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I disagree with what the OP says. I've read many online dating profiles made by women(maybe) and I don't read too many super narrow preferences. I've read what they prefer, I've read that hey have certain attractions to things, but I haven't read too many "Must have blond hair, blue eyes, about 6' tall, abs like jesus, drives a sports car, a large member, make 6 figures, and does all the housework."
I do admit that I have read the "Must be tall" preference in most profiles though.
I disagree with what the OP says. I've read many online dating profiles made by women(maybe) and I don't read too many super narrow preferences. I've read what they prefer, I've read that hey have certain attractions to things, but I haven't read too many "Must have blond hair, blue eyes, about 6' tall, abs like jesus, drives a sports car, a large member, make 6 figures, and does all the housework."
I do admit that I have read the "Must be tall" preference in most profiles though.
I saw a "must be amphibious" one, once. I'll let you know if it comes up again.
I have a very specific range. I admit it. For instance if I posted an ad, it might say I prefer an over 5ft10, athletic-fit, outgoing, educated male, preferably black and between the age of 25-30. Is it ruling out a lot of men? Yes. But is it honest and what I actually want, yep. Now where the problem begins is if the narrowed target is achievable for the person that wants it. You can be as specific and as narrow as you want, but if you can't attract or get men in this criteria then it becomes a bit unrealistic and limiting. A lot of times there are people in delusion about dating-they want XYZ, but either they lack what they want, or they can't attract what they want and yet they still keep up parameters and don't meet men that would otherwise be great for them.
Perhaps this women is being overly narrow and limiting herself from meeting really good men... On the other hand maybe she is aware that her preferences are narrow, but has success meeting men that meet her narrowness and therefore she continues her standards, knowing full well she weeds out a lot of men..
But do most women operate like this? No. I have plenty of friends that might be specific about some things, but aren't so narrow, that tons of men don't stand a chance. The truth from what I've observed is that a lot of people are open to different types and aren't so rigid... The ones that are very rigid seem to represent a smaller pool of the dating population. And honestly usually once they start to realize that they might be limiting themselves, they tend to open up to more possibilities.
I disagree with what the OP says. I've read many online dating profiles made by women(maybe) and I don't read too many super narrow preferences. I've read what they prefer, I've read that hey have certain attractions to things, but I haven't read too many "Must have blond hair, blue eyes, about 6' tall, abs like jesus, drives a sports car, a large member, make 6 figures, and does all the housework."
I do admit that I have read the "Must be tall" preference in most profiles though.
That's pretty common in Chicago. What's weird is girls that are 5'4" request a guy that is 6'. I'm a tad over 6' and I can't be with a girl that is 8 inches shorter than me unless she is going to be wearing 6 inch heels most of the time.
That's pretty common in Chicago. What's weird is girls that are 5'4" request a guy that is 6'. I'm a tad over 6' and I can't be with a girl that is 8 inches shorter than me unless she is going to be wearing 6 inch heels most of the time.
So, it's weird that someone 5'4" wants someone your height but it's not weird that you can't be with someone 5'4"?
Saw a 34 year old woman whose online dating profile stated, "I only go for cute bald/shaved Hispanic guys from age 33 to 39, so if you don't meet this criteria don't waste your time."
No wonder online dating is a waste of time for guys. Most guys also have their likes/dislikes but they are usually guidelines, not hard and fast rules. I think most men are more flexible and open minded in this regard....
I have parameters, but not that hardcore! Haha! And people say I'm picky. Now I feel a little better.
So, it's weird that someone 5'4" wants someone your height but it's not weird that you can't be with someone 5'4"?
Are you smoking crack? Two different angles. He was talking about compatability (he is tall) where as short(er) women with extreme height requirements are no different than guys with large breast requirements ("36 double D"). But hey, at least women can buy breasts...guys are pretty much stuck with the height they are given at birth.
Saw a 34 year old woman whose online dating profile stated, "I only go for cute bald/shaved Hispanic guys from age 33 to 39, so if you don't meet this criteria don't waste your time."
No wonder online dating is a waste of time for guys. Most guys also have their likes/dislikes but they are usually guidelines, not hard and fast rules. I think most men are more flexible and open minded in this regard....
It's not a waste of time if she tells you exactly what she wants. If you don't fit her criteria...move on!! A waste of time is when she lollygags about it all and then, after a few dates, she finally tells you what she wants.
[honesty is the best policy]
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