By I had buyer’s remorse as soon as I hit submit for the year long subscription to eharmony. Where does my level of disgust/rage/cynicism towards dating websites come from? My initial guess is pure fear of rejection. Life is much easier when you don’t put yourself out there. And yes, dating websites is all about judging others. I of course think I’m hilarious and cute and fun to be around — an all around good catch. Based on my ‘hits’ thus far, I may not be all that and a bag of chips. In life, when you are outside your comfort zone that means you’re pushing yourself and growing. So I must be growing by leaps and bounds.
First off, someone needs to explain the protocol/Miss Manners on dating sites. I call it BS when a guy likes something on your profile but provides no message. Does a thumbs up on something I wrote or a picture mean he is interested or just being polite?
I’ve also received a couple of smiley faces…but nothing else. What does that mean? Walt, I don’t know if you want me to reply back and say thank you or what?
And I really don’t know what to do with this one guy who’s profile picture is his passport picture. I mean really. He has other pictures…so I really don’t understand why he would lead with a passport picture –I guess assuring me he is real and can travel? SMH
I’ve sent a few messages..well three. I was hoping that my Mr. Right was going to be the first profile I saw and I’d be done with this nonsense. Apparently not.
What I’ve concluded is that a lot of divorced gentlemen in my age just want to ride motorcycles and fish… which are not two of my hobbies.
I won’t give up just yet. I imagine I need to put more of what/who I want (and more about who I am) to zone in on Mr. Right. I’ve got to be brave and tell Santa what I want for Christmans. Let’s see if he replies with an Xmas gift or a lump of coal!
ho! ho! ho!
Here’s a hilarious picture of Bret Kirkland and me doing our version of Bad Santa!
