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There are two big cities each 2-1/2 hours from here and I go to StL quite often, but I'm out of the dating pool due to health reasons right now but I feel great so going kind of crazy here. Waaah! I need a FWB! LOL, JK. Seriously though, I did think about doing the FWB with my dance partner but realized he is in love with me so decided not to.
Sometimes, I think things can't really be as bad as I've come to espouse. Then I read things like that. Thank you for reassuring me.
According to posters here who tried both the free and paid dating sites. There really is no difference in quality of people you meet. Most said they see same people who also are on free sites.
Depends on the person really how they choose the right person. Honestly before I met my husband on POF, I already am feeling hopeless and thinking it's a waste of time. I really was ready to give up my search.
So really, I can relate to frustration online seekers felt. Been there.
I've been on POF and am currently on Match. I haven't met anyone; but going by the search results so far, the women on Match are a definite step above the trailer park skimmings over on POF.
well, at least when I was casual dating on POF, (I only stayed there for two weeks) I met TONS of good looking guys. I never looked for a serious relationship, but surprisingly, I found several guys who were extremely intellectual.
I have to say free dating site is much better than paid site like match.com. Reasons are simple.
1. Free site attracts more people, dating for the most part is really just numbers game.
2. People on match.com (and this is just my own gross generalization) can be a little bit on the "desperate" side. Perhaps should learn to loosen up and relax more. You are not going to find the love of your life on the first online conversation. I have so many guys on match.com asked me the strange question, "Do you see marriage in your future?" Duh, a little too fast, don't you think?
well, at least when I was casual dating on POF, (I only stayed there for two weeks) I met TONS of good looking guys. I never looked for a serious relationship, but surprisingly, I found several guys who were extremely intellectual.
I have to say free dating site is much better than paid site like match.com. Reasons are simple.
1. Free site attracts more people, dating for the most part is really just numbers game.
2. People on match.com (and this is just my own gross generalization) can be a little bit on the "desperate" side. Perhaps should learn to loosen up and relax more. You are not going to find the love of your life on the first online conversation. I have so many guys on match.com asked me the strange question, "Do you see marriage in your future?" Duh, a little too fast, don't you think?
HAHAHA. Maybe someone needs to tell that to the women out there in the OLD world, so as to knock some of their entitled egos out of the sky.
Yeah, I think In many ways, online dating resembles offline dating — the resulting relationships are no different. It's simply the process itself that's altered. You have met desperate people, people with entitlement issues offline, you will meet those same people online. So I don't get why there is a stigma associated with free dating site.
I read an article online and it says that the most successful online daters have the least expectations. Two people might join the site after ending long term relationships and moving to a new city without many friends. They both used the site to meet more people and go on more dates, while using their limited free time efficiently. It makes a lot of sense.
I have a girlfriend who signed on match.com and she started talking to this guy, and after only 5 conversations and two dates, she expected him to remove his profile online. She's a great girl, but I can see why her approach is a little bit on the "desperate and controlling" side.
Why are there good looking men on PoF...the ones who say they are looking for a relationship? I would think some lady would snatch you up real quick if you're as nice as you say you are.
Also, why do all the men say on their profiles that they want a woman who is intelligent/can hold a conversation? I would think those things would be assumed (and not need to be stated). Are there that many stupid women running around that men need to say they want someone intelligent? Unless they really are looking for a rocket scientist..don't most woman have common sense/intelligence and can hold a conversation?
Being good looking for a guy, isn't the same as it is for a girl. A good looking guy still has to have something to offer besides being nice to look at. It's definitely an advantage, but an average looking guy that's educated with a decent income is more in demand, than a good looking guy that serves tables or drives a forklift for a living.
As for your other question........
Most women can't hold a conversation from the perspective of a man, and the ones that can, aren't looking for the type of men that are on free dating sites like POF. After meeting one bimbo after another, some guys throw it out there that they're looking for someone that's not stupid, but that's a lost cause on POF LOL
Why are there good looking men on PoF...the ones who say they are looking for a relationship? I would think some lady would snatch you up real quick if you're as nice as you say you are.
Also, why do all the men say on their profiles that they want a woman who is intelligent/can hold a conversation? I would think those things would be assumed (and not need to be stated). Are there that many stupid women running around that men need to say they want someone intelligent? Unless they really are looking for a rocket scientist..don't most woman have common sense/intelligence and can hold a conversation?
Here's a fun catch: How many people (men or women) do you know that describe themselves as "not intelligent"?
It's like the women's profiles that say "no cheaters, players, etc." Nobody is going to look at either of those profiles and think to themselves, "Hmm, I probably shouldn't message them because I'm stupid/a player/etc."
Here's a fun catch: How many people (men or women) do you know that describe themselves as "not intelligent"?
It's like the women's profiles that say "no cheaters, players, etc." Nobody is going to look at either of those profiles and think to themselves, "Hmm, I probably shouldn't message them because I'm stupid/a player/etc."
Being good looking for a guy, isn't the same as it is for a girl. A good looking guy still has to have something to offer besides being nice to look at. It's definitely an advantage, but an average looking guy that's educated with a decent income is more in demand, than a good looking guy that serves tables or drives a forklift for a living.
As for your other question........
Most women can't hold a conversation from the perspective of a man, and the ones that can, aren't looking for the type of men that are on free dating sites like POF. After meeting one bimbo after another, some guys throw it out there that they're looking for someone that's not stupid, but that's a lost cause on POF LOL
Seems like income is really important for a lot of women. Some women doth protest in denial too much.
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Seriously though, I did think about doing the FWB with my dance partner but realized he is in love with me so decided not to.
