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 Author Thread: Is living with my brother a problem?
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 15 (view)
 
Is living with my brother a problem?
Posted: 11/25/2009 1:36:58 AM
OP - I don't see this as a problem unless like someone mentioned, you and your brother were conjoined at the hips or something! ... Heck, speaking of which, even the Siamese Twins, depsite their unusual condition managed to marry wives and have a whole soccer team of kids each!!!


With the right woman she will see you sharing your living expenses as being economically efficient and pragmatic. ... With the wrong woman, say even [iIF you were living on your own, she will always be finding something to fault you at. So no need to lose sleep over that.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 15 (view)
 
Interracial dating
Posted: 11/25/2009 1:15:53 AM
^^^ Wow, that was very well put WackMC!

There are many facets to this. Initially my two cents are: When it comes to mate selection ppl are entitled to have their preferences, b/c after all it is about attraction on many levels. Its not too surprising for ppl to want to date someone of similar social/ethnic background to them due to obvious similarities and common ground.

However, there is another facet which I find it kinda sad when there are those who date specifically a particular group b/c of some sort of cultural generalization they have about that group ... OR on the flip side, they have some sort of stereotyped generalization about their own group which they claim makes dating outside their own culture more ideal. Being Asian I have seen this occurance often among asian women. They have an inferiority complex against their own racial group and on the flip-side, idolize men of other groups/races. My impression of this is a person with this type of mentality is not dating a person, but rather they are dating a stereotyped fantasy of that particular culture of a person.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 17 (view)
 
Do majority of ladies hate rugged guys?
Posted: 11/25/2009 12:24:59 AM
OP - like others have said, I don't think its the "rugged look" thats scaring the ladies away but perhaps more so the look on your face thats giving an unwelcome vibe.

If it helps at all, something funny I came across:

6 Ways You Can (Accidently) Attract the Ladies

#6.
Be Effeminate

Are you a little sensitive about the fact that you're not exactly the manliest dude on the block? And that it takes you six weeks to grow a beard? You shouldn't be. After all, haven't you noticed that suddenly they're selling a lot of men's pants that seem to be designed to fit women? And that Hollywood hunks have gotten a lot less manly over the past, oh, 50 years?

It's looking like if you want to attract the women these days, it helps to be a little lady-like.

Seriously? Why?

There is apparently a scientific reason why the ideal man these days is closer to the sensitive, gel-haired emo than the gruff, grizzled cowboy your grandma lusted after. Some experts think it has to do with the availability of the birth control pill.

Historically women were attracted to strapping, virile men who would pass on their bulging, hairy chested, muscular genes to their children. Obviously the point was to ensure that the resulting offspring would be strong enough to survive all the horrifying claptrap that goes on in the forest at night.

Thanks to some hormone magic, this tends to change after the woman is pregnant. Her brain assumes the most important bit has already been done, and relaxes its "make strong babies" hold over her. This is when she finds herself annoyed by the smelly, bearded, farting creature who impregnated her and finds herself wishing she had a sensitive guy to help with the mothering.

But when on the pill, a woman's body thinks she is pregnant all the time.

So the theory goes that millions of women have been on the pill at some point in the last 40 years, and their lust objects have changed accordingly. Today they're more attracted to a male archetype who is more effeminate, less aggressive and will make better a life partner than bear killer. So get busy waxing those legs, guys.

http://www.cracked.com/article/206_6-ways-you-can-accidently-attract-ladies/
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 11 (view)
 
Are there girls out there that like avg to shorter guys
Posted: 11/25/2009 12:17:25 AM
In all shallow honesty if he is the same or shorter height than me, then sorry but that is a bit too short. I think a lot of women want a taller guy (or at least taller than them) perhaps due to primal instinct of feeling he can protect us if needed. However me being not too tall myself, I've dated guys between 5'6" thru 6'3" ... In the same token I found guys over 6'0" a bit too tall, intimidating, awkward for me .. or whatever you wanna call it. I don't wear heels all the time and don't want to be tippy toe-ing every time for a kiss either. So average height would be the preferred happy medium for me.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 6 (view)
 
Gauging a woman's sex drive
Posted: 11/24/2009 1:32:11 PM
Try this??

http://www.scribd.com/doc/5153/Girlfriend-Application
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 17 (view)
 
Need Advice
Posted: 11/24/2009 1:14:42 PM

I had my BC removed... on purpose because we wanted a baby...


If it was a mutual decision of yours to have a child together, then he has no excuse to be avoiding this issue.

Talk to him.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 19 (view)
 
Are there any clingy guys out there?
Posted: 11/24/2009 11:33:51 AM
OP this totally depends on how you define "clingy".

I once dated a guy who needed to be in touch everyday (phone call, texting or otherwise), seemed like he was tracking my every move and wanted to know every single detail of my day plan.... For me I appreciate "together time" but call me selfish, I also value my "me time" too.....I felt it was suffocating, he thought he was being "affectionate". Just one of many reasons it didn't last. I could see this working for girls who appreciate the constant attention and affirmation yet for me it was just too much.

So depending on how you define clingy, I think there's different types for everyone.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 19 (view)
 
Opening Car Doors for Dates
Posted: 11/24/2009 9:49:44 AM
Nice but not really practical when by the time he manages to get out from his side of the car and hop on over to my side I would've probably opened my own door and gotten out already. Yes, I would say its borderline corny (overdoing it). Its like pulling out my chair for me, perhaps something a waiter might do at some fancy restaurant, but not something expected out of my date.

Now say if the man was doing this for a pregnant woman or if she had some sort of physical condition that hindered her movement from not functioning as efficient as she could be, then I could picture this as being all the more golden.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 47 (view)
 
Success, then utter disgusting failure
Posted: 11/24/2009 7:57:02 AM

Sounds like she has serious avoidance issues. Has no-one considered perhaps she was so terribly embarrassed to face the OP who possibly won't understand so she opted instead to escape, fully expecting never to hear from him again. So what diff is it to take care of the sheets if he's gonna pass on her after that anyway! It's rude to be sure but as I said, she was probably too horrified to face him. Think of it, if she's insecure enough to take laxatives (if that's the reason) then that'd be a disaster, the facade she kept up would have just flew out the door. That's my theory anyway, not that I been in that situation lol. I speculate that she was stunned but glad/relieved to hear from him yet kept the incident blocked from her mind, hoping/thinking he'd just carry on as normal. I'm not defending her actions, just putting forward a possible explanation.



Evidently, no she wasn't "too horrified" to face him again.


OP wrote:


I talked to her later that same day and even said i has A LOT of laundry to do. She acts like nothing happened. Should I ask her wtf? She wants to do "movie" night again next weekend after Thanksgiving.



I'm starting to doubt that this story is even real. ... .. then again, there are all kinds of nutcases out there ....
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 31 (view)
 
Success, then utter disgusting failure
Posted: 11/23/2009 11:34:12 PM
^^^ What ForumFilly said.

.. and if it was too much for her to clean up or beyond salvaging, she should've at least had the honesty to offer to buy you new sheets.

It baffles me that she has the audacity to ASK to see you again, yet has no conscientciousness to redeem herself!?!
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 28 (view)
 
Success, then utter disgusting failure
Posted: 11/23/2009 11:14:10 PM
Can anyone say holy (literal) sh*tt!!!! .. and I thought I heard just about every weird-n-whacked date story there was out there!


Yeah throw the damn sheet out dude! *puke* ... is it even worth salvaging?? ... So you spoke to her again and she still asked to see you again!?! .. LOL! ... If I were her I'd probably change my number ... vanish off the face of planet earth and not come out for air again until the second coming of christ!!!.....
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Do woemn find kindness as a weakness?
Posted: 11/23/2009 9:43:49 PM
OP - perhaps you are confusing kindness for being a pushover. There's a big difference between the two.

To me kindness means having compassion, consideration and respect for others. Showing these qualities does not mean you are "weak" by any means.

Being a pushover means you don't have a backbone and are easily manipulated by others. This is plain weakness and not really kindness.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 21 (view)
 
what does it really take
Posted: 11/23/2009 1:14:44 AM
Here's some "novel" advice ....

1) Physical attraction (You're someone whom she can imagine waking up to.)
2) Persona attraction (Your personality doesn't bore or annoy her.)


Now dive into these two categories and you could have a dozen and one different things applicable as qualities & traits (as already listed by other posts here). And as said, those qualities are things that are totally subjective .... What may seem "boring" and "annoying" to one person may be "intriguing" and "lively" to another.

Yet the two main categories still stand as the only two factors toward concluding that "chemistry & connection" thing. ... So how much from each category does it take to attract a lady?? Again, totally subjective. But there's got to be a bit of each.

I think this pretty much applies to what men seek out when looking for a prospective lady too. No rocket science here.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 8 (view)
 
I really dont get it?!?!?!
Posted: 11/21/2009 11:18:54 AM
Yep .. what the ladies said ....

OP - seems you're trying too hard, thus making it seem harder than it has to be.

Relax, chill, Quit with the woe-is-me whining.

Who cares if you don't get the attention of these chicks whom you deem as "wanting only scumbags, douchebags and arzholes" .... Not saying that you should make yourself into a loser douchebag too .. BUT don't make yourself so available to these women. What I mean is do your own stuff and keep your interests and passions dedicated to other areas in your life too. Seems like you're investing all your happiness into this relationship factor. BE HAPPY even if you don't have a "hot gal" by your side. Moping about it is not gonna get you anywhere further.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 83 (view)
 
How to tell a woman to start paying for part of the date
Posted: 11/21/2009 10:34:31 AM

If the women is going out with other men, and you keep on paying, along with other men, where does that leave you? Do you continue to pay for her? This is until SHE decides that she wants a relationship?

Yes, men should pay the first couple times, even three or four times. After that the men must decide if it is going anywhere, or is she is just a "friend"


Excellent idea!!!! ... I might need to start implementing this into my game plan! ... Casually date a few guys at the same time = I have my meal plans taken care of for the week!!!

Jokes aside, my take just happens to be the opposite to this. We both go dutch UNTIL its been established that we are indeed in a relationship.. .... When in the stage of just "getting to know you" both should have equal footing in sharing the bill because nothing is serious yet. ... No should feel obligated to "treat" the other. Its kind of like, you are trying to win my favor here thru offers of free meals alone. ... If that were the case then damn, I want a 5 course exquisite gourmet dinner with the most expensive wine and all the trimmings !!!!!! lol

Likewise to instances where my good friends treat me and I offer to do the same on other occasion without it being a sense of obligation, but rather a sense of "I want to b/c I appreciate you as my good friend". ..... That to me holds more purpose than a mere stranger treating me and "tryin to win my favor". Not saying that I would turn down a man who sincerely offers to pay a meal for me, but I would think it more fair that neither of us foots the bill alone when we hardly know each other yet.

Call me pricklish but thats just how I see it.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 13 (view)
 
Internet daters: are we damaging our social skills?
Posted: 11/21/2009 10:02:08 AM

You don't "date" on the internet, you use the internet to cast a net to find somebody that may be dating material.

Important distinction.


Agree w/ this.

To me, its just a medium in reaching out to potentials.

To date someone you still need to use social skills, otherwise maybe we can all just "chat" and "get to know each other" through the computer screen alone and not ever actualizing in meeting/interacting face-to-face.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 76 (view)
 
How to tell a woman to start paying for part of the date
Posted: 11/20/2009 11:39:43 PM
OP - this might have already been said but just yet another 2 pennies to add to the bucket ...


(A) If you like her enough, continue to date her (which is what you have been doing for four dates now obviously!) ... You can always and should try the approaches posted here in "hinting" her to pitch her share BUT like some already stated above: Don't expect her to change her ways either. (I wouldn't be surprised if say, she throws a tantrum once you do bring this issue up!! ) **Sounds like you got a high maintenence princess type here.** I mean even after she invited you for coffee yet she still expected you to pick up the tab?? ... IF you do wish to continue dating her yet don't bring this issue to light, it will only get harder to tackle down the road.


(B) If you don't like her enough and and she doesn't seem to get a clue that her behavior irks you, the simple solution is: STOP dating her. Move on. Problem solved.



 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 16 (view)
 
Time commitment
Posted: 11/20/2009 4:26:36 PM
Once a week is good. I would hope that gives us more things to talk about when we do get together. Yet, this is only speaking for myself. Anymore more than that for me might perhaps be overkill.

The answer to this question is totally subjective to the girl you're seeing.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Looking for Opinions
Posted: 11/19/2009 12:04:21 PM
Agreed with what the ladies said in here. At your age, its not beyond reason. And in this sort of economic environment, even more reasonable to do so.

OP - there are worst deal-breakers than living with your parents alone. ... If you should come across a girl who holds that against you then perhaps she is not the type you are looking for anyways.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 2 (view)
 
Single Mums/Non-single mums. A mind-change???
Posted: 11/19/2009 11:46:54 AM

Is it true that women without children prefer a higher spec man than women with children??


I don't have kids and have never been married either. I would at least hope he doesn't have kids and preferrably hasn't been married either. (Ironically though, I have broken my own standards by dating guys who had kids and also been married before.) ... YET my own conclusion still stands. If I can help it, I'd still prefer to find someone who was parrallel to my own status . So to ask for someone equal to myself is now simply "too high of a spec"??


Im finding that single women without children seem to be very ignorant, and are looking for VERY high standards in a man.


Ignorant simply b/c they are not choosing you right!?

In other words are you saying that I should lower my standards just to raise yours??


WHY AM I EXPERIENCING THAT?????


My guess is good as yours on that one.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 18 (view)
 
I see alot of looking looking for good guys on profiles
Posted: 11/19/2009 10:46:19 AM

Very easy. They actually have said they have never had anyone like that before. All losers, drinkers, etc... Then it is "I'm scared" because it seems to be too good or appears to move faster than it should because all the drama, crap and craziness isn't there.


Then like I said, its their loss then that they "just can't deal" with a guy who is perhaps "the whole package and much more" .....

Besides, why would you want a woman who is not mentally and/or emotionally capable to handle you with all your great qualities eh? -- like said, she probably has deeper issues IF that really is the case.

If you truly think you possess the qualities that a woman is looking for, trust me she WILL come to (choose) you on her own account. Her pushing you back is actually just helping weed out the ones who aren't compatible with you.

This has totally turned into a "nice guy" thread now.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 13 (view)
 
I see alot of looking looking for good guys on profiles
Posted: 11/19/2009 10:09:40 AM

But you have all those qualities and they still don't move to keep you. Something always happens for the bottom to fall out like it was never there. I think really they get scared and can't deal with it when it is staring them in the face. They put up a wall at that point or something. Haven't figured it out yet!


I will have to agree w/ what davidpiano said on this one.

OP - perhaps it is you who is fearing to admit that you just didn't cut it for her. This is sorta similar to "But Imma nice guy" whine err ... I meant inquisition! lol

Why would a emotionally/mentally sound woman (or man) get scared and "put up a wall" when they have a person who has all the qualities they are looking for and much more? ... If they truly do, then perhaps they got deeper personal issues & obviously thats their loss. ... HOwever, more often than not, I see this excuse here as a mere excuse from your end (the rejectee) to rationalize (in your own mind) that it was somehow "their fault" and none of your own.

Conclusion: You may have some of the fundamental qualities a woman is looking for, but that by itself doesn't mean its gonna cut the whole deal for her. There are so many more factors involved to determine compatibilty & chemistry between two ppl than just those qualities alone.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 8 (view)
 
I see alot of looking looking for good guys on profiles
Posted: 11/19/2009 8:53:24 AM
OP - likewise ... aren't we all looking for someone "genuine, loyal, honest, trustworthy, respectful" ... and the ever-so-popular "must make me laugh"!?! ... these cliches are sooo cliche but it pretty much goes both ways.

This is parrallel to what some guys have in their profiles -- "looking for a nice girl" and yadda yadda ....

Well, who isn't?!?! ...
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 7 (view)
 
do women really have a checklist
Posted: 11/19/2009 12:19:22 AM
... And if we don't have this so called "list" .. we get accused of "not knowing what we want".
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 12 (view)
 
If it goes well why do I never get a second date?
Posted: 11/18/2009 8:03:37 PM

I don't ever push for this, but if she suggests it, and I think we are connecting, I'll go along. But when the time comes, she is sick, or forgot she had other plans... Why does this happen? What am I doing wrong? Any insight would be great!



Not sure what your date(s) could be thinking OP, but myself I would never go about initiating a second date with a guy who I didn't feel any connection with.

Like suggested above, why not you try doing the initiating next time?? ... Perhaps she needs to feel that you do have interest beyond the first date too, and not just let her do the walking.

Thats about the only suggestion I could see into this. Otherwise, she could have lost interest for a plethora of reasons (listed above) is anyone's guess.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 21 (view)
 
Is looks that important to woman, or am i imagining things.
Posted: 11/18/2009 3:24:27 PM
Looks matter period.

... more to some, less to others.

OP - I'm sure more often than not you just wouldn't start talking to that woman in the bar across from you b/c the FIRST thing you saw was her "amazing personality" radiating through that caught your eye.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 9 (view)
 
For Love & Odometer
Posted: 11/18/2009 3:10:23 PM
That right person could be anywhere anytime, but obviously the farther the distance the more the challenge to bridge things. Although I don't doubt that if two ppl are genuinely committed to making things work, well ... "ain't no mountain high enough" ....... But I'm guessing that most ppl when looking for a relationship would want someone whom they can see & interact with rather than just exchanging e-mails, phone chats and as said above, w/o the hassle of having to plan around hour long drives or flights just to see one another.

So unless you're a hopeless romantic who believes in serendipity and stuff of that nature, this just isn't the most practical route for a lot of folks.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 6 (view)
 
Are things THAT bad?
Posted: 11/18/2009 11:53:19 AM

Are there better, more effective ways to meet numerous people from the opposite sex in such a short time?


I agree w/ Landra on this one!



I realize POF isn't the only fish in the sea, and I have heard of other sites, but wouldn't they have the same pool of members of the opposite sex?


Different pond, same fish, b/c you are after all still fishing in the same local vicinity of ponds. If you want to catch say..... a barracuda? ... of course you'd have to go to the oceans of sub-tropic regions, not your local city park ponds! .. then again just renting a yacht out there might cost ya an arm n leg already so just make sure your means justifies the end.



Are diamonds REALLY a girl's best friend?


Yes, but only after I've pawned it for cash!!
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 6 (view)
 
Should I continue?
Posted: 11/18/2009 11:23:23 AM

She is currently studying for a master's in Ministry. I understand that her beliefs are important.



Then my opinion would be: Perhaps it is better not to start anything altogether. She sounds like she is pretty set in her beliefs, I can almost put my money on it that she will not change anytime soon for anyone. Now say IF you are able to ahem, "convert" yourself (for lack of better words) toward her beliefs & values .. perhaps that might give your relationship potential a chance. .. Yet not to rain on your parade but the light of it is -- I have hardly ever seen a relationship where one or the other were pretty dead-set in each of their different religious convictions (or lack thereof) and have a successful union.

I have seen however, ppl with different religious convictions who also possess an open mind & tolerance toward other's convictions to be able to have fruitful unions.

JMO ~
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 4 (view)
 
Should I continue?
Posted: 11/18/2009 10:48:03 AM
Continue if you want to, but as said above: Just don't expect anything more than what she has stated to you, unless by some chance down the line, her feelings about your "spiritual incompatibility" should suddenly change. .. Speaking of which I am not sure what exactly your date meant by that? ... Is it purely fundamental religious differences per se? Or is it spirituality of a different level?? **I tend to think I'm a spiritual person too, but hardly religious, as a matter of fact I try to avoid anyone who is extrememly rigid in their religious beliefs if I can help it.

Anyways, fundamental religious differences are difficult to compromise if one or the other is deeply set in their beliefs. Better to avoid it altogether.

I think perhaps the both of you are not Mr. & Ms. Right for each other but more like Mr. & Ms. Right Now.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 3 (view)
 
The first meeting
Posted: 11/17/2009 5:28:28 PM
1: Meet for a drink after dinner.

-- I don't drink alcoholic beverages with practical strangers. Especially when I am alone in their presence.

a: Saves you a ton of money.

-- I always expect dutch on first meets. Its not even an actual date yet.

B.Saves you from all that talking.

-- Fun. So now I'm on a date with a mute?

2: He said to give her concentrated alcohol (shots) but only a couple so she doesn't hurl.He said, No beer because she will be in the John all night.

-- Refer to answer in question 1:

3: He said let her do all the talking because it would put me in a position of power.

-- Last date I had, I ended up doing exactly that (doing all the talking). Because it was either that, or looooooong awkward pause. Yep. You can betcha that was our first and very last 'date'.

4: He said no Denny's or late night clubs, straight to her house. He said if she wants to do that, drop her off and move on.

-- I don't stay out late with strangers I've just met.

Women, has this ever been done to you or have you guys ever used these tactics?

-- Thankfully no.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 20 (view)
 
Any girls here that don't kiss on the first date?
Posted: 11/17/2009 8:53:12 AM
OP - Not all women who are into you are gonna kiss you on the first date. Same as not all women who are into you are gonna have sex with you by the third date (or whatever the "rule" is nowadays!?) ..... Since when did anyone set these so-called "rules" up and make them official?? ... Some of you put too much face value in this whole timing issue crap. .... Things are best when they flow freely, not forced or rehearsed to "suppose" to happen at precisely such and such moments. *rolleyes*

I totally agree w/blayze209 on this one:


Not hardly. It shows respect and shows that you aren't afraid to go after what you want.

Going in for one without making sure the other party is interested is an azzhat move, IMO.


It was in response to:


Yeah, right and be perceived as a total wuss.



Which was in response to:


Maybe you should have just said "can I have a kiss?"


Nothing wrong with asking for a kiss, it shows you are bold yet gentleman enough to ask her about it. Take it like a man if she refuses. This is much better than say if you dived in for a kiss and she just turns her cheek or worst yet, pushes you/retracts. Talk about awkwardness then! Yes, and you would look like a total azzhat too!
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 4 (view)
 
cooking meal at home on a first date.
Posted: 11/17/2009 1:31:53 AM
Too much too soon.

Like already said, he can always show off whatever skills he has later .. saying that IF they both click and have future dates. Its just a first date, tell your buddy to breathe in/out and take it slowly. .... A few more dates down the line after a certain amount of mutual trust & famliarity has been established is a safer bet IMO.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 76 (view)
 
Who are Asians?.
Posted: 11/17/2009 1:05:17 AM
^^^ Regarding "who are Asians and who aren't" -- I agree with NappyKat for the most part. At least that is also what the conclusion of my own understanding is.

on the "oriential rug" part girl!!!! Took the words outta my mouth!!!



I think most SE Asians are dark but I'm not sure what countries or nationality constitutes as SE Asians.


Many are, but not all. I am SE Asian and my group of ppl (an ethnic minority) are typically not dark-skinned. A lot of times ppl mistake us for Chinese or Koreans and not SE Asians simply b/c of our lighter skin tone.

SE Asians = member of any of the countries that are geographically south of China and Taiwan, east of India and north of Australia.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 4 (view)
 
What exactly does no Games and no Drama mean?
Posted: 11/16/2009 1:18:48 PM
^^^lol @ snarky.

OP -- there are plenty-a-men who put this on their profiles as well.

I think this is right along the same line of "I hate liars, posers and cheaters".

Well, umm hello!?!? ...Who does??

I sometimes find that folks who have to reiterate this are the very thing of what they think they're trying to repel.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 63 (view)
 
What are guys thinking?
Posted: 11/16/2009 1:02:45 PM

kina took his chances you wouldn't charge him w/ flashin you for that lil stunt ha? Timing is everything!


I'm more or less with this one.

I mean, you meet for the first time and you're already in his car makin out hot-n-heavy?? ..... Though IMO making out hot-n-heavily does not conclude that he should be whippin his man thang out ... The thing here is, you made a poor choice to make out with the wrong type of guy who obviously had no self-control nor restraint. In his mind he probably was thinking "Hot chick + hot make-out session with me in my car + I'm soooo feelin it = WHY NOT??" (A light pops in his mind: "If she's bold enough to make out hot-n-heavy with me on our first date perhaps she is bold enough to take it all the way!")

As wrong as you or any of us may see this, he obviously didn't. Hence, your conclusion OP.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 83 (view)
 
Have any other women experienced this?
Posted: 11/16/2009 12:44:48 PM
I think there needs to be a happy medium here.

I mean what about guys who don't talk at all? ... and even when you try to initiate conversation by asking open ended questions -- they reply back in monosyllable answers!? Its like pulling out a tooth trying to get them to say anything interesting at all!
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 8 (view)
 
What does it mean when...
Posted: 11/16/2009 12:19:08 PM

So what does it mean when you tell someone that you want them to date other people?


It means she wants you to date other people and not put anymore hopes in her b/c she is doing that already. This might be hard to accept but: if she is into you enough, why would she be looking elsewhere?


Is this an easy way out to let me down? Or is this actually legit? What should I expect from this?


Both. My guess is that she probably means what she says. You spend 7 -8 mos getting to know e/o ... though it may have seemed like things were going dandy for you, thats the thing. It was only for you that felt like that. Not for her. Hence she is moving on.

OP -- sometimes its hard for us to see the obvious when we are caught in the midst of things (myself included!) ... But take a step back and look at the bigger picture. More often than not, it is what it simply is.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 8 (view)
 
what do you consider boring a boring guy?
Posted: 11/16/2009 8:53:13 AM
I just had about one of the most boring dates not too long ago ..... I mean, it was either I do the talking and initiating for him to talk with lines of "So tell me about yourself?" ... "What do you do on the weekends?" .... "What are you hobbies?" ..... "How do you find your job?" ....... or there was that loooooong silent pause. ... Ugh gawd! after 10 mins of this ... I felt like I was interrogating this guy! .... and then when my date couldn't elaborate on his thoughts and such, I felt like all I was doing was talking about myself, despite the fact that I've been told that I'm a "quiet person" on many occasions too. This guy was either too damn nervous to talk or too damn dull to express any of his thoughts.

I think in the end, we just didn't have anything in common. And then I've also met guys who wouldn't stop yappin about themselves or telling off color jokes that I could care less to hear about. Yes, obviously there is a happy medium that in between there somewhere.

OP - If you have travelled the world and have had a variation of life experiences, talk about that. But keep in mind, the keyword here is: IF she expresses interest to hear about it. .... Share your experiences of travel, encounters, viewpoint,.. Basically STUFF that matters to you. ... Apart from the fact that it helps keep the conversation flowing, this is also crucial in gauging whether or not you and your date hold any common interests and values.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 20 (view)
 
Dating a Binge Drinker
Posted: 11/15/2009 10:32:02 PM

Why should it matter to the women he dates if he binge drinks alone occasionally?


He's in denial of a larger problem and needs to seek help.

I had a distant uncle who was an alcoholic all his life (others saw it as an alcoholic, he saw it that he was just a "heavy drinker".) On top of that he smoked heavily too. In the end, he suffered a painful death with liver cancer to no one's surprise.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 20 (view)
 
Any Meaning Behind This -?
Posted: 11/15/2009 9:48:46 PM
Thanks for the feedback. I wasn't intending to seek "attention" with this question. Perhaps it was naive of me to not acknowledge the obvious -- a lot of the answers here has reiterated enough that it's never a good idea to friend-zone that guy who's attracted to you more than you are to him. I get it. A lot of times these guys ARE the so-called 'nice guys' but the connection just wasn't there for me -- aka: "I can picture you as a friend, but there is no romantic-chemistry there." .... I am not the type to tell a guy to just "scram" either IF he has shown that he is a genuine type of person. I guess that's where I need to change. --- This "lets just be friends thing" never really works in the real world. It's either all or nothing.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 10 (view)
 
How long does it take for you to get sick of people?
Posted: 11/15/2009 9:33:34 PM
For me - as cliche as it sounds - distance makes the heart grow fonder. ... Just more to talk about when you do get a chance to get together.

Maybe its just me, but I'm not sure what couples who seem attached-to-the hips talk about when they talk!?
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 4 (view)
 
Any Meaning Behind This -?
Posted: 11/15/2009 5:58:51 PM
Confident Realist -- I see what you mean. .. I try to be cool about it, yet don't want them to think that by me being cool with just friends = they have a chance to hope for more. ..... Maybe its better to go by the "all or nothing" principle here? .... I know some guys are cool and can totally respect being just friends, then there are some who seem to think -- maybe subconciously hope? - for more with that?

Handy Man -- No. No big hair here. =) I try to keep it straight - sleek.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Any Meaning Behind This -?
Posted: 11/15/2009 5:45:39 PM
A few times I've exchanged hugs with guys who tried to snuggle their face into my hair, almost sniffing my hair might I even say? lol ... Well one thing I've also observed is: Most times, these kind of hugs were from guys whom I told "I think we can only be friends" .. whereas they wanted something more.


I am not bothered by this but just rather curious whether or not there is anything behind it?? .. I mean, is this kind of like the "Damn I've been friend-zoned and this-is-the-last-thing-I-can-get-from-her" hug??

... Would I be naive not to think that this is their last attempt to cop out a feel?? lol
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 5 (view)
 
How much doees it take.
Posted: 11/15/2009 4:44:48 PM
wow -- maybe its time to re-evaluate the kind of women you date OP!
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 14 (view)
 
are having kids a must
Posted: 11/15/2009 4:40:46 PM
Like the others have already sad -- 'Tis why its important to find someone who shares the same direction and life goals w/ you OP.

To some women, this is a priority and important step in sharing/building something with their partner. To others, it could be the last thing on their mind. Personally, I'm somewhere in between since I would typically hope to be married first, then again, this might sound a bit radical but say if I were financially stable yet w/o any marriage in sight ... I might not rule out running to the sperm bank either IF I came to a point in life where I felt having kids of my own became a real priority, Then again, there's always adoption too!
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 10 (view)
 
The L Word
Posted: 11/15/2009 4:23:41 PM
I like browngreeneyes answer. Anyhow since this is a NSA thing ...

Yeah, I think only one of two things possible like JulianHawke said. ... I think its perhaps time you reiterate again what your expectations are out of this relationship OP, in case he might be falling for you (which may or may not be the case) .... we all know what happens when one person gets emo-attached and the other doesn't!

 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 5 (view)
 
Do you consider your equal?
Posted: 11/15/2009 12:47:39 PM
^^^ In a nutshell, what Landra said.

Its 50/50 cos both sexes can message the other. The amount of responses/or lack thereof is equally about the same.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 14 (view)
 
North American dating a japanese woman. What do I need to know??
Posted: 11/15/2009 9:39:04 AM

@accuddler
Oh so Japanese women just want a clean, honest, gentlemanly, polite, intelligent, educated, kind, confident, emotionally stable, financially secure, respectful, nice smelling, socially aware, knowledgeable about foods/wines/etc, non-rude, and non-macho man then?

Isn't that what most women "supposedly" want?


LMAO! ... Apparently, it takes a whole wall of a paragraph to explain that simple logic.

OP -- Just keep in mind, there are cultural differences then there are basic common sense stuff that I believe are universal values which more often than not, you can't go wrong with (Hint: Brunopolis summed it up in a nutshell).

I come from that sub-species called "asians" too ... surprisingly I'm also from Planet Earth. Not Pluto.
 |3lueseas
Joined: 3/13/2009
Msg: 9 (view)
 
North American dating a japanese woman. What do I need to know??
Posted: 11/14/2009 10:44:22 PM

Incorporating Steven Seagal into your dating life is, generally speaking, an excellent idea.


Just had to LOL @ this one!!!
 
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