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Old 10-23-2008, 08:46 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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It doesn't take a professor of Anthropology to see that the female species is on some level looking for a mate that can provide.

I don't understand this question.
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:41 PM
 
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Would women date an unemployed guy?

Unemployment happens all the time to everyone. But when I'm unemployed, I feel like a loser not worthy of a gal. But now I'm nearing 40 and I say, at least I got some youth left! And then I reason, after I was unemployed some time I did become a winner and get a good job. So now I say I should give myself a break and even date women when I'm unemployed. But then I'd have to go dutch and can't pay for them; only for me - gotta be the only way unemployed.

How do you feel about this, women? What were your expereinces?

How about unemployed guys dating experiences too? How the women take it?

It's hard having life on hold unemployed.
I would not make a decision for not dating someone because they were unemployed. There are a lot of people in the unemployed group lately. If a guy has been unemployed for 2 years or more, unless they were on disability, I would consider them a slacker and would not be interested. I would not mind dutch(if I were single)
everyone is very aware of the economy, unless someone is rich is a different thing, but the normal Joe blow will understand where you are coming from. Hope thing work out for you.

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Old 10-23-2008, 10:05 PM
 
Location: Duncan, OK
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Let's try to get this thread back on topic, and stop with the personal attacks.

Thanks all!
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Old 10-23-2008, 10:39 PM
 
Location: Gary, WV & Springfield, ME
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Would women date an unemployed guy?
I would and I have. I once considered marrying a man that was unemployed the whole time I was dating him. I don't think he was employable as he had terrible flashbacks from his time in Vietnam. He made a major mistake with me and I gave him a cold shoulder that I think may have altered the weather on the entire eastern seaboard.

I don't personally hold unemployment against any man. I am not looking for a man to support me financially and I prefer older men, so that tends to be men of retirement age. The older I get, the less important employment is. However, if a man kept suggesting that we do things that cost money and then wanted me to pay for both of us plus provide the transportation, it would get real old, real fast.
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Old 10-24-2008, 01:32 PM
 
Location: TwilightZone
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I am a woman, and I have to go to the gym all the time. I have to spend all my time doing my hair, painting my toenails, and eating right, just so I can date men who can afford to take me to dinner.
Or just find a career then you probably wouldn't have to do all that...
this isn't the 50s anymore
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Old 10-24-2008, 01:35 PM
 
Location: TwilightZone
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I think it's great when a girl puts a lot of work into looking good and all of that, I appreciate that, and cute toenails, LOL, but I don't buy girls drinks. I'm happy to buy her a drink after she buys me one, but it's against everything I believe about dating and social dynamics to buy a girl a drink.

Back in the day, and maybe some girls remember this, my dad certainly does, you bought a girl a drink, it meant she would be thankful and talk to you for a bit at least. Now, you buy a girl a drink, she owes you nothing, barely even a thanks, sometimes she just walks away. I've seen it happen! Not to me, because I'm not a tool, so I'm not stupid enough to buy a girl a drink. And if a girl asks me, "Will you buy me a drink?" "No, but you can buy me one!" Whatever most guys do, do the opposite -- best recipe for success with hot girls, at least. They get hit on constantly, you can't be just any other guy. Most guys are anxious to buy a girl a drink. I'm not. I'm anxious to see if I can make her buy me a drink. And it works, too.
I agree with the theory,but I've tried that and it seemed of course to backfire...you don't buy into their game,they find you boring and eventually find plenty of guys who will.
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Old 10-24-2008, 01:50 PM
 
Location: Wichita,Kansas
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If you are a really nice person but fat, broke, and ugly, well, plan on sitting home alone in front of the TV Friday night, because if you go to a bar and can't even afford to buy a lady a drink, you might as well just stay home and get yourself a six-pack.
Guess i know where i ll be tonight
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Old 10-24-2008, 01:54 PM
 
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It doesn't take a professor of Anthropology to see that the female species is on some level looking for a mate that can provide
I thought that woman wanting their equal status means that they also pay their way?
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Old 10-24-2008, 01:55 PM
 
Location: TwilightZone
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I thought that woman wanting their equal status means that they also pay their way?
Well said!
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Old 10-24-2008, 02:04 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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Guess i know where i ll be tonight
Aaaww, don't be soooo sad! Come over and we'll split the 6-pack as I don't go to non-smoking bars. Cheap, efficient, and friendly!
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