Make me a match … August 11, 2006
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There was a time when I used to get all excited about my new matches from online dating. I’d get the little “potential matches” e-mails and think, “Oh! New guys! Yay!” Now, not so much.
My thrice weekly match.com e-mail of potential matches recommends that I could “match” with the following people:
- A guy I went to elementary school with, not to be confused with any of the other guys I went to school with that it has tried to set me up with.
- The Nurse, which is nice, because it’s good to know that Match thinks I’m compatible with a guy I’m dating.
- A guy who has a screenname that indicates that he is a “nuclear” provider of oral pleasure for women. (Seriously.)
- A man who is, no lie, dressed in a tux with no shoes and is standing with one foot on the ground and one propped up really high on the arm of a couch. (Really? That’s the BEST picture you have?) Also, he doesn’t want kids, which is not in line with my preferences at all. (Even when I SAY what I want I don’t get it!)
This is not helping. I just want to date one person and be done with it.
Plutonium Tongue?
Seriously, you have to share that one!
Plutonium Tongue?
Seriously, you have to share that one!
Yes, I love the “my matches” that somehow don’t fall into the categories you’ve set, such as I’d prefer to find someone with no kids, yet, I always get one that has a child or 3 children already!
BTW, I just found your blog a few weeks ago through City Wendy in the Windy City and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying reading about your dating life…hmmm…makes me think I need a dating life!
Well, at least you know the site isnt ALL bad if it’s sending The Nurse to you and you like him so much…
It is a very good sign that The Nurse is a “perfect” match. Hang in there…who knows, maybe you are done with but just don’t know it yet!
I would looooove to think that The Nurse was going to settle down and be my boyfriend and watch Rambo with me on Sundays, but I’m too unsure to count out the shoeless tux wearin’ guy just yet … ;p
Amen, sista!
I say next time you see The Nurse, it’s time to have a little talk. Cause it’s obviously driving you crazy. Make it casual (if that’s at all possible). Just be like, “hey..so what’s going on with us? I really like you.” Easier said than done, I know…but it might be worth it. We’re rooting for you!
Beth could be right.
I, on the other hand, am all about playing games. You know - pretend you don’t actually like him, and make him jealous, to see if he likes you. Plus, then there is no rejection.
But then again, game-playing never really got me anywhere.
Yeah…when r u going to find out this status? Cos that whole Rainy Rambo date sounded really relationship-y to me. Just my $0.02
I’m not a big believer in ‘the relationship talk,’ in that for me it’s best when it just develops organically. But hey, what do I know? I’ve been single for an eternity…….
as far as the online pairings…I’d love to crawl inside their computer’s brain and figure out how the criteria matches who it does. wacky….
I’m now addicted to your blog. Just started my own (suddenlysinglechicago)as a means to stream about pretty meaningless stuff. Hopefully my messages will start to heat up like yours. Keep at it!
Match: BLUCK!
My latest was acting kind of funny and I got suspicious, so I looked him up on match & saw that he was still active. Then I figured I was being a psycho for spying. Next thing I know, he asks me if I want to be in an “open relationship.” Which, I dumped him.
I’ll try again, presently, but I was a little surprised by this one. I’m always so honest! Duh!!
I don’t know how you can go on w/o having the talk. i’m too much of a control freak. i have to KNOW what is going on. i dont’ like surprises at all. i guess i am just not as laid-back as you are!
girl, have you read my posts about Match? I have had some very interesting experiences with online dating! If not, here are some:
The Freaks You Meet
Hostility Issues
In reference to the Diet Coke making you upset… I almost went ballistic on a gas station attendant when I couldn’t find a cold sugar free Red Bull while I had my period and was on my way to the gym.