I kind of hate myself for using a Britney Spears song for a post title, but it had to be done.
I joined an online dating site. Again. It’s like I’ve forgotten what happened last time.
It seems like every two years, I decide that it’s a good idea and to have another go at it. The site I joined is one I’ve been on before. I never had any luck with it in the past. Last time I was on it, I was active on and off for a year and a half. A considerable amount of time. I never had a date, the only responses to my profile were “Hey – wanna chat” and “What’s up – you’re hot”. Both are not-so-subtle code for “Let’s fuck”.
Which is all fine and dandy, except when you’re actually looking for a relationship. I knew then (and I know even more so now), that fun is fun, but it will take away the drive to finding something meaningful. Why try to find someone when the hole is already being filled (literally and figuratively).
So, here I am. The good news is, I’m sure to have loads of blog fodder over the next however-long. The bad news is, the one guy I met already (who seemed like he was going to be a lot of fun) turned out to be a huge disappointment. C’est la vie. Apparently.
I’m going to meet Dude #2 today, hopefully, he doesn’t turn out to be a dud like the one from Friday. He’s either really sweet or needy. If I have a choice between a Stage 5 Clinger and Mr. Cold Cycle, I think I’d take cold cycle. At least they give you room to breathe, even if you’re fuming the entire time. I’m really just not into asphyxiation.
Wish me luck, guys. I think I need it!
Though I was initially angry at you for getting that song in my head, it quickly dissipated, replaced by the excitement of the pending posts regarding your (mis)adventures in online dating. No matter how weird of awkward your interactions, just remember, "it's all blog fodder." Best of luck to you.
ReplyDeleteSo we don't get a link to go check out your profile? I always love seeing what people post about themselves on dating sites. And no judgments, that's how I met my wife. We currently don't hate each other, so that has to speak for something, right?
ReplyDeleteSo excited! The only thing I like more than bad date stories are bad in-law stories. I hope one of your guys brings his mom on the first date.
ReplyDeletePickleope - thanks, I think I need it.
ReplyDeleteBeer - ummmm... not everyone... but maybe I'll email it to you and you can make it 'wife material' instead of 'come over and fuck me material'. That's something I appear to be struggling with! :)
Jill - yeah. That happened. Seriously. http://www.thatwhitegirls.com/2011/10/sometimes-you-feel-like-nut-sometimes_7127.html
Well, if you're feeling brave, our e-mail address is on our page and our profile. I always avoided the girls that just looked like they wanted a 'wham bam thank you ma'am' when I was e-dating, so I can tell you if your profile is giving off that vibe or not. It's a delicate balance. You don't want to attract the bad boy whose idea of a first date is blowing him in the back of his dad's windowless van, but you also don't want the nerdy virgin who's going to propose to you on the first date (because you're such wife material; he's been waiting his whole life for you - all 47 years of it).
ReplyDeleteBest of luck - and I believe we are all looking forward to stories of your future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteBeer - yeah, I don't want either of those... a nice middle ground would be nice. I'll see how brave I am. You just might be getting an email from me! :)
ReplyDeleteGorm - thanks, I definitely need it.
Catching up on your blog. I am so looking forward to this series. One, because I know it will be amazing. Two, because I have a profile on a dating site but I'm too chicken to meet anyone. Three, from these stories, you might be a bigger "freak magnet" than I am. Keep them busy for me!
ReplyDeleteCatching up on your blog. I am so looking forward to this series. One, because I know it will be amazing. Two, because I have a profile on a dating site but I'm too chicken to meet anyone. Three, from these stories, you might be a bigger "freak magnet" than I am. Keep them busy for me!
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