| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 3:27:01 PM | I don't know about the rest of ya'll, but I'm not dating anyone because I'm dumber than fencepost, dress like a bag-lady, my coon dogs take up too much of my time, I've gotta change the tires on my house ... and Brad Pitt isn't available.......
Other than the above excuses, refer to what HeyitsDoug said.... | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 3:34:50 PM | Tell 'em you ARE! But he's a Hell's Angel, and he just wouldn't fit in at the reunion!
Or, if they don't buy that tell 'em,
He's back over in Europe a lot these days, tending to matters of Parliament.
Or, if that one bombs too, then,
He's off on a world-wide tour, as an opening act for The Rolling Stones?
-Suthn_Boy
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 3:42:09 PM | I too hate that question. Not so much from family or friends, as they rarely ask anymore. I hate it when a guy asks me that as we are getting to know one another. Usually comes something like this " you're a great girl, why are you still single?". I understand usually it's meant as somewhat of a compliment, but really, how am I to answer that? Am I supposed to list all my faults to a prospective new date? Or, better yet, list reasons I don't want to date? Is this going to make him want to ask me out? I think not. It's a loaded question! There is no good answer. Just makes me laugh and work on saying something witty to avoid the question. I suppose that's really the only way to go. Happy fishing everyone!  | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 3:55:17 PM |
So, lets talk about why YOU aren't dating anyone!
I'm not dating anyone for two reasons:
1) None of the men who have approached me for dating purposes have struch a chord within me. Yes, they've been fantastic men, but that extra something has never been there.
When it is, I'll jump him!! *Lol*
2) I'm not exactly comfortable jumping directly into a dating-type relationship. I'd much rather start off as friends; I prefer having that foundation laid first.
Oh yeah...I also love it when people tell me I WOULD be able to date someone if I "lowered my standards". HA!
Christ, I've heard the same as well. I have a skinny "friend" who thinks my standards are too high because I'm bigger. Interesting, though, that the men she's into seem to be attracted to me, eh?  | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 3:59:26 PM | The only one that asks me this question is my dad - and that's because he doesn't see me very often, so when he calls or sees me it's the first thing out of his mouth lately...grr!!
He gets the same answer every time : "Find me what I'm looking for and I'll date him dad..and while you're at it, make sure he is looking for me, and oh, by the way, figure out what it IS I'm looking for"
He just laughs and responds with..as long as your happy! YAY!! 
He'll ask again this week though lol | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 4:02:06 PM | Ah, the why aren't you dating anyone question. Is it insinuating, what's wrong with you?
My reply, "I just can't date anyone who would lower their standards enough to date someone like me."
I then sit back and bask in all the positives which are then tossed my way. Great fun !!
Dave | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 4:05:10 PM | HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM BUGGING YOU ABOUT GETTING MARRIED Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.
I'm not dating at the moment, because it's becoming almost impossible to find ONE person to overlook the "disabled" part of being a Disabled Veteran.
33 and already "technically" retired, not something that sparks the interest of many, let alone one.
I still have fun, explore areas I've never been, and have my priorities covered to live comfortably. Now to find someone to live comfortably WITH when the time comes. | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 5:12:55 PM | when family asks why you're not dating.. simply say.... are ya ready for this?..... I Refuse To Lower My Standards And Settle Like The Rest Of The Family!!!  should shut them up | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 6:16:59 PM | My reply was to this question
because no one wants to date me
my reply to the suggestion that I should lower my standards is
They cant get any lower then the sewer where they are now | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 6:27:28 PM | Well when I get asked that by family I say look at my olders borthers there are both of my ex's, and by the people that I used to call friends I just say: YOUR WITH THE (BLANK, BLANK, BLANK!!!). Truth of the mater is I've been used WAY too may times, had parts of my heart torn off danced, chewed on, and handed back in a doggy bag. After tossing things around during a chrismas family gathering five years ago no one ask, I also think that my borthers don't bring there girlfriends. I dont care anymore, but as you said if I had a buck for each time I was asked, I wouldn't have to worry for a long time to come. Even now. P.S. I don't drink never have and never will, but some days I wonder why! | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 7:38:55 PM | you know what? a very gossipy family member asked me that this weekend and she kept asking in lots of different ways... I was as patient as I could and then sweet as honey I said, "well you know I am not dating anyone but I am sure f*cking everyone I meet..." she almost dropped her drink on her lap.
I don't care if that comes back to bite me in the ass... I enjoyed it, even if it's the biggest lie ever
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 7:55:32 PM | I get that line all the time from work, family, friends, family, family.... I would love to be dating right now, however I will never settle for someone less than what I'm looking for - not fair on either party because in the end both end up being unhappy! Waiting, patiently waiting for The One for Me and Me for the One, and I'll know it when he knows it...until then I'll laugh out loud when asked the question.... | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 8:15:22 PM | What a great question. Here is my answer to such a question, a la Jose Mourinho style.
"Well, first off, I am too busy, actually enjoying the simple things in life (writing in my journal, posting on my blog, watching soccer, cycling, walking, taking classes) that I am not dating anyone. Life is too short to be worrying about dating people, anyways, when you are busy. Yes, it sucks sometimes, but what can you do"
"Secondly, their is no one interesting out their anyways. If their is no one interesting out their to date, then why bother?"
Their is my answer. That will tell your family members at family reunions to keep their tongue tied.
Cheers
Mr. Populist | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 8:58:31 PM | I absolutely HATE that question....I also hated when friends of the family would say to my dad, "wow Jim, your daughter sure is pretty, the guys must be knocking at your door!" I knew they meant it as some sort of compliament, but it just made me feel embarassed and ashamed. Now I realize that it seems to be for the same reasons as a lot of people I know...Im picky...and I don't just settle for anyone for the sake of having a boyfriend. I would rather have no relationship than an unhappy one. Not to sound arrogant, but I could have dated several people, but I chose not to because I wasn't attracted to them, and I wasn't about to fool myself into thinking I was. I also go to an art school....a lot a flaky people who are very full of themselves. There are more women here than men, and a lot of the men get a lot of attention...and become VERY arrogant....they wouldn't be all that in another situation, and I just don't have the patience for that. But Im not a man-hater or anything like that, and I am positive, funny and fun to be around, and I have made some really good friends, and they give me hope that there is someone good out there for me.  | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 9:04:04 PM | | Too busy to waste time on screening out the wrong men. I have a couple of friends that I occasionally go for coffee with and that's enough for now. If I stumble accross "the one", I'll know it, but for now, I'm content with my life the way it is. | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 9:04:47 PM | I thought about this same question, guys online where asking, why?? Like what is wrong with you? You got a third eye or something? You like girls?<----NO, NO & you got an hour or 2 for me to tell you what is wrong with me?
I did a pros & cons of a relationship list for myself.... When there was only 2 pros & more cons than I could count...strange but true...I have found real peace with this, a feeling of real independs & happiness in my everyday life that I just wasn't feeling before.
So...
I am still not into girls. I feel now there is alot less wrong with me than the impression a few others were trying to give me, but I am getting that eye in the middle of my forhead looked at 
Now...
What do I say when someone asks, why? Life with someone else is just to annoying...and everyone that knows me, knows that is no lie. | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 9:25:20 PM | wow and awesome answers from funny to serious..really enjoyed them all. however my family kinda skips right on to the meat of things and asks the bigger question..when are you getting married..my answer..hell i have to find a date first and go from there. someone asked me earlier today..does it seem harder to find quality people to date as we get older. my answer hell yea !!! but in any event..im not about to give up just yet and figure it like this..at least with the ex gone onto a new life..i can get some of my "guy" stuff done. so my recommends are...git er done !!!!!!! whilst you can..so when she / he ( she in my case ) comes along again...you can focus most fully upon that new and inviting stimulation in a new relationship!! | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 9:30:03 PM | I am with you...
I am busy with school, volunteering lalalalala, and I am waiting for the perfect man to just fall from the sky when I least expect it. Is that too much to ask lol. | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 9:36:00 PM | Msg 48:
Nope. And when he does, I'm crossing my fingers that he brings a female with him to throw my way :) | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 10:08:12 PM | no one's asked me *cry cry cry*
I'm not dating anyone because much like a wise previous poster already said, that special something wasn't there, I won't call it a spark , because many times the spark *is* there but the other part (the swoon factor maybe?) just wasn't.
hope springs eternal though! | |
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| So, why aren't you dating anyone?
Posted: 11/13/2006 10:26:23 PM | Message #33
HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM BUGGING YOU ABOUT GETTING MARRIED Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.
Bwaaaahaaahaaa!!!! That's the BEST answer I've heard yet!!
*writing that down to use during holiday gatherings* | |
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