Things I've Learned...

[Lizzie_Borden]

Because meeting women is about circumstances, and "circumstances" isn't something you don't always get to control.

...

Which is Internet dating. It's not the greatest; in fact it's pretty much crap. But it's better than nothing.

You know, internet dating really isn't so bad.

You meet the people that exist outside of your work/social life/home sphere.

There's just not enough time in the day to live your life, and get involved in every single social opportuninty available as a chance to meet people.

You might meet some cycling enthusiast, who does swing dancing on the weekends and spends their weeknights teaching the clarinet to underprivledged kids.

They might be perfect for you, but unless you put yourself in a position where your paths might cross, then you might not meet them.

Intenet dating gives you a chance to meet those people who lives you normally wouldn't intersect with.

 

[skate and fuck]

I always used to feel like a pervert doing it. BUT it has allowed me to meet some amazing women.

the thing I"VE learned:
it grows on you, because it's refreshing to meet someone outside of your social sphere of people.

its good for travel, to talk to someone for a long time on the internet, exchange pics etc, and then meet them when you travel, not purposfully FOR them (to a different city or state) and its more fluid, and what comes along with it is 'acceptable strings' there is never a relationship WITHOUT strings, no strings doesnt exsist, you need to find strings that your comfortable with

SELL YOURSELF SHORT- so she is blown away upon meeting you.

 

[juslooking]

i've never done online dating so i guess i have nothing to share here....
i wouldn't mind a man who just does real sex and not cyper sex
have the majority of men forgotten what the real deal feels like??

I think there is a lot to be said about this but I think this can be said about women also.

 

[Annabell4you]

Reading this makes me wonder why anyone even gives internet dating a shot...

I totally agree. Makes me so happy I'm not internet dating!

 

[hellsgate]

I prefer internet dating. I hate dealing with too much drama. Such as parents, ex-significant other(s), siblings or church members that won't mind their own business. Especially with as many 30-something ladies out there that have kids. And (god forbid they have kids,) as that just jacks up everyone's persistant belief that if any girl I'm interested in gets further than ten feet from their controlling gaze, she'll get knocked-up (again, with triplets or worse,) as soon as she's in the theater with the lights down, watching "Sleepless In Seattle" (or whatever) with me with a thermous of hot chocolate.

*rolling my eyes*

I'm currently instant messaging with a beautiful lady in Boston named Rory.

 

[Aquagal]

SELL YOURSELF SHORT- so she is blown away upon meeting you.

Bwahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!

 

[Iamnotthe1]

I like romance so that's what I was looking for and I found it. Sex without romance doesn't appeal to me.

I agree. Romance is the key to the best sex and an open mind to explore everything possible.

 

[desiree_d]

I think we're up to No. 16...try to get "verified" a service that basically verifies what you say is true; and correspond with others who are also; thus saving you from making the mistake of chatting with someone in Nigeria....and don't ever send money!

 

[Ex Princess]

You know, internet dating really isn't so bad.

You meet the people that exist outside of your work/social life/home sphere.

There's just not enough time in the day to live your life, and get involved in every single social opportuninty available as a chance to meet people.

You might meet some cycling enthusiast, who does swing dancing on the weekends and spends their weeknights teaching the clarinet to underprivledged kids.

They might be perfect for you, but unless you put yourself in a position where your paths might cross, then you might not meet them.

Intenet dating gives you a chance to meet those people who lives you normally wouldn't intersect with.

I agree. I have had good luck with meeting men online. Only a few times the picture has lied A LOT for me and I have only been on one date that was unbearable which is great odds for me since I've been on at least 30 online dates in my lifetime...

 

[heartoftexasgrl]

15) If he says he's 6'0", he's really 5'10". If he says he's over 6'0", he's probably telling the truth.

This, exactly. If he says he's 5'10", he's really 5'8", which is pretty awkward when I'm the actual 5'10" that I said I was. I couldn't care less if the guy is a little bit shorter or the same height as me, but lying about it is just stupid. And annoying.

 

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[Biker_Type]

yep, the physical descriptions are often an avenue for creative interpretation! (i honestly never thought it would be any different) but is a lady 5'8 and 260lbs REALYY just "chunky"? and i like big women!!!! i did meet my OL on a 'free' dating site, neither of us were members so some coded messages were needed to beat the system and find e-mails. that said we've been together 5+ years, biggest problem was originally we lived 250 miles apart. soon as i figured out how special she was i hauled my ass down her direction. also we're both mature enough to not be game players, and to know what we wanted!

<---------- thats us!

 

[Felix_Jones]

yep, the physical descriptions are often an avenue for creative interpretation! (i honestly never thought it would be any different) but is a lady 5'8 and 260lbs REALYY just "chunky"? and i like big women!!!! i did meet my OL on a 'free' dating site, neither of us were members so some coded messages were needed to beat the system and find e-mails. that said we've been together 5+ years, biggest problem was originally we lived 250 miles apart. soon as i figured out how special she was i hauled my ass down her direction. also we're both mature enough to not be game players, and to know what we wanted!

<---------- thats us!

Yeah, internet dating has turned the word "curvy" into a euphemism for morbidly obese.

 

[panty_aussie]

From Online Dating:

1) If a profile has multiple photos, the worst one is the most accurate depiction

2) Average = Fat, A Few Extra Pounds = Morbidly Obese, BBW = Bring a construction crew for removing a wall

3) You will have to go on five dates before meeting a tolerable person

4) Religious people are weird and opinionated, but dating online makes it easy to weed them out

5) Women will invite you to their place for sex on the first meeting, also to do a lame movie assignment for a class

6) Forget chivalry, spend what you want and not a penny more

7) 7 Internet inches = 5 IRL inches

8) If she says she has a thing for stroking cock, make sure 'she' doesn't have a cock that 'she' wants you to stroke too.

9) If she gives you a picture of her, it might not be her. Actually try to get to know the person before asking for pictures.

10) If she tells you that she is really dirty, make sure to ask her if she still showers and brushes her teeth.

11) Kinky can mean a lot of things, including tying you up and dripping hot candle wax on your chest. My poor left nipple.

12) The camera might add ten pounds, but apparently the internet adds fifty.

13) Surprisingly, you can dress for a first date like you dove in your closet and put on anything which stuck to you.

14) There are women out there whose presence is so offensive that it can't be tolerated for more than an hour.

15) If he says he's 6'0", he's really 5'10". If he says he's over 6'0", he's probably telling the truth.

16) if she says she like the outdoors it means she gets off her couch to drive two minutes to the shops instead of walking there

17) gives her number out to you within five min is desperate and has had ten dates this week none have worked out cause she is nuts

18) when she says she is little short means she is just above you're waist

19) says she wild girl means she likes to sit home watch movies followed by some book reading and will occasional get drunk at a club

 

[Ex Princess]

If all these people are getting such terrible results, I'm thinking yall are doing it wrong!

If you spend some time communicating and getting to know one another for more than 30 seconds reading a profile you'll uncover more than enough info to detect a person's true intentions with internet dating.

I've turned down many guys because I could tell they would not put in any effort into getting to know me first, probably because they just wanted a cum dumpster for the night. Through discussion, you can also gather more about a person's true physical description. I've had men tell me, "yeah, that picture was taken 10 years ago."