I have this friend (ahem) who was looking through some profiles on an online dating site. This friend was blatantly ignoring the dangers of internet dating which I thoroughly considered investigating for New Boyfriend.
What comes to your mind when you think about internet dating? Desperate? Shady? Questionable?
Or is it a reasonable and intelligent way to meet people?
I know there will be varying opinions on this topic, but honestly people? If you ever get the chance, you NEED to go to a site that will let you browse profiles without signing up, and just read what people write. It is so entertaining. I mean…. at least, that’s what my friend told me.
My friend also told me to tell you men that maybe you should take it as a sign that 5 out of every 6 guys with an online dating profile puts “loves outdoor activities” as a priority for a partner. The Ladies may like an occasional picnic or leisurely bike ride, but not a whole lot of women are going to want to grunt and sweat beside you on mosquito infested snake trails. I‘m just saying. My friend wanted me to pass on that informational nugget.
The Ladies also don’t want to see pictures of you snuggling up to other ladies. Am I right, The Ladies?
Neither I nor my friend have an online internet dating profile, but if I did, it might read a little something like this:
“I don’t have a dog. This is currently one of the saddest things about my life. On a brighter note, I do own an Optimus Prime voice changer helmet, which provides me with literally minutes of fun every week. In the “who doesn’t” category, I enjoy eating out, traveling, listening to music, watching movies and spending time with friends.
I don’t care for sports, although I can watch any sport live. Wait, I take that back. I do like rugby and sometimes hockey.
I teach piano, and I’m just now getting around to being serious about making movies. So if you are in to predictable schedules, round the clock joined at the hip time, or predictable income, keep looking.
I am mildly interested in a vast array of subjects, and I love learning.
Read my blog and you’ll get a taste of my humor and what entertains me. Meet me for coffee and you’ll hear what I value and what moves me. (Sorry, blog-readers, the complete Natalie experience can only be had in person.)
Talented and creative people inspire me, and I love appreciating their hard work.”
You’re supposed to write another long paragraph about what you’re looking for, but I’m not giving that list away for free.
That’ll cost ya a buck o five.
18 responses so far ↓
this is danielle/yeller/dee commenting NOT daniel // April 30, 2008 at 11:46 pm |
i like your paragraph. it’s accurate and funny (thus the accurate). your friend seems smart. :)
annie // May 1, 2008 at 12:56 am |
Ha ha. Nice bio. Sounds intriguing to me! ;)
Internet dating … hmmm … in general … shady … a little desperate … although on the other side, one of my good friends met her current (such a nice guy) boyfriend on e-harmony. It was one of those, “Oh, I’ll look, but I won’t pay money.” And then one night she thought, “Aw, what-the-heck,” paid the money and found herself clicking a profile. Voila! She was sooo embarrassed at first, but got over that in about a week and a half when he turned out to be a really great guy. And very well suited to her as well! So I have to say … that being the only experience I have ever personally witnessed … perhaps it does have it’s up sides!
Anyhoo. The difficulty (I think) with listing what you want (whether the male or female side) is that – no one really knows! I mean, we think we know … but really …….. ?
@ngie // May 1, 2008 at 7:32 am |
Was this idea spurned by your friend’s couples counselor?
this is danielle/yeller/dee commenting NOT daniel // May 1, 2008 at 9:48 am |
by the way, i have a bit of anxiety from leaving blogger as well. adjusting at all?
what days are good for you…probably not til next week since i’ve been gone all week and i need to prepare for sunday? do you want us to come see YOU?
mandy // May 1, 2008 at 12:22 pm |
tell your “friend” i said thank you….
now i’m gonna go exercise outdoors with my husband.
:)
whatireallywanttosayis // May 1, 2008 at 12:44 pm |
Ouch Mandy, that hurt a little. ;)
I do like outdoors activities: hiking, kayaking, biking, maybe even white water rafting. Many of the guys wanted trekking, hunting, and camping buddies. I know those women are out there, I just don’t know any of them.
Are you one of them? That would be intriguing. I might have questions.
Amy // May 1, 2008 at 1:30 pm |
I have a friend that tried internet dating… and sadly, for her… I think it was out of desperation. But- I have some acquaintances that are now married and met online… so I think these services swing both ways… they bring out the creepy but there are always some diamonds in the rough!
By the way- I love your “ad”. And as an aside… you won’t miss blogger for long…
dan // May 1, 2008 at 3:01 pm |
My brother-in-law and sister-in-law met online… and he’s an attractive surgeon. So, it seems to work as well as anything else… of course, my preferred method of dating is to just enter a wet t-shirt contest and ask out the first person to look at me with a smile full of pity. In fact, I think that is how I met my wife.
-dan
p.s. It was a little awkward being the only guy in the contest. But, what can I say, I have fantastic breasts.
Dana // May 1, 2008 at 8:25 pm |
Internet dating, eh? Okay…here’s what I think…
Several years ago, I would have said “No way! Are you nuts?!?” if a friend told me they were looking online for love. However, both my cousin and a very dear friend of mine/old boss found their future spouses through internet dating. So, it is possible…
So, all this to say to your “friend,” go for it, but be VERY CAREFUL. The online community is full of wackos! And, again, going back to the mace….your “friend” should take it with him/her if they ever meet up with a potential love interest. If the date takes a turn for the worse, then they always have some good old mace. And it ALWAYS has their back! ;o)
the anti-blogger // May 3, 2008 at 12:15 am |
ok another wordy blog but i think it is about dating over internet…
i believe you go get what you want at specific plases.
starbucks for coffee
petsmart for puppy,s
internet dating for those who have some thing to hide
luckely i know you are a beautifull woman who will have a bunch of great guys begging to take you to starbucks and then to petsmart to go look at puppys..
you need no help like internet …or blogs…just youre awesome self..
annie // May 3, 2008 at 11:09 am |
Ohhhhhhh … the Anti has a soft, gooey center. :)
annie // May 3, 2008 at 11:12 am |
Ok, not to comment again, but I was just going through your Fellow Bloggers list, and it seems as though you met Danielle online! So there’s one very positive personal experience! :)
coloraturajoy // May 3, 2008 at 10:16 pm |
if i read that paragraph…as a guy…i would be totally into you.
it’s true.
and personally, i think internet dating is just as good as doing it anywhere else, reasonably.
of course, there’s always the chance that they’re just trying to show the “good stuff”, but um…isn’t that the sum of all dating rules, anyway?
coloraturajoy // May 3, 2008 at 10:17 pm |
hm. i don’t think sum was the word i was wanting to use.
but there it is anyway.
digest it.
and enjoy.
alece // May 4, 2008 at 2:06 am |
tell your friend i miss her.
and my recent genuine friendship established on the internet makes me want to rethink my typically-negative stance on internet dating.
danielhodgson // May 5, 2008 at 7:34 am |
i think that the internet is slowly becoming the new coffee house. as people become more comfortable with the net they become more comfortable with truly expressing themselves in word. i think it is a viable way for busy people to cut thru a lot of the “formalities” of dating.
that being said… i would have to agree with anti. your frind is awesome and mere words do no justice to face to face time. your “adam” is being prepard for you as you are being prepared for him.
whatireallywanttosayis // May 6, 2008 at 1:57 pm |
Thanks everybody. I mean, I’ll pass along your thoughts to my friend.
Karen Piggott(Keller) // July 16, 2008 at 2:12 pm |
hi again.
Hardest I’ve lauged today. so true. I know several girl friends who’ve tried this out. (eharmony in particular). I watched “Fun with Dick & Jane” recently which to me was only a mediocre movie but anyway, my point being, there was a part where they wear voice changing helmets which did provide a couple minutes of laughter. Worth seeing for that and a couple other scenes.
Anyway, I really look forward to hearing from you. email me.
karen