I could chat with people from all around the globe on all different topics. We chatted for months and then, I took the big step and flew…yes at 19 or 20 and very strong-willed…I flew to Chicago without the blessing of my parents to meet the man of my dreams. Well, the man of my year-old dreams, at least.
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But, it taught me very early on that the world was so much bigger than the familiar faces I saw everyday in my neighborhood or college campus. In my 20s, I met and dated a guy I met in college. We got engaged after a few years, but never married. We had a daughter together. And then I was single again. Throughout the rest of my 20s and 30s, I met and went out on dates with a variety of men: And I met them in various ways: It also allowed me to cut straight to the chase of who I wanted to meet. I viewed it much like grocery shopping. In my eyes, online dating offers the same convenience.
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I knew the way I wanted him to look. Perhaps there is some research on that. I have had a range of experiences with men of various ages. In my case, the older one's were not always the most attentive. But an interesting thought to bring up, Laurinzo. Yes, I agree however, it is important to note that as a man get's older he does get a wee bit more into the spirit of a woman as well, at least some do It's actually a thing of giving herself more time to assess who this man really is.
With men, as you know, he either likes the way she looks or he doesn't, for the most part. Women dig a little deeper. Very good hub, and I find it very interesting that it takes longer to make an impression upon a woman I also dropped a hint to her several weeks ago. Although I have a bad head cold I cheered up and gave her my contact number and told her to contact me.
This has become routine for me as I leave the first call to "her" if possible to avoid wasting time. I don't feel an overwhelming lust for her but I would feel stupid not following up on this. Shouldn't I be feeling powerful lust in order to follow up correctly? Dating can be highly enjoyable, but only when we date people we might actually like. Sounds simple, but I know people who will go out with someone just for the heck of it. I find that quite strange.
Thanks for visiting, Nell. I often look back at dating and think how the hell did I do that? I love all your advice, and yes I wish I was back out there! Dating can be challenging. The trick is in having the patience to read between the lines and to be observant before getting too involved with someone. That often means walking away more times than one might like. I'm so glad I'm not in the dating world, but if I were I'd be following all of your advice.
Especially when you interview people for a living like I did in HR, it would be exhaustive to do so on a date. Men often have a problem with not overly doing the courting as many women don't like it. Oztinato, I replied to your comment, yet it isn't here. I don't know what's up with all the email delays. Anyway, I think your sending her an email would be an appropriate action to take. You can mention your appreciation for the Chinese culture, certainly. It could be she is the type of woman who prefers that men put a bit of extra effort into "courting" her.
Nothing wrong with that. As an aside, I think there is a lot to be said for meeting people the old-fashioned way. In truth, I prefer it. I wish you luck with this lady. I'm here to help if you run into any glitches. I'm trying to use "traditional" methods as opposed to the internet mainly because of the scammers etc. I invited one of these "possibilities" to my new piano gig at a prestigious venue. She came and we chatted. She immediately told me she brought her brother too. I felt she did this so I would know she wasn't "with" anyone.
I followed up with a bunch of flowers sent to her work her own business. I'm trying to take it to the next level and asked her out to a dinner date. It now seems to have stalled.
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She says we'll talk soon. I think she's realized how freakin old I am. When I first met her she insisted she was not "as young as she looked" so I took the bait. I'm happy to "wait and see "because I'm also very cautious. I am tempted to send her an email about myself as a quasi reference because I know how Chinese people think. Oztinato, I just saw your email about handing out cards. My notification that I received today stated that you sent it out three weeks ago. Sometimes comments are not received right awayan HP glitch, I guess.
I have been spammed with Match. However, I did not get any viruses. Hopefully your first date has since turned into many more dates. Sounds like a fun show! I also love to observe how people interact on 1st dates.
I basically put into words how I have datedas this method has worked out quite well for me. So glad you liked the hub. I am a huge fan of a British show called 1st dates I started to fill out the e harmony questions but the site froze and I immediately got several computer viruses. Fortunately I have protection on my phone! This is typical of all my experiences with dating websites.
To be honest it's probably the fastest for viruses to date. On the other hand my game plan to find someone "naturally" bore some fruit today. That is I simply remained seated in the same position and let the prey come to me.
There were a lot of obvious single females out but no males all hungover so I was able to meet several women. I handed out my card if they want to phone they can etc and had three positive "card acceptances". Today of these females a prize catch contacted me and we planned a date.
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So tell me, do you use e harmony and do you get spammed and hit with a tsunami of viruses? In other words, there is a series about three of back and forth communications before you even have the opportunity to email one another, free style. They do make the option open to email immediately if one party asks. However, it is wiser to wait. Also, in the profile page, you can answer hundreds of questions short form which gives others further insight into who you are. They develop the book by asking you a series of interesting questions about yourself in order to assemble your individual profilethus, the idea of matching you with compatible personalities.
Long story short, eHarmony helps people to delay gratification a bit. That's a good thing. Best of luck in the dating arena. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have along the wayand thanks for dropping by. I'm enjoying reading these dating hubs as it gets the wheels moving again.
You mentioned E harmony. After trying several dating websites over the years I was shocked by the instantaneous horrors I experienced. The tsunami of computer viruses for one and people trying to make money etc. I'm terrified to try E harmony. Is there something you can tell me about E that would calm my fears?
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I'm so pleased that you got something out of this article, ezzly. What you say about stress is true. Whoever said "not to sweat the small stuff" sure had the right idea. Thank you so much for visiting! Wow this takes me back!