2 Weeks on Craigslist

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Registered: 05-09-2005
2 Weeks on Craigslist
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Tue, 09-05-2006 - 4:12pm

Well I posted my ad (w/picture) on Craigslist 2 weeks ago (although it seems longer). Trying to stay positive here and initially it seemed I was getting some nice responses. Of course, I had a few d**k pictures; and some men that I didn't find attractive. This time, I broaden my horizons and even contacted men outside of my race. After a few emails I sent my phone number to about 3-4 guys who have yet to have called. I don't have their number; so it's not like I can call them. I assume they will call me when they get around to it. Will I remember them, probably not!

I had ONE conversation with a Greek guy, and he seemed really cool but not definitive about setting up a meet and greet. I decided to limit contact and then he sends me an email on Friday, wondering why we didn't meet on Thursday! WTF?? I responded and told him I was insulted by his email and don't play games. Actually I was bit more insulting. He responded asking if I had pent up frustration! ICK!!

I met one guy who seemed nice but he made it known from the onset that he was interested in jumping into my bra! Ick!!

Now and then I get a few emails from guys but no one I'm interested in. I think I have had my fill w/Craigslist (until my ad runs out) and I will try this new dating site. I think it is called Ebony Singles and it's free.

I was thinking, boy there really are some nice-looking guys out there, but then they open their mouth and it's like ICK!!!!

Just a few minutes ago, I received an email from a nice looking man holding his child (with her face blacked out). He was very attractive, and I had a "flicker" of hope and hit REPLY and his email addy was "thickblackd**k". ICK!! Okay I replied and said "I assume your email addy is some sort of advertisement?" Then I blocked him. ICK!

Oh well, staying positive..............I'm really trying! ICK!

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Registered: 01-05-2004
Tue, 09-05-2006 - 4:27pm

OMG! You are too funny! I laughed every time you wrote "ICK". lol I sympathize with you though. I've never tried Craigslist so I don't know what is out there on that site. Sounds like I'm not missing much! :)

Yes, do stay positive honey! I am too!

Jennifer

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 09-05-2006 - 5:21pm

What struck me the danger of online dating is that I look at the pictures first as an initial screen before I initiate contact. So when you said "I was thinking, boy there really are some nice-looking guys out there, but then they open their mouth and it's like ICK!!!!"

The advantage of hanging with someone in person is the attraction may grow in spite of lack of attraction with the appearance of the other person. This is a longer process and it does take a lot more time and energy of getting "out there" in different activities and groups to meet people.

Mark