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Old 06-17-2015, 02:08 PM
 
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Despite the judgmental vibe and attitude, I do KIND OF agree. A woman with no support system in place, who can't even join a website to find a decent "date night sitter" probably should not be dating. Not only is it uncomfortable for her date, but it's potentially dangerous for her kid(s) to bring guys home to the house with kiddo there, especially when she doesn't know them well yet. It's just not good. And while I can also appreciate a person who has kids and those kids are their first priority, how about maybe not using for your main profile pic the photo of you with a child? And I'm talking to the men here, because a lot of em do this. I don't find it attractive, I find it weird. If I got to know a guy and I really, really liked him, I could deal with his fatherhood and everything, fine, but trying to promote yourself sexually and your kid, right there in the same photo, it's a bit much...
Not being judgemental, just calling a spade a spade. I tried to get to know women just like the ones I mentioned above. They had an excuse for everything. The good ones, never made an excuse. They knew what they were worth and carried themselves with confidence, even though everyone (male and female) has some insecurities.
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Old 06-17-2015, 02:08 PM
 
Location: Richmond VA
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The whole "don't want to date just looking for attention"... I don't have any idea how a person would even know that for sure?

Because she might want to date, but she might not want to date YOU. Whatever she says might just be an excuse. The fact that she isn't willing to give any and every guy a chance does not mean that she is just seeking attention with no desire to follow through. She might be waiting for "Mr. Right" and something about ya put her off.
Yeah, but it isn't just about women who are in contact and then ghost because they have lost interest. How about people who get in contact, then delete their profile? That happens a lot also. And of course, the people you actually meet who seem normal at first but then are clearly not functional adults and you wouldn't date again on a bet. Or the guys you aren't sure about but meet them anyway and you realize that your first instinct was correct, they are not interested or not appropriate or not normal after all.

It's Not necessarily about being rejected....there are lots of ways people can demonstrate they aren't really seeking a true relationship.

And no, I never take it personally. No way I could take it personally from someone I don't personally know.

Occasionally I get frustrated because a guy who might be a good one got away before I felt he really had a chance to know me.....but 95% of the time, I'm not disappointed at all.
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