Sometimes it just seems hopeless...

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Registered: 05-15-2004
Sometimes it just seems hopeless...
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Thu, 05-19-2005 - 10:07am

...even though I'm trying hard to have a positive attitude.

The last few women who I have contacted on Yahoo Personals have sent back the canned response "Thanks, but I'm taking a break from dating for a while". My timing must be awful... after all, these women have active profiles up on a dating site, yet I guess they decide to "take a break" at just the time I contact them.

Sarcasm aside, though, I understand that it's really just a polite way of saying "not interested". I'm sure I could go back a week later and see that these women are still active.

I think I get most discouraged because online dating is *designed* to make it easy to meet people. That's the whole purpose of it all. All the women who have profiles on the sites are presumably available and are looking to meet nice men. So, when there is a lack of success in the OLD world, it makes me feel like any other means of meeting someone will even be more difficult (like a bar or club or grocery store, etc). Does anyone else feel like this sometimes?

Eric

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Registered: 05-23-2005
Mon, 05-23-2005 - 9:49am

Ummm...You and KitB got to see pics of Eric in a towel?? And we didn't?


I don't think that's fair.

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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 05-23-2005 - 9:55am

I think it only got shared with certain people. LOL

But it's a keeper! And so is he...the women in Amarillo are just dumb.


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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 05-23-2005 - 9:56am

There's an error in your profile.

It says 36 in the header, but you say 35 in your typed profile.


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Registered: 10-17-2002
Mon, 05-23-2005 - 3:41pm

I'm finally catching up on this thread. It just kept getting longer and longer... And here I was even mentioned in it! Sheesh.

Well, as for someone like me, I don't see anything wrong with it b/c the sports thing is actually a great thing for me so I don't mind all the mentions of sports - but I do know that I am in a minority of women. So when are you moving to Dallas, eric? We'll go to a Rangers game. ;-)

Seriously, I agree with everyone - it is fine, but you should add some more specifics about other things you like to do. I like the references to music and things, but you might bring up more specific examples of places you like to go, musicians you like, etc. And since most women are not looking to be a sports widow, I agree that focusing on things other than sports is a good thing.

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Registered: 04-29-2003
Tue, 05-24-2005 - 3:26pm

Hi...

Saw your profile on Match. It's a very nice profile.

I'm also into sports, so I can relate to your interests.

I've tried the online dating thing over the years. I haven't had much luck. But, I've met some guys even though it lasted one date. I keep trying! I also have a profile up on Match. It can be tough to remain positive when you don't see any responses. If I lived in your area, I'd send a HI.

Tweak your profile. Try to email some more gals. And, try to have fun. I'm trying to think that each response I send to a guy is my last response. I believe that if a person is into you, he or she will get back to you.

If you care to chit chat about dating, don't hesitate to drop me an email via my profile link.

Steelergal

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Registered: 02-15-2005
Tue, 05-24-2005 - 4:09pm

I have ONE thing to say to you.

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Registered: 04-21-2003
Tue, 05-24-2005 - 9:08pm
lg1964, you are one clever, funny guy (re: your backup profile)!

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