| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 9:33:28 AM | | dakotart1962, almost same thing with me,Lady had two hard to read pics,looking down and at an angle,nothing more than shoulder tops showing.She said shes not real thin but definitely not fat,stated big breasts and real long shapely legs and no need (refused)to send me another pic because I would definately be pleased,oh definately she stated again.So we meet, fuzzy pics didn't reveal the goldmine of wrinkles,nor a potato body stuck on two straws for legs,she immediately stated "I look actually like my pic don't I",I state I had no idea as I told you before your pics were fuzzy and you almost looked away from camera so I had no idea what you'd look like,she continued fishing for compliments ,like "do you think I'm sexy"and I was trying to be polite even though she lied lied lied,and only said" boy someone sure is fishing for compliments".Her stated big breasts were small,no big deal,no priorty for me,Her shapely legs were two straight up and down sticks,shapelss,and the oddest thing,I spent the whole date wondering if she was pregnant awaiting birth withing the next 4 weeks,Her extended stomach would have made anyone wonder if she was 8 months pregnant,it ballooned 4 inches 5 inches past her breasts and made her legs look like sticks,definately a full pregnancy look,.....give me a break,what could she possibly been thinking,where do people get these grandiose thought about themselves.Must be nice to live in a dreamland | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 10:16:03 AM | | My most recent POF date was far nicer looking in person, though he is definitely not hard on the eyes in his profile picture. He said he was pleasantly surprised when he saw me too. Who knows, there may be a third date coming up. He is really nice!!! | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 11:02:16 AM | A couple guys I've met from POF looked SOOO much better than their pics!
Can't say that the pics did them justice compared to seeing them in person.
I've also been told by the guys I've met that I look better than the pics I have posted.
I call it the "element of surprise!"
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 11:35:29 AM | Some pics that are posted are deceptive. You meet them and they weigh 40 more pounds that the early photos show. They show themselves with facial hair but have none when you meet them and the neck or chin is better with the beard. The photo is that fish eye view from the computer camera and they can't help but look better in person .
The camera adds 10 pounds. Some can use it, some can't. If you're serious about all this it's better to have a decent photo taken somewhere and put that up.
Sometimes meeting someone you've only seen in photos is a pleasant surprise, not so much because of their looks as the genuine personality that comes through. My looks are simply OK for someone my age, but I'm told my personality and smile are better than the pics. I can live with that. Looks can fade or be stolen by illness. If you haven't got more than that you're likely to be disappointed, no matter how attractive someone is in photos. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 11:39:27 AM |
TSTWII wrote: "Talk to any woman who is not ugly or obease... besides, some of the average looking women tend to have better personalities. "
It sounds like you're telling people not to talk to people who are FAT or UGLY? FYI, women of size have some of the best personalities around because they usually aren't into themselves and are more giving. (I'm sure I'll get shot for that comment.) How do I know this? Because I've had men tell me this. (I hope you got your grammar mixed up when you wrote this but by singling out ugly and obese (the correct spelling) you make a rather loud statement.)
My history on this topic is I've been told I look better in person than in my pictures. One of my pictures was taken by a computer. Another was with a dolphin. The third was on a cruise. I believe in WYSIWYG. I have had men who have shown up much heavier, older, etc.. than their pics indicated. I won't even mention that the 'romantic' men outright lied. If they were so 'romantic,' where were the flowers on the first date? At Publix, I guess. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 11:54:17 AM | | ICARTB,after reading these forums,it seems common a large amount of men and ladies lie with their pics or have no idea of societies or the norms idea of sizes.So with this widespread problem do you honestly expect any man even romantic to show up with flowers on a first meet.If this were old fashioned dating where you asked the girl in person and already knew how she talked and how she looked then yes any romantic man might bring flowers,so don't judge a man at all on not bringing flowers or even treating to an actual real date until the second date,besides there are lots of ways besides flowers to be romantic,but I got your point,you just felt romantic sounding man should of lived up to something,well he will on second date,or then call him on it | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 11:56:46 AM | My pics come out so grainy on pof that when I meet pple they always say I'm better than my pic!!
I have met one man better than his pic one whos pic looked just like him in real life but must admit most men don't look as good as their pics.
Before anyone reads this message and my profile and starts attacking me for having casual sex I have not had sex with all the men I met and If I had surely it wud mean I was still entitled 2 make a comment on a forum.
There are some very nasty aggressive people on here who jump in judge and rip you to pieces without knowing a thing about u.
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icartb
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 12:32:12 PM |
ICARTB,after reading these forums,it seems common a large amount of men and ladies lie with their pics or have no idea of societies or the norms idea of sizes.So with this widespread problem do you honestly expect any man even romantic to show up with flowers on a first meet.If this were old fashioned dating where you asked the girl in person and already knew how she talked and how she looked then yes any romantic man might bring flowers,so don't judge a man at all on not bringing flowers or even treating to an actual real date until the second date,besides there are lots of ways besides flowers to be romantic,but I got your point,you just felt romantic sounding man should of lived up to something,well he will on second date,or then call him on it
Oregon...if they say it in their profile, you best believe I expect it! I'm a realist which means when you look at my profile, you see the real deal. Yes, a minority. If someone isn't romantic, then don't say you are! It's that simple. Do I hold it against him? Of course not. (I don't remember saying in my post that I would.) If I did, I would never have had any boyfriends. Heck, I even dated a man for a month that was quite a bit larger than his picture. I liked his personality and that's what I usually go for. The physical attraction must be there too, but the personality is most important.
My philosophy is "Whatever happens, happens." I go on these dates with that attitude. If I see a connection online, we proceed to the level of talking on the phone. If I sense a connection on the phone, we proceed to meeting in person. Then, from there, 'whatever happens, happens.' I have had first dates that didn't result in second dates. At first I thought it was ME. I then learned it's normal (I didn't really begin dating until I was 36). I have had to take the speed course on dating. But, that's another forum. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 12:58:52 PM | | ICARTB appreciate your comment,its just with so many victims I still don't think you'll see a guy live up to his romantic boastings until you pass the muster,only you know your the real thing but we assume we have a 50/50 chance deception is going on,once we meet you and realize your the full meal deal then we can act ourselves and will then feel good about the whole thing.I too talk on phone many times and even have done 2 months of emails(some tend to require eons before a meet) before the meeting where I find out Angelina Jolie just turned out to be her grandmother.And I never said you hold these things against them just that you expected these things or hope these things to happen intially,so was just pointing out expect it might happen second date or end of date is all.I see this is very troubling for genuine articles like you and me because we know we have no deception going on,I say I'm 49 and wow,I actually am,lol,but with me I pray they live up to their pic,because normally for me 70 % of time they don't umong many other things,like realizing your non smoking date you talked with 25 times via email is smoking in front of you.Never meant to hurt,I respect your opinions. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 4:03:57 PM | You are so right with that point, justjanice!! Twice I've gone out with men who claimed to be my height or taller. I called the one guy on it as I was wearing flat-soled shoes and was still about 3 inches taller than he was.
Come on guys. You don't think we'll catch you in your lie the first time we see you?! | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 10:32:22 PM | | I've met a few that were better looking than their pics. I think (some) men lie about their height like (some) women lie about their weight! I've just never understood that! If you're actually going to meet in person, what is the point! Do they think they're going to grow 3 inches or lose 50 lbs before the date? It just makes no sense to me. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 10:39:20 PM | | I've never met anyone that has looked worse than her pictures, but I have met a few that the pictures she posted didn't do her justice at all. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/27/2007 10:41:21 PM | | I've met two men who were so much better looking in person than in their pics that I was at a loss for words when I laid eyes on them. It's a nice surprise when that happens, and even nicer if they have brains and wit to go with it. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/28/2007 10:33:12 AM | | I met one lady that looked way better in person. She was pretty in the pics but OMG, she was beautiful in real life. I've only had one person I met that didn't look as good in real life as their pics. | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/28/2007 10:37:56 PM | | met a guy a couple of weeks ago..in person he was awesome... witha smile like that he had me at hello,, and when i got to know him.... even better...looks arent everyhing... | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/29/2007 2:47:06 AM | | I'll admit it. I don't understand dating at all because I am a primitive Aussie. But it sounds as though most of you are having a lot of fun ! Good to see :0] | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/29/2007 4:57:44 AM | | I've recently met someone much handsomer than his pic. On the other hand, I've met someone who had a really hot pic up, but in reality, was quite an old pic. He looked nothing like it! lol | |
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| Ever met someone PRETTIER than their pics?
Posted: 10/29/2007 5:23:52 AM | | JustJanice.............LIVE CAM CORDERS???? Good Lord!! I can just see me having to dress up, do make up, hair and nails just to talk with someone online!! LOL!!! | |
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