I'm calling it a day on the OLD thing...
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I'm calling it a day on the OLD thing...
| Sat, 03-12-2005 - 11:00pm |
Okay, I have been on 3 sites since December. When I realized how much it was costing me, I just couldn't afford it anymore. Besides, I keep getting weirdos and ghosts. I have had 3 uneventful dates and well, it's just a big waste of money right now. I figure I would try it again this summer. Right now, I am moving on to the fast dating thing. I attended a 3minute dating session already. I am going to sign up for an eight minute dating session soon and I think that will be it for a minute. Bottom line, I can't afford it anymore. On a teacher's salary, this OLD thing is costing me a small fortune. Thanks for all the advice. Good Luck and Happy Dating. I will drop back in to tell you all about how the fast dating is going.
GT33

Good luck! I think you're right on in occasionally reviewing your cost/benefit ratio, and at least the speed dating stuff puts real live guys across the table from you. They might be losers, but hey, they're in person. ;)
Seriously, have a good time and good luck. I always enjoyed the speed dating events I did.
Thanks so much. I am glad I tried it though. I had 3 dates this year that I haven't had in 4 years, so that was something. Take care of you too!!
GT33
gt32, i agree with you.
i've tried match, yahoo, and eharmony. all busts... the cost, the desperate people, the weirdnesses, the men who are there to prey on women who are looking for "love".
i had a very frank discussion with one of these men. he said his friends are all on it to get laid.
the formula?
set up a date, be polite, open doors, go to a nice restaurant... listen intently, be friendly and appear successful, be sensitive, cool, not too eager...
then get laid.
then disappear.
So pretty much the same way as in real life. Yep, I know that it has worked for others, but they must be able to afford it. I can't. I was on 3 sites for 4 months at 9.95 per site. Um, that's 120 bucks. Imagine if I go all year. I just can't keep going through this right now. IF you think about it, it's a little stupid anyway...
I have been perpetually dateless for years now, FOR FREE. It dawned on me that I was now PAYING MONEY to be turned down, flirted with and STILL REMAIN DATELESS. Anywhoo...
There has got to be a better way. I was going to try one more of the fast dating events, maybe have a "he's just a friend" party and then maybe just realize that I am supposed to be alone. Take care and thanks!!
GT33
There has got to be a better way. I was going to try one more of the fast dating events, maybe have a "he's just a friend" party and then maybe just realize that I am supposed to be alone. ---------
but, you're not alone. i don't understand when women say this! that's the attitude that gets people desperate and unhappy that they're alive and healthy and have friends and family and things to do and places to see and new experiences to have!
i don't have a boyfriend but i'm hardly alone -- i just don't have to do someone else's laundry :)
Noooo, wait. I have been manless for years. In fact, most of my life. I have never had a real loving relationship and I know that I am part of that problem. I don't want to be someone's doormat, I don't want to be hurt, harmed or disrespected in anyway....
However, as many negative things that I am missing, I am also missing the positives and it would just be nice to have more than my family and friends to share things with.
Thanks babe. I appreciate the kind words.
GT33