Oh Holy Hell, what have I done???
Talk about jumping from the furnace into the fire!
After a three year absence, I rejoined an internet dating site I had frequented in the past. And it’s definitely been entertaining! So far, I’ve noticed, (ok I looked,) that two of my ex-boyfriends are still active members. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not. One guy I was involved with for well over two years. The other man I dated for a shorter time period, but somehow he meant so much more. Sigh. Que sera, sera. Anyway, I also saw a guy in the chat room who previously had a crush on me. He definitely was happy to see me. And I must note he has aged oh yum like fine wine! We will see…
I also IM’d with two female pals I hadn’t seen in ages. It was nice to catch up. And of course some idiot already wrote me who was at least 15 years older than my age preference. Did some part of my profile said I wanted to date a grizzled old fart? I think not.
If you know which site it is, I would appreciate your keeping it under wraps…
I’ll update you as time goes on. At the very least, it’s gonna be interesting!
Oh, yes, regale us with Internet dating tales. I may have some of my own…
The last time I tried Internet dating, I got about 50 responses, 30 of which were tossed immediately because I don’t do The Married, another 10 went because they lied about being The Married, 4 were way under 30, 2 were over 60, 2 were living with women they wanted to leave, one was a psycho and one was the PS.
It may have been less work just going to bars, but I so hate bars…
One thing I can never blog about with authority is dating sites. There weren’t really that many by the time I met That Man of Mine. But I love reading blogs that concern them, because they’re invariably interesting, no matter how much (or little) information the authors care to disseminate about themselves.
The stories should be interesting! But if you run into a silver fox in “upper 40’s” who claims he “looks like Richard Gere,” run! He ain’t and he don’t. He’d be my ex-boss, lol! Although he is kinda cute and is divorced now.. but I like you too much to set you up witha jerk who’se always worried about his hair, hehe!
You can always get drunk and stumble over your future husbands big feet like I did! ;-D
Whoa–I just made a post on iInternet dating sites!
http://222zenwizard.blogspot.com/2008/03/has-anyone-seen-those-ads-for.html
Talk about kismet,
I haven’t felt this much chemistry since that Phillips 66 truckstop off of I-95 in West Memphis.
(That wasn’t the result of a dating site, that was just the good old fashioned “down to a quarter tank”-reason.)
OK, well, this should be interesting for you, at the very least. At worst, you’ll meet—and date—some real losers.
But just remember…a girl’s gotta eat.
Internet dating??? Sounds like “serial job interviewing” to me!
Good luck with that!
Good luck! Hope it goes well.
Have you seen any of your ex-boyfriends on gay dating sites?
Or, perhaps, HERE?:
If so, we really need to work on your breakup technique.
Hooo boy. You are a stronger woman than I, LisaB! But you’re a catch, so I have no worries at all. It’s the guys I’ll beat up on your behalf I fear for…
Well, good luck tout here, Ms. LisaB.
The only bad thing about seeing old flames still on the same online dating site is .. they see you, too!
I hate that …
Well, I have my guess, but I won’t tell.
As for two of your ex-boyfriends being active members–who cares. It was their loss.
As for the fine wine-like, crush boy … GO GET HIM! Taste that vintage!
I wish you MUCHO LUCK in your dating games!
15 years older? Well, if he’s rich…..LOL. Just kiddin’.
Hugs!
you are a brave woman
I was helping a friend “vett” potentional on-line suitors recently and one of them was someone I dated over 5 years ago. and the photo he used was one that I took on a camping trip from that time. can you say “false advertising”?? having seen him quite recently in persons, unike your past crush, time has not been kind to him
looking forward to hearing about your antics!
Can’t wait for the juicy updates!!! Bring ‘m on!
Oh my gosh! I can’t WAIT to hear your stories! I tried one particular dating site a few years ago and after emailing back and forth we decided to meet up. It turns out not only did he live across the street from me (and we’re talking in a city of millions) but he also was BEST friends with a cousin of mine who is the most high maintenance, frou frou poodle you’ve ever seen! Needless to say, we weren’t a match.
OOOO FUN! Tell us more. I want stories!
Well this should make for interesting future posts!
Gotta be a lot of good writing material there but be careful , please, my friend.
Y’know, I tried eHarmony and match.com for awhile, and I realized I was paying a lot of money for them to set me up with people who didn’t match with me at all. Then, in my desperation, I started searching MySpace and Facebook for single girls in my area. I found one– we’re getting married in September. Sometimes the free option is the best one! If you don’t find what you’re looking for… try Facebook!
I look forward too to the updates. I’m sorry you can’t name names.
Why oh why would you do that? I have sporadically rejoined for one month at a time, but it seems to be the guys on there. Plus I have only met losers (well only the ones I have dated have been losers). I have met some incredibly wonderful people (like you and Marty). But unfortunately for me, the dating scene is not worth $40 a month. Besides, there’s no one in my area.
Interesting indeed! Is the grizzled old fart nice looking?
I always get a tickle of excitement when people tell me they’re doing the internet dating thing. One of these days I might just hop on the bandwagon – of course, it might also be said that I meet enough crazies in person as it is.