I've been dabbling in online dating. So far, I've met a couple great guys who are turning into really awesome friends.
But every now and again, the darker side of online dating rears its ugly head.
The other night I had the following exchange:
Tough2: Hi...you interested in hanging out? I'm local and can be at your place in 20.
Me: It's after midnight.
Tough2: So? I'm up. You're up. Call me at 555-5555.
Me: Slow down, cowboy. Your profile is alarmingly short and I don't even know your name.
Tough2: Sorry. Didn't realize you were one of those uptight women who has to get all the details before talking to a guy.
Me: No worries. Just like to know a guy's name before calling him. Have a great night!
Tough2: No worries is right. You're just one of those weird people who sit and chat online all night instead of living life. I think that's lame. But if you're not interested in a real man, it's your loss.
Oh my GOD! How did he know?!
I started to write a snappy response, but he blocked me. When I stopped laughing, I deleted his emails while wondering if he was ever successful with his approach.
Then I spent a little time wondering what type of woman would follow that lead.
I can't see that one would. Which made me wonder if he sits at home and complains to his friends that online dating sucks.
Then I stopped wondering and started reading a book.
25 comments:
LOL. um, yeah. He's not looking for online dating, he's lookin for a hookup. Good luck with that. Presumptuous AND rude, both after midnight without so much as an exchange of first names.
Thanks for letting me know what I have to look forward to :-P
That's very funny! My dad does the online dating thing and I fear that he may be one of those crazies. Good luck!
I'm local and I can be there in 20?
Really?
REALLY?
Also, "slow down, cowboy," just kills me.
I made the mistake (possibly more than once) of NOT saying "Slow down Cowboy" and found that the cowboy ALWAYS was the guy that looked like he hadn't seen the light of day in weeks or EVER seen the inside of a gym.
Besides, you write better cowboys than you can find online....
He's gross. Probably the type who sits around and complains about how there are no "good women" out there anymore. Nowadays they, like, want to know your name before hooking up with them. Poor baby.
Hey sweet girl, I remember online dating, I even wrote a paper on it in college and so I did a "lot of research" LOL.....this was perfection about the men who don't know HOW to use Online dating. EWWWWW.
but I know the right guy is out there for you, he's the lucky one..this one...BLOG FODDER. :)xo
Um, wasn't he online at that same hour too?
Some people are odd. Sometimes odd is wonderful. Sometimes odd is simply something I don't get. And sometimes odd is scary. I like the wonderful odd, quirky, silly, eccentric, creative, follow your own path kind of odd. Glad you got a laugh from it. And I'll bet the book was far more interesting than he was.
Just a real life fyi, one of my grade school friends who I've kept in touch with, met her husband online, maybe fifteen years ago and they're still together today. So, while there's a lot of freaks out there, sometimes there are gems worth digging though the freaks for. :>
I'm dabbling in the online dating too, and there are some WEIRDOS. I had a VERY similar conversation a few weeks ago.
OMG what a freak! I'm so glad - though not surprised by any means of course - that you're so much smarter than that. You know your true worth and no idiot creepo just looking to get laid is going to get past Mandyland's smart borders! :D You go girlfriend!!!
I too have heard lots of stories of successful relationships that had online origins. I'm positive you will have the happiest of results because you are incredible, beautiful, suuuuper talented, and you have very healthy boundaries! :) Sorry for the psy lingo, my husband is a marriage & family therapist and I'm in my undergrad for the same. :) But at least you know you're hearing it from a reliable source! Hugs & good luck, not that you'll need it!
Anytime, girl. Anytime. lol
Oh wow. Umm...yeah. Let me know his screen name just in case. lol
You're right. Twenty is awful slow for a local that lives in a town that only takes five minutes to cross. ;)
Oh NO!!!! Say it isn't so!
That's the problem. When I have Henry and Gage on my mind, I can't spare time for some yokel.
TOTALLY. I was thinking the exact. same. thing.
Nice. Maybe I should "research" an article. As if that hasn't been done. lol
Blog fodder up the whazoo.
I know, right? I almost said something about lame guys trying to get a booty call in via the internet.
Let's raise our glasses to the gems who will appear when I'm ready.
Lady, we need to talk!
Well as long as a therapist said it...it must be true! lol
And yes. My borders are secure. ;)
On the advice of my lawyer... I have no comment at this time.
I cannot believe you passed this guy up!! He sounds totally hot. And not angry AT ALL.
Booty calls. Giggle.
I'm sure we could swap some stories. ;) What site(s) are you using?
Dude needs to switch to AdultFriendFinder.
It was totally my loss. lol
Good call.
No. Kidding.
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