First, I apologize for the mini-blogcation. Apparently it's been so long since I posted that I actually forgot the password to log in. And then Google almost made me promise my first-born just to get a new password. But here I am (take that Google)!
Now, on to the fun!
I recently decided that some changes may need to be made to my dating life. In other words, there are re-runs on the History channel that are more interesting than dates I've been on. So....I started thinking creatively about online dating. I was always the one who stayed away from this form of meeting men, but since there's only so much Pawn Stars a person can watch in a month, I figured I'd give it a whirl.
I was in a conversation with a friend who routinely uses dating sites and he was explaining to me the pros and cons of this brand new world. Blog disclaimer: I am neither endorsing nor am I criticizing any of the dating sites I may accidentally mention from this point forward. I just need to put that out there - the last thing I need is to get blackballed from online dating. That would just be bad.
Anywho, we were talking about one well-known site and he shares that you have to answer a series of questions chosen by the potential match before any information is shared. My first thought was - "that's a lot of work." My second thought was - "and you wonder why you're single." Ok, bring on the questions. The good news here is that there are actually standardized answers that won't make you sound like a nutjob. Positive points for that.
Everything was going fine until he proceeds to show me MULTIPLE pictures from profiles. Uh oh, this could be a problem. I'm the girl who instinctively hides when a camera comes out, like some alarm starts blaring DANGER DANGER and I duck for cover. I've always been like that - I hate pictures. I hate pictures more than I hate creamed spinach. And I seriously hate that. He explains to me that while you always look at the best pictures, you really need to focus on the worst ones. It's at this point where I start wondering how many profile pictures can include my cat before potential matches begin to think I'm crazy.
Anyone have an answer for that? Anyone?
Okay then....multiple pictures where I don't look like I'm the old cat lady. Hmmm....I wonder if Glamour Shots is still in business....
Never mind - I think I'll just continue to watch Pawn Stars and hope that Mr. Right comes randomly knocking on the door.
Hey, I did the same thing for a really long time.. Created and deleted few accounts without even responding. I think when you feel ready to meet someone, you do it. No one ever knocks the door, and I know it is hard, but you need to take some action :) I tried and now happily seeing someone!
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