Ezzy Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 It's not that I date so often, but I seem to never remember back more then 4-6 months. I started by using Excel, then I thought to use my iPhone. Does anyone out there have any ideas?
Vintage79 Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 What are you trying to track - I don't bother tracking anything. If you're really curious about some kind of trend, or documenting what worked, or what you think works well, excel, word, or similar smart phone applications work well. If you're looking for conquests - the bed post is the tried and true classic.
Author Ezzy Posted August 8, 2012 Author Posted August 8, 2012 Good question. I like to keep track of what I do, and details. Just like I track my weight & gas mileage. I guess I thought maybe there are some iPhone apps out there to do this?
Vintage79 Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Just search the app store - but I think some genre of a spreadsheet is probably going to be the easiest. An app would likely be a specialized derivative of a spreadsheet. Sorry - that probably doesn't help much, as you were already on that page - but oh well.
Author Ezzy Posted August 8, 2012 Author Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks Vintage79, Thought I might get someone here to advise which are the best apps to use. I appreciate your help
Casablanca Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 Casablanca, Why do you say that? Why would you want to track? I can't see any benefit to it if you can't remember it on your own.
SmileFace Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 It's not that I date so often, but I seem to never remember back more then 4-6 months. I started by using Excel, then I thought to use my iPhone. Does anyone out there have any ideas? Are you asian? Haha just kidding... its a joke,gosh. However no - I don't care to remember who I dated before. I do forget names but I rather the past be that past.
Author Ezzy Posted August 9, 2012 Author Posted August 9, 2012 Well, I for one am HORRIBLE at remembering names. Also a friend of mine sleeps around and when she got pregnant did not know who was the father (not sure this is so common) Like I said, I also track other things (Calories, weight, my workouts, ...) But back to the subject ... anyone know of a good iPhone app for me?
FitChick Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 I only track what I eat and my workouts. If I dated someone and it didn't work out, I'd forget about them as quickly as possible.
Author Ezzy Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 And what if you found out 6mo. later you were preg? or if a guy was accused later? I suppose it would be good to have some kind of record, no? Also ... if you are in a relationship and wanted to know if the sex was increasing or (more likely) decreasing? I know many people may not like this, but there are those that do.
FitChick Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 And what if you found out 6mo. later you were preg? or if a guy was accused later? I suppose it would be good to have some kind of record, no? Also ... if you are in a relationship and wanted to know if the sex was increasing or (more likely) decreasing? Most women don't screw so many men that they wouldn't know who knocked them up. There is always a DNA test. Do you have to put checkmarks on a calendar every time you have sex? Do you think you wouldn't be aware that sex was decreasing unless you did that? Before you leave the house, do you check to make sure the oven is off? Have you heard of obsessive compulsive disorder?
rocketman122 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 youre wasting too much energy into this and if you say you dont date often then why the need to track. the only thing I do is when I put their number in the phone, I place their old profile picture in there and write where they live and age in there. as far as remembering the date..never happens that I forget. but if I dont take them for a 2nd date then I just erase the contact. And what if you found out 6mo. later you were preg? or if a guy was accused later? I suppose it would be good to have some kind of record, no? Also ... if you are in a relationship and wanted to know if the sex was increasing or (more likely) decreasing? I know many people may not like this, but there are those that do. all nonsense and a bit pathetic. youre too paranoid. Without a doubt I date more than you and I dont feel the need to keep so much info on the person. I keep the basics and thats it. put more effort in getting the date then writing down their bra size..sheesh
FitChick Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 My sister, who is now middle-aged, started writing down what she wore to high school everyday. She still does it.
SmileFace Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Yes I track eveytime I have sex. However I have never found a need to track with who.
The Way I Am Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you're not trolling. Also a friend of mine sleeps around and when she got pregnant did not know who was the father (not sure this is so common) And what if you found out 6mo. later you were preg? If that's why you're worried about tracking your dating, then you need to put things into perspective. Just because it happened to your friend doesn't mean it's likely to happen to you. 1. 6 months is a long time to find out if you're pregnant. For obvious reasons, it usually doesn't take much longer than month. 2. You don't date a lot, so it's not the same as somebody who sleeps around a lot. Even if she had tracked the names of all the men she slept with, if she slept with multiple guys in the same timeframe, she still wouldn't know which was the father. It might help her narrow down who to DNA test. But that's only useful for someone who sleeps around. Someone who doesn't date a lot ought to remember the name of the person they slept with less than a month later. 3. Use birth control and protection so you won't get knocked up. It's hard to get pregnant these days unless you're really careless or want to get pregnant. or if a guy was accused later?Accused of what? Also ... if you are in a relationship and wanted to know if the sex was increasing or (more likely) decreasing?Why would that matter? If you're not having enough sex to meet your needs, you'll know. Why do you care if you were having more or less a year ago? If you want to find an app, just do a search. I doubt there are any specific to this, because I don't see a big market for it. I searched iTunes for "date track" and found one called Logs All. You should look at that one. Edited August 10, 2012 by The Way I Am
Author Ezzy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Wow. Everyone here so negative. People like to do strange things. Does not need to make sense to you. Anyways, I did find a nice app after all. It tracks Dating & sex and 2 other categories. Thank you all, peace
The Way I Am Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Ezzy, this forum is for dating a relationship advice. So yes, we get concerned when people make strange requests that don't make sense. I'm sorry you took people's attempts to help you in the bigger picture as negativity. Hope the apps works well for you.
miss_jaclynrae Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Why would you need to keep track? If you aren't dating them anymore, why would it matter if you remember them? I can remember almost all of mine, but it is not like I have ever had a situation come up where I had to remember I went on a date with so-and-so on this date, to this place.
Jane2011 Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 I don't make a point of tracking my dating, per se. But I keep a Google calendar that is simply a log of my activities.
2sure Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 I don't make a point of tracking my dating, per se. But I keep a Google calendar that is simply a log of my activities. I keep something like that with contacts and notes for the day.
GravityMan Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Anyone who is "tracking" their dating experiences with an Excel spreadsheet or Google doc or whatever is thinking too much about dating and has too much time on their hands. I recall reading an article from earlier this year or late last year where some guy was elaborately tracking his dating with a spreadsheet, similar to the OP. There was also a link to said spreadsheet (with sensitive info redacted). Most people (both men and women) who reacted to the story found it weird and even a bit creepy. Some people approach dating in a way that's way too mechanical and scientific. Setting a basic reminder in your phone that you have a date on "X" day at "Y" time is fine, but beyond that...
2sure Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Oh gosh, I'm not tracking my dating any more or less than I do meetings, appointments, or social obligations. I make a note on the calendar , & have it to refer to if I need it in the future.
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