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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 5:56:02 PM | Those of you who are new to the crazy world of internet dating can save yourselves a lot of time, frustration, embarrassment and heartache by heeding my advice. You may not believe me now, but you didn’t listen to your parents when you were a teenager either. Amazing how smart they are now huh? Those of you who have been on here for a while will relate…enjoy!
1) First and foremost, never - and I mean NEVER meet someone without seeing a picture first. It doesn’t matter how attractive they claim to be – what actor they claim to look like – don’t believe it! That said, pictures can lie - beware of glamour shots! It’s best to see several pictures and use the worst as a best case scenario. Oh – I almost forgot – head shots are no good – at very least you need to see their shoulders too. Trust me on this one people!
2) People have varying ideas of what ‘average’ body type really means. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve always considered ‘average’ to mean height – weight proportionate. Come on people - you know if you are overweight or not! Here's a good rule of thumb - if you waist is wider than your shoulders then you are probably slightly heavier than average. Just because all your friends are a size 24 doesn't make it average.
3) Long profiles are – YAWN – boring! If it’s more than a paragraph, you’ve lost me already. Don’t get me wrong, I love learning about people. And I’m sure all three of your cats – Josie, Johnny and Juju are adorable – your kids are perfect – your ex is a cheating scumbag – your best friend in first grade was Kelly – and your mom dropped you on your head as a baby, but do we really need to know all that in your profile? Just hit a few basics and let’s cover the rest during some good conversation. And yes, I am fully aware that I’ve violated this point already.
4) If you don’t get a reply after your first (second or third for that matter) email, then they probably aren’t very interested. Take the hint and move on. Sheesh.
5) When meeting someone for the first time, keep the first ‘date’ short and sweet! Nothing is worse than devoting an entire Friday or Saturday night to someone you’ve never met in person, only to find out that they weren’t terribly honest in point number one or two above – or that there just isn’t anything there. You can get the same info over an innocent cup of coffee or a few not so innocent drinks. Either way, keep the first meeting light and informal; there will be time to get naked later.
6) Don't post pics of yourself with someone of the opposite sex. It's just frickin confusing.
7) Don’t post pictures of your pets in your profile. You with your pet is fine, but a picture of JUST your pet is silly. Like we really care. If I read one more time that “you must love my dog to love me” I’m gonna frickin lose it. We don’t need to love your dog – only tolerate it…and resist the urge to kick it when it jumps on our new khakis with it stinkin muddy paws. While we’re on the subject, don’t post pictures of your kids either. Just the fact that you mention having kids should be enough to scare off most people – you don’t need to post proof of the little brats.
So, I’m sure I’ve lost most of you by now…but if you aren’t completely offended yet, let me know – I’ll keep trying. ;-) | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 6:05:25 PM | Man, you spent WAYYYYY to much time thinking this .....uhm....intellectual ..insight...thank you ....Dr.. ...I have seen the light..I guess our time is up now...same time same place.. | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 6:16:58 PM | good points Santa
8) Never be "interested" or "attracted" to anyone based on their profile alone. You don't know anyone until you've met them in person. Millions think that they're intuitive enough to spot their perfect match through a small photo and a few words, they are all wrong. Don't waste your time emailing and IMing, talk on the phone and meet, if they balk blow them off. Real Life is up close and personal. | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 6:24:01 PM | This would be likened to advising someone not to ride the really big rollercoaster, 'cause they might be scared, or get hurt. I think most people would choose to ignore the advice and ride the big standupupsidedownloopynohandsbackwardbarfy coaster, and see for themselves what all that screaming is about.
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 6:45:57 PM | | Hey, I gotta agree 100% except it goes the same for dudes on this site as well!! You'd be amazed how many 300 lb guys list their weight as average and how many dudes put a cute pic of a puppy on their profile that isnt even their dog! Its not even a friends dog, its just a cute pic they collected online.. Funnily enough, I changed my profile to mention the things Ive learned on POF which are similar to the above posting! Touche. lol | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 7:01:12 PM | 1: Most women won't post pics because they don't want perverts messaging them. Totally understandable to me
2: you're a shallow prick.. Congrats 
3: I personally prefer a longer profile. Sometimes when you just write, your true personality comes out (read your own post; I get the vibe of, again, shallow prick)
4: Hey, he got one right....
5: My first date with my current gf lasted for about 3 days.. It was 3 of the greatest days of my life and I wouldn't have wanted it to be any shorter
6: There's nothing wrong with that unless you are a jealous, immature, unreasonable type of person.. 
7: Some people love their pets. You can tell a lot about a person by their pets.. I have crabs.. yeah you heard me.. Hermit crabs, that is.
Your final comment: See number 2  | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 7:27:11 PM | ........but u with 2 chicks kissing u is ok???????? and in a santa hat, with a fake claus?? what a turn on......phew
I did met one guy no pic, HE WAS HOT, but dumb as a post so dint matter... | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 7:34:47 PM | Santa I was wandering why your profile is so long, you have some of yourfriends with you.
Good advice but practice what you preach santa.
I know now why I don't believe in Santa Clause.    | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 7:39:55 PM | | Been along time since the post about "don't waste time emailing and IMing... " Sorry, but that's the best way to weed people out. Do you know how many guys give your their number or want to meet for coffee/drink right away? No woman has time to meet them all! If you give up on a woman just because she wants to get to know you a bit before committing to giving you a phone number, or meeting you in person, then you just don't get it! | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 7:44:35 PM | Things I have learned,,,,don"t jump in thinking that the man of your dreams or the lady will be the first one to contact,,,,you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a good one,,,,
Second, if you condemn a person because they stretched the truth some,,,,then it is your loss,,,just because they are not a beauty queen,,,or nicole richie,,,that dont mean they are not a good person with a good heart,,,that could probably be the best thing you ever encountered,,,remember weight watchers can take care of the weight,,,a good plastic surgeon can nip and tuck,,,,but the good heart and soul they nourished themselves.
A lesson learned,,,,when a man puts in their profile that they are seeking a nice christian lady to spend his time with,,,,why do I have to fight him off with my Bible before the night is over,,, | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 8:17:24 PM | 1. Yeah.... this and a thousand other redundant 
shallow/paranoid post-a-pic threads.
2. To figure what an average is , develope your math skills a little.
3. Long profiles are - YAWN - boring. You mean like the profile
you copied and pasted to creat this uber redundant thread.
4. No shit? Are ya sure? :drinking?
5. - YAWN -
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7. We? Speak for yourself.
I know you're not smart enough to think for me.
Hence the reason you don't have permission to
speak for me | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 9:02:01 PM | What a rediculous post!
6) Don't post pics of yourself with someone of the opposite sex. It's just frickin confusing.
You freely dish out this "advice", but you have a pic in your profile showing two girls kissing you... at the same time!
Hmmm... not sure the pic of you with TWO GUYS is any less confusing.
7) Don’t post pictures of your pets in your profile. You with your pet is fine, but a picture of JUST your pet is silly.
So are we to just ASSUME that that is your p***y in pic #3 with you on your profile?????
And PLEASE tell me that cat isn't wearing clothes...!!! | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/12/2007 9:28:43 PM | Here's what I learn from on-line dating.
If you don't look like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise don't bother with on-line dating. Yeah sure you may get a few date, a few laughs, or whatever but finding ms. right? prb. not, so don't waste countless hours because the odds are against you not for you. Sure I email bunches of girls and it all comes out the same, get a few replys, chit-chat back and forth and all of a sudden BOOM gone off the face of the earth. 90 percent of these women on here are holding out for mr. perfect and they will not compromise. So guys do yourself a favor and go out to the local bars and pic you up some real women. | |
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Posted: 1/12/2007 10:05:52 PM | | Well hate to be the bearer of bad news,,,but it is NOT the woman,,,it is the man,,,most of the men all they want is a arm trophy,,,I doubt if they would know a good woman if she bit him on the a**.......we would be happy with anyone with a kind heart and good soul that wants all of us not what we carry between the legs,,,,,,,,really tired of listening to all these poor guys that are being dumped on,,,,read the ladies profiles,,,,it is the man that says if not attractive dont response cause I wont.....a 275 lb man told me I was too fat for his criteria,,,,,I weigh 140,,,,go figure,,,another man said I was too fat to make love too, but should I decide to go on a diet and lose weight he would give me another shot,,,,,,and anyone with a cute puppy cant be all bad,,,,,,, | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/13/2007 4:34:03 AM | Damn! The most people I have ever been able to piss off with one post was two, and sometimes that is my intention. You have to admit that some valid points were made. My huge pet peeve: Out of focus pictures!!!
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/13/2007 5:12:53 AM | One thing I have learnt from here,,,if they are new to the site and they contact you,,,then they realise that there is more than one person on the this site,you never hear from them again | |
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| Things I've Learned From Online Dating
Posted: 1/13/2007 5:31:05 AM | I loved this. And all so true. The reply that pissed me off the most was message 12.....
**Second, if you condemn a person because they stretched the truth some,,,,then it is your loss,,,just because they are not a beauty queen,,,or nicole richie,,,that dont mean they are not a good person with a good heart**
Firstly, anyone who 'stretches the truth' is a liar, simple as. Second, if anyone has to lie about height, weight, etc, they obviously have an issue with how they look. Personally I want someone who accepts themselves for who they are and what they look like. I don't want someone who is insecure or feels inadequate. No doubt they might have a good heart, but if everyone were honest, looks DO matter. That doesn't mean that the person one chooses has to look like a model or have a fit toned body, as long as they are attractive to you. If looks didn't matter, why the hell are they so many single people?? after all, there are enough 'good hearted' people out there.
And how is it someones 'loss', if they never wanted that person in the first place?? I'll never figure that one out.
Anyway, great post.  | |
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