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Yeah, ladies using OLD have this idea somehow that guys like things that they also like. If you're trying to get a guy to bite, the last thing he wants to read is:
"I would like to meet someone who is into all the fun things that everyone is supposed to say on these things. I like puppies kittens and walks on the beach... I exercise regularly I have 2 dogs, and they are awesome! I am looking for a guy who can help me carry mulch (those bags weigh 50lbs) help me do yard work, and lift heavy things. Someone who likes to go out on dates, and or be happy to just sit at home with the dogs!"
Look, I'm glad this gal exercises, but if I'm relegated to being a day laborer, at least she could be younger than 38 and not be a bar fly who literally graduated from college with a basketweaving degree.
The concept of selling themselves to a guy is just completely lost on them. When you buy a car, do you buy it when the salesperson has told you what you came to hear or after he throws the keys at you and walks away? The next woman's profile I see that says, "I want the house, big yard, 2.1 kids and a white picket fence lifestyle", I would just about marry on the spot. Thankfully, in a sense, most all these women want to be "bros" who demonstrate they can blow money like it's going out of style by planning a vacation every month or two and only compete with guys, so I am confident that I won't have to back my claim up.
Wait, what? So, it is bad that she hopes you will enjoy physical activity like she does and have a hobby in common? And it's bad that she hopes you will help her lift a bag of mulch because that's too much work for you -- but it also means she is competing with guys???
I guess the problem here is that she can lift half the 50lb bag, but you cannot lift the other half, and so this makes you insecure?
Well, most everyone on an OLD site professes to be unique, yet doesn't exhibit such a nature. That's fine. Not a chance that every single person on Earth is that distinct. Selfies imply that you are a loser, though. How many times can you see a bunch of profiles where someone take pics of themselves in a bathroom of a bedroom and think...."Don't you have ANY instances where you are out in actual sunlight?" You can Google the Myspace angle effect.
It's not a big deal. You shouldn't take it so seriously. It's just a picture and some words.
lol Alfred, POF in your area looks pretty dismal. I don't like some of those names they assign themselves like hottie, sexy, cutie or variations thereof. They tend to overinflate their perception of their own looks. They may think they're a "hottie" but their face would be more befitting a Purina bag.
There IS a lot of just plain lazy, "HI HOW R U" crap out there, but if you persevere, decent ones will come along. Just have to sort through a lot of chaff.
Yep. I thank Odin I had a pretty good overall experience. I came across a lot of interesting people, and dated some of them, and married one of them.
I did have a pretty awesome profile. It represented me, and was very effective in attracting the demographic I was interested in.
Online dating summed up, is average women with high standards and lots and lots of creepy dudes LOL
When I did it, the part I hated the most was trying to figure out if I was about to go out with a fat chick. They would put average or curvy on their profile and only have face pics. When I think average, I'm thinking someone that isn't athletic or rail thin, but someone that's still height weight proportionate. When I think curvy, I'm thinking a girl with a big behind, that's not too fat everywhere else.
Apparently, in the world of online dating, these words mean full figured. I got to the point that I wouldn't meet someone unless they had a full body pic or it said "slender" or "athletic" on their profile.
Average: Fat.
Curvy: Really fat.
Athletic: Fat but doesn't think so.
A few extra pounds: So fat a dolly has to remove them and has been on a talk show because they are so fat.
Slim: Maybe slim or average or delusional.
Here are some tidbits from my local POF feed, women ages 24-33:
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- Hey there! I'm very new to this, bit here goes nothing! I'll start off by saying, I am fairly new to -----, I moved from a small town in ------, to the west coast because, let's just say, I have a strong sense of wanderlust and adventure and when it comes to travel, I've been very independent because it's my dream in life to see the world (or part of it). I am pretty down to earth, I love the outdoors and Im not afraid to get some dirt under my fingernails and yet, I really like to dress up and take care of myself too.
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I am an adventurous person who loves dogs, hockey and the outdoors. My dog Gus is my best friend and goes everywhere with me! I am passionate and spontaneous and looking for someone who is also. I am a bit of a free spirit so if that isn't something you are looking for I am not for you.
I enjoy all of the local scenes ---- has to offer, like the free music, bike races, first Fridays and other such events. As well as all the outdoor activities around.
I am looking for someone who is open minded and has awesome communication skills. I want someone to join me in adventures no matter what they are.
Quote:
I like to enjoy life and all it has to offer. I take the good with the bad and I try to keep a positive outlook in life. Ideally, I am looking to find that one person in life to walk side by side with as equals. That being said, I am not looking to just jump straight into a relationship either. I think that it is important to form a friendship first with someone to have a solid foundation to build from. If sparks and chemistry just happen to be there as well that is just a plus! I enjoy getting outside and enjoying everything ------ has to offer. If you want to know more than ask. :-)
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I am a fun loving girl looking for a great guy to share this crazy life with. I enjoy the outdoors, camping, backpacking and hiking. I enjoy watching sports, especially college football... I'm a major ----- fan! I like traveling and seeing new places. I enjoy running. I ran a few half marathons, and am currently training for another, and then a full after that, hopefully I may die doing it LOL. I also enjoy snuggling up on the couch with a good book or movie. I don't generally watch TV... There is so much more to do out there.
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"I have two beautiful daughters who are my life and drive. Family and friendships are very important to me and I am blessed to have the people I love in my life. Being active and healthy is important to me as well. Enjoy playing sports, working out, crossfit, any type of exercise basically. I also enjoy being outdoors. Hiking, swimming, camping, fishing are just a few examples. I am an honest and straight forward person. Caring, sensitive and wear my heart on my sleeve. I have lived and learned, tripped and fell, yet I am proud of who I became. Looking for someone that is understanding, honest, and loyal."
Cliches used:
love to travel? check
love dogs? check
love family? check
cheer on the local sports team? check
just as comfortable getting dirty outside as dressing up for a night on the town! check
like doing anything outdoors? check and double check
I could rearrange those cliches and write all their profiles for them.
Seriously, are people really that boring? Are they really that unoriginal and banal? I don't think that these women, in reality, have so little going on between their ears, but their profiles make it seem that way. I really don't want to think that.
On the plus side, since I live in a place where being fit is cool, there are a lot of "athletic" women that are actually athletic. Still, I can't stomach more than a few minutes of reading that dreck. I can tell everything I need to know from the pictures if they put at least 4 or 5, which most do.
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I may die doing it LOL. I also enjoy snuggling up on the couch with a good book or movie. 
