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I decided to give Internet dating (OkCupid) another shot. Upon meeting my date, it was glaringly obvious he was a closeted homosexual. (Nothing wrong with being gay, except I want to date a straight man! I even checked his profile after the date to make sure he identified himself as "straight" and I didn't misunderstand.) I deleted my account after this date and have permanently given up on Internet dating. Misery loves company - let's hear your most horrific, terrible, Internet dating stories!
Wow. Yikes. I actually don't have many horror stories. I was approached by a man on OKC a couple months ago. We talked for a bit and were going to meet up, but something seemed off. I later (like the next day) discovered during conversation that he had been arrested many times and was a drug dealer in the past, and is still an addict (opiates). He went ballistic on me when I expressed second thoughts. Just bat sh*t crazy. He made many attempts to contact me by creating new profiles, eventually, after about a week or two, he gave up. (he didn't stalk me every day or anything, but his last message came about two weeks after I declined the date).
I've been doing the online dating thing for over two years on and off. I've met some great and interesting people, and folks who are what I like to call characters. Aside from the above story, I don't really have any truly horrible experiences or dates. I've been on dates where I didn't feel any chemistry, but none that were truly that bad. I've briefly dated several men, and have been in two relationships.
I actually have a date tonight with a gentleman I met on OKC. Woot!
I have a side question for the ladies: What would catch your interest to talk to someone online?
A profile that catches my attention. An individual who I think would be a compatible fit. Attractive (to me), high intellect, wit, sense of humor, excellent written communication skills, progressive-leaning, free-thinker (or spiritual in the nontheistic sense), and nerdy/geeky (or creative/artistic) attributes.
I have several. I don't even know where to start. Been doing online dating since my divorce 4 years ago. Its been mostly a disaster. A memorable date was a woman who met me out on a Saturday night at a bar and proceeded to start drinking whisky as soon as she sat down. Downed a couple before I finished my first beer. After talking for an hour, pretended to have a work emergency and literally walked out on my. This was at like 8:30 on a Saturday night. I'm generally considered a decent looking guy and I didn't say anything offensive or rude. It was just weird.
My good story is I'm dating a woman now who I met on EHarmony 6 months ago. We had what I thought was a good date, but then I couldn't get her to return a phone call. Fast forward about 6 months and I stumbled on her profile again and emailed her asking what happened. She said I was her last date and she wasn't ready to date then. We ended up going out on a date and have seen each other about once a week since. I'd see her more, but our schedules don't allow for it, and she has a 3 year old daughter who she hasn't decided to introduce me to yet. However, we're exclusive now and its going very well.
I have several. I don't even know where to start. Been doing online dating since my divorce 4 years ago. Its been mostly a disaster. A memorable date was a woman who met me out on a Saturday night at a bar and proceeded to start drinking whisky as soon as she sat down. Downed a couple before I finished my first beet. After talking for an hour, pretended to have a work emergency and literally walked out on my. This was at like 8:30 on a Saturday night. I'm generally considered a decent looking guy and I didn't say anything offensive or rude. It was just weird.
My good story is I'm dating a woman now who I met on EHarmony 6 months ago. We had what I thought was a good date, but then I couldn't get her to return a phone call. Fast forward about 6 months and I stumbled on her profile again and emailed her asking what happened. She said I was her last date and she wasn't ready to date then. We ended up going out on a date and have seen each other about once a week since. I'd see her more, but our schedules don't allow for it, and she has a 3 year old daughter who she hasn't decided to introduce me to yet. However, we're exclusive now and its going very well.
Good luck to you and her! I like hearing good stories. Actually, I know quite a few people who have had great success with online dating. While I am still in the scene, I have been in relationships and made meaningful connections along the way. The gentleman I am seeing tonight is a great catch, and we're both very excited.
You would think it would be better and easier with the Internet since you can skip the awkward moment of your friends poking you in the side saying, "Go talk to her!"
You would think it would be better and easier with the Internet since you can skip the awkward moment of your friends poking you in the side saying, "Go talk to her!"
I guess not.
Thats what I used to think until I became single again at 40. Nope, its even harder.
I decided to give Internet dating (OkCupid) another shot. Upon meeting my date, it was glaringly obvious he was a closeted homosexual. (Nothing wrong with being gay, except I want to date a straight man! I even checked his profile after the date to make sure he identified himself as "straight" and I didn't misunderstand.) I deleted my account after this date and have permanently given up on Internet dating. Misery loves company - let's hear your most horrific, terrible, Internet dating stories!
You would think it would be better and easier with the Internet since you can skip the awkward moment of your friends poking you in the side saying, "Go talk to her!"
I guess not.
You'd think, but it's much more difficult because you're scrutinized on every little thing. And God forbid you aren't exactly like what they interpreted your profile to be.
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