What I've resorted to.

Original post: December 18, 2007

I've gotten to the point of desperation that makes me actually try the online dating sites. But, I haven't gotten to the point that I'll pay for it, though. Free dating websites are just one more place for me to put myself out there and have pretty much everyone make me feel like a loser.

For example: I have a profile on one site that is primarily for stupid quizzes that waste your time during the humdrum workday. A few weeks back, I saw someone's profile, and she seemed pretty interesting, so I ventured on a limb to send her a message. Surprise! (not sarcasm) She wrote me back. (told ya!) We wrote back and forth for two weeks, discussing common interests. Then, one day last week, she stopped. Didn't say anything about it, just up and ignored me. Fine, I can deal with that.

For another example: Same site, different day. I saw this other chick who proclaimed herself to be a huge nerd. She cited Firefly and Battlestar Galactica in her "likes." Jackpot! I thought. I sent out a message post-haste, introducing myself and my love of science fiction. Good common ground to start on. What do I get in return? Nothing. She looked at my page and must've realized she didn't want to associate at all with someone who is kind, has his own place and a job, enjoys some of the same things as her, etc., because everyone knows that all the guys that are on that site are chronically-lying sociopaths who are just looking for their next victim. Whatever. Eff her.

That's the last time I take advice about internet-dating. I don't need this shit.