

I still say hi on Facebook from time to time...

If you are looking for someone to date one needs to be fairly honest about things like that even if it make it harder to meet !

I had one guy confess in his second message he had herpes and then went on to educate me about the affliction. No thanks. I will pass.

When I was looking at men, all and I mean all they wanted was to fuck.

When I looked for ladies, I got no responses.


I gave up.

I am getting a lot of clingy guys. One that I have not yet met said we would probably wind up married if I really look like my pictures. Blocked him. Don't move so quick. Another one sent me a message that said you are MINE. Scary part was the site said he was a half a mile away from me at the time. BLOCKED!

 

[pink]

I moved to an area where there is a much larger gay/lesbian community. I'll be good.

 

[Sinny]

"Its not you. Its me."

 

[MelissaBaby]

"Its not you. Its me."

Agreed.