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The Online Dating Thread Part II **Mod Warning** Read First Post/or Post 7389
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Itwasntme. wrote: »:pac::pac::pac: I'm not sure why but the frustration in this just cracked me up. Anyway, take heart- KingTut, Michael C and a host of others all met people they seem to like who exceeded their expectations so there's hope for you. You just need to go out and buy bucket loads of patience is all.
Glad you're amused.
Being lied to and dishonesty are my two pet hates. That's in my profile. We all know the ratio of replies guys get to messages, then dates are less again, and then liars.
I was glad to hear the success stories, best of luck guys.0 -
I'm 5'5 and love tall men! I wouldn't go for someone who is the same height or shorter.
Yeah, I was adamant I wouldn't date a guy smaller than me but my date from the weekend is a teeny bit smaller than me (which I kinda expected as I think I have been underestimating my height!) and shock horror, it doesn't bother me. I wasn't wearing heels though - which I'll be massif in!No, I've my real height up too, 5'10, along with my real figure description, which is athletic, along with the fact that I used to be married.
Obviously I'm a short fat axe murderer if you allow for a bit of exaggeration. :rolleyes:
It's becoming obvious that lots/most people lie on their profiles about height, weight, marital status, Job, whatever, along with putting up the one photo ever taken in their lives in which they don't look like a mutant.
I had a date last week with a single mom, who turns out to have a husband who is "moving out soon", although I'd bet he's not aware of this. :eek: This after one the week before with a slim figure who's about a size 22-24. :mad:
What hope is there for those of us who actually shock, horror, tell the fcuking truth !
My finger is hovering over the delete button.
This makes me sad. I have met you at previous tGC beers and you are a lovely guy to talk to. (And quite handsome ladies!
) It is just horrible to think people are using these sites for affairs and all this lying. Especially when there are (as seen in this thread) lots of genuine people using it. Ruining it for every body else. :mad:
I don't really know what to say to other than keep on truckin. But I can see how frustrating it is for you.KamiKazeKitten wrote: »I really don't get why people lie about their height/weight/age/whatever on these sites. I mean, if you're gonna meet up with someone eventually what's the point? They'll see you anyway...
They are totally deluded. Wasting their own and other peoples time. Wish they'd bog off!0 -
I've changed mine from slim to average to be on the safe side! I've also reduced my height as 2 friends say I'm only 5'5
My pictures are 1 year old but I haven't changed and its full length and then a head shot from last month. Liars wreck my head, don't waste my time... 0 -
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This makes me sad. I have met you at previous tGC beers and you are a lovely guy to talk to. (And quite handsome ladies! ) It is just horrible to think people are using these sites for affairs and all this lying. Especially when there are (as seen in this thread) lots of genuine people using it. Ruining it for every body else. :mad:
I don't really know what to say to other than keep on truckin. But I can see how frustrating it is for you.
Awww, thanks Hun.
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I think maybe it's just not for me, - in about 3 years of dabbling, I've never gone past a second date with anyone from a dating site, whereas, in real life I've met, and been in relationships with three or four women.
I know a few people who did Internet dating in the past, but wouldn't again as it didn't suit them, and maybe I'm just another.
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A lot of guys describe them selfs as very attractive when they are just about average! I suppose peoples opinions of them selfs are not what other people see/think.
A quote from my wise old Da that can be taken either way - "you never see yourself the way other people see you". Old school psychology ftw! What I always took from it was it's pointless worrying about what other people think of you, once you're not being a dick it's beyond your control.
Had a date a few weeks back that went well but no chemistry and kind of left it hang, I didn't get in touch with her and she didn't make contact. Was promptly deleted from her friends list on FB! Looking back I think it was a good thing as there was a lot of text messaging pretty quickly after numbers were exchanged.
SO a few days ago I sent mails to 2 girls I found really attractive, both read/deleted and no reply...grrr
. Onwards and upwards, 3 more mails sent tonight, hopefully will get a reply from at least one of them! 0 -
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chatterpillar wrote: »About the height thing, I don't get why lads would lie about this, I mean it's going to be instantly obvious when you meet up with someone ... it's not exactly like it's something you can change or hide!
About the weight ... I have average down for my weight, I'm not overweight but I'm not skinny either! Again I don't see the point in lying!
My main profile photo is one which was taken when I was hungover and not wearing any makeup! I don't think it's hideous or anything, but I think it's a pretty realistic photo, it's just what I look like. I'd much rather if a guy was nicely surprised when he saw me, when I'm all nicely dressed up with makeup etc, than if I'd put up a photo of me when I was a hot skinny little 18 year old (God, if only I'd realised how hot and skinny I was back then!! :pac: )
You were comparing yourself to your peers at the time. There's something to be said for people who don't give a toss about what people will think about them and put down 'very attractive' in their self descriptions. At least they realise that they are 'hot and skinny' when it counts. 0 -
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Awww, thanks Hun.:o
I think maybe it's just not for me, - in about 3 years of dabbling, I've never gone past a second date with anyone from a dating site, whereas, in real life I've met, and been in relationships with three or four women.
I know a few people who did Internet dating in the past, but wouldn't again as it didn't suit them, and maybe I'm just another.
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I dabbled for three years as well, some really bad dates, some good and some where you were just sorry there wasn't any spark. Yes there were lots of overestimation of heights and underestimation of age and sometimes weight but I kept going back to it. Met some really lovely people, there are very decent genuine guys and gals out there. Just over a year ago I met someone special, and yes it was online. I can honestly say Ive never been as happy. I always equated internet dating to shopping in TK Maxx, you might have to go through alot of tat before you discover a hidden gem!0 -
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Havent been online for a while actually - really cant be bothered lol. As for height - Im 5 ft 2 so most men are taller than me - I tended not to look at the height - I do now after having a couple of dates shorter than me!
Change your location to anything other than "The Shire" and you could easily remedy that 0 -
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