bigmanpayne Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 i have been arguing with a friend of mine for a minute about this. here is the question/situation... let's say someone of the opposite sex is unattractive, overweight, etc., but brags that they're something special... says that they are dating like crazy, etc. would you date them (yes you) just to prove a point? in essence, would you "fake date" them just to teach them a lesson? my personal opinion is that i dont have time to "fake" date people... who does? go out with them, extra talking, etc. would you really fake date someone? if you would why... if you wouldn't why?
Trialbyfire Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 What a complete and utter waste of time! If this person is a friend, try to break it to them gently that they're full of it. If it's someone you don't know from a hole in the ground, who cares.
Jilly Bean Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Im confused. I would be dating a fat and ugly dude to prove what point?
You'reasian Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 i have been arguing with a friend of mine for a minute about this. here is the question/situation... let's say someone of the opposite sex is unattractive, overweight, etc., but brags that they're something special... says that they are dating like crazy, etc. would you date them (yes you) just to prove a point? in essence, would you "fake date" them just to teach them a lesson?? Nope. my personal opinion is that i dont have time to "fake" date people... who does? go out with them, extra talking, etc. would you really fake date someone? if you would why... if you wouldn't why? I don't really see a point to the concept. I would rather be with someone that wanted to be with me.
2sunny Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Ummmm, no. i barely make an effort to date someone who is amazing!:lmao:
You'reasian Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Im confused. I would be dating a fat and ugly dude to prove what point? Maybe as dating practice or just to say that you are dating? I don't know.
Author bigmanpayne Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 What a complete and utter waste of time! If this person is a friend, try to break it to them gently that they're full of it. If it's someone you don't know from a hole in the ground, who cares. what do you mean. you mean the person who is doing the "fake" dating? yes, it is a waste of time and i have told them that they are full of it.
Trialbyfire Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 what do you mean. you mean the person who is doing the "fake" dating? yes, it is a waste of time and i have told them that they are full of it. Then just drop kick them from your life. Everyone knows someone who's full of it, so why bother wasting energy on someone who lives a lie.
Author bigmanpayne Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 Im confused. I would be dating a fat and ugly dude to prove what point? Yes. To prove to that person that they aren't so great... i guess.
Author bigmanpayne Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 Maybe as dating practice or just to say that you are dating? I don't know. CLARIFICATION: I am asking would you date them just to prove to them that they are not special. just to prove to them that they are fat, ugly, or whatever. would you go out with them, lead them on, then stop talking to them and laugh at them, talk about them, make them feel like crap, etc.
Meaplus3 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 NO! I would never just date someone to prove a point about the person. If I like them and find then attractive then I'll date them if not, I'm certainly not going to pretend to like someone if I Really don't. AP:)
norajane Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 CLARIFICATION: I am asking would you date them just to prove to them that they are not special. just to prove to them that they are fat, ugly, or whatever. would you go out with them, lead them on, then stop talking to them and laugh at them, talk about them, make them feel like crap, etc. Dating isn't for people who act like 12 year olds!
CommitmentPhobe Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 oh yeah i do that all the time it's great fun /sarcasm
Angel1111 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I think if you date her, you'll just end up proving her point - that she gets a lot of dates. What you need to do is to NOT date her in order to make the point you're trying to make.
Jilly Bean Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Yes. To prove to that person that they aren't so great... i guess. This makes no sense. How would someone wonderful dating someone who's not, prove to them that they aren't great? It seems like it would validate their greatness, no?
Author bigmanpayne Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 What an immature waste of time. I agree. I am so glad everyone else thinks the same thing.
raclar Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 No! I wouldn't waste time and energy on such an endeavor. Life is too short.. spend time with people you like, people who are good for you and make you feel good about yourself. "Fake dating" will do none of these things for you and not benefit you in any real way.
You'reasian Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 CLARIFICATION: I am asking would you date them just to prove to them that they are not special. just to prove to them that they are fat, ugly, or whatever. would you go out with them, lead them on, then stop talking to them and laugh at them, talk about them, make them feel like crap, etc. Hell no. That's cruel and a waste of time. When I date someone its because I am attracted to them and would like to persue a relationship with them - they are someone I want to be with. If I find out mid-relationship about some things that are deal breakers, then I'll be straight forward about it and try to work it out (if possible). If said deal breakers aren't resolved through open and honest communication, then I guess I have no choice but to move on. In the process of dealing with these deal breaker issues, arguments happen.
Lizzie60 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 i have been arguing with a friend of mine for a minute about this. here is the question/situation... let's say someone of the opposite sex is unattractive, overweight, etc., but brags that they're something special... says that they are dating like crazy, etc. would you date them (yes you) just to prove a point? in essence, would you "fake date" them just to teach them a lesson? my personal opinion is that i dont have time to "fake" date people... who does? go out with them, extra talking, etc. would you really fake date someone? if you would why... if you wouldn't why? I don't understand.. if you 'fake date' this person.. then you prove her point... you said that she brags about getting lots of dates.. if you date her then she's right.. no? Am I missing something here?
shykitty Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 NO! I would never just date someone to prove a point about the person. If I like them and find then attractive then I'll date them if not, I'm certainly not going to pretend to like someone if I Really don't. AP:) Exactly!
Author bigmanpayne Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 I don't understand.. if you 'fake date' this person.. then you prove her point... you said that she brags about getting lots of dates.. if you date her then she's right.. no? Am I missing something here? you are not missing anything. you are correct. this is stupid. is it still stupid if the person you are 'fake dating' is a liar and obnoxious about how great they are?
Lizzie60 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 you are not missing anything. you are correct. this is stupid. is it still stupid if the person you are 'fake dating' is a liar and obnoxious about how great they are? OK. so I don't see how you can prove to her that she's not 'dating material' if you prove her point... this doesn't make sense.. oh well..
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