CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Well, I was bored yesterday and feel that I am ready to move on and find someone else. So I took some time to reflect on myself, what I've learned, how I've changed and what I want from a partner. So I wrote an ad and placed it at that 'free' place online. The 'list' so to speak (I know urls aren't allowed here to dating sites). Anyway, I must have done something right. I've received 25 responses so far. I did use the picture that is in my avatar. Not sure how many the other men out there get, but for me 25 is a lot. I tried it once before I met the ex and got very little response. I feel like a kid in a candy store, haha. I mean there's a lot of really great women out there looking for guys like me. It's really boosting my spirits and confidence. Rejection is such a hard thing to take as it just wears you down mentally. I'm in no hurry, so I will take my time evaluating them. What I want most is someone with a good head on her shoulders that can light a fire in me again. I know it will take some time and like I said, it's no hurry, but it feels damn good to have so much attention. I'll let you know how it goes. Date #1 is set up for Sunday night.
slubberdegullion Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Congrats, CaliGuy. Internet introductions have become mainstream instead of the purview of geeks and double-baggers, and I've been lucky to have met some great people online. I have no doubt that you'll find it fun and enjoyable. And hey, you just might meet someone special too! Good luck!
tinktronik Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 good for you.Hope you have fun Sat night.Hi slub .
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks man. I am taking it slow. At the very least I'll make some friends.
kitten chick Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 That's great CaliGuy, I did the same thing on Monday. Everyone I seem to meet in real life is either unavailable, a player, looking to cheat on their wife/gf, or too young so I want to meet people outside of my area. One of my friends who is gorgeous met a good guy doing this a couple of months ago so I figured I would give it a shot. I was thinking kinda like you, at the very least I'll make some business contacts.
lilmoma1973 Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Good luck on the dating scene and hope you find what you are looking for !!
slubberdegullion Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks man. I am taking it slow. At the very least I'll make some friends. That's the attitude! Good on ya! Hiya Tink, what's gnu?
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 That's great CaliGuy, I did the same thing on Monday. Everyone I seem to meet in real life is either unavailable, a player, looking to cheat on their wife/gf, or too young so I want to meet people outside of my area. One of my friends who is gorgeous met a good guy doing this a couple of months ago so I figured I would give it a shot. I was thinking kinda like you, at the very least I'll make some business contacts. Heh, right now I would settle for a FWB. Man I miss sex!
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Good luck on the dating scene and hope you find what you are looking for !! Thanks. No complaints so far. I've gotten some varying responses but all very positive. Well, one chick did email me last night looking for a booty call. HAHA. She doesn't even know me. I guess everyone likes that picture.
slubberdegullion Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Well, one chick did email me last night looking for a booty call. Careful, it might be a transvestite. That happened to me once. Thankfully, he/she told me before we actually met, so I never ended up having to play a part in The Crying Game.
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Careful, it might be a transvestite. That happened to me once. Thankfully, he/she told me before we actually met, so I never ended up having to play a part in The Crying Game. Ouch! Haha. Hey come to think of it, she kinda...haha, never mind I've got a couple I am interested in learning more about, one of them is a date for Sunday night. Hopefully that goes well. Not only is she mature, intelligent and fun, she fits the kind of girl I am attracted to (5'3, 108lbs, blonde, blue). Hey wait, that's exactly what the ex is. D'OH!
kitten chick Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 She listed her weight? Who does that? Be careful.
AverageJoe Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 I think everyone (males too) should be required to list their weight at places like that. GL with your date Cali =)
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 She listed her weight? Who does that? Be careful. She didn't list it per say, she did so in a reply email. I am glad she did. It's not that I am shallow but being in good shape is important to me. I take good care of myself and I'm in very good shape, I would expect my S/O to care about themself as well
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 I think everyone (males too) should be required to list their weight at places like that. I listed my height and weight GL with your date Cali =) Thanks man. I just want that spark back
lilmoma1973 Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks. No complaints so far. I've gotten some varying responses but all very positive. Well, one chick did email me last night looking for a booty call. HAHA. She doesn't even know me. I guess everyone likes that picture. Just remember when on the internet they can be anything they want to be !! Be careful who you meet Caliguy..
kitten chick Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 I think everyone (males too) should be required to list their weight at places like that. It doesn't matter, people will lie just like they lie about their height and income. I purposely posted a bad picture of myself amongst all of my pictures where I think I look like I normally do just to weed out the superficial people. Regardless, yes, good luck on your date CaliGuy.
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Just remember when on the internet they can be anything they want to be !! Be careful who you meet Caliguy.. Gotcha. Like I said I am taking it nice and slow.
AverageJoe Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 It doesn't matter, people will lie just like they lie about their height and income. I purposely posted a bad picture of myself amongst all of my pictures where I think I look like I normally do just to weed out the superficia people. How ironic is that? lol =P Yeah I can understand wanting that spark back Cali. Just beware of any transtesticles as mentioned before. =)
kitten chick Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 How ironic is that? lol =P Not really ironic. I'm just he!! bent on not being a trophy girlfriend again.
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 How ironic is that? lol =P Yeah I can understand wanting that spark back Cali. Just beware of any transtesticles as mentioned before. =) Man, you've got me thinking now. HAHA. I'm sure it will be fine. No boinking on the first date, I'm not that easy (no matter how much I want it).
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Not really ironic. I'm just he!! bent on not being a trophy girlfriend again. "THIS POST IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS!" haha.
ms_jnj Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 If you are speaking regarding the free list that starts with a "C" then I have to say, in the rants and raves section all the guys complain about how they get like one response to their personal ads. So whatever you wrote, you did a good job because 25 is crazy good. It also helps that your pic is pretty cute, so if you look like that in real life you're set! Good luck with your date!
Author CaliGuy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 If you are speaking regarding the free list that starts with a "C" then I have to say, in the rants and raves section all the guys complain about how they get like one response to their personal ads. So whatever you wrote, you did a good job because 25 is crazy good. Yep, that's the one. I was frankly quite humbled to know so many women are interested in me. I mean, after being with someone who took me for granted and treated me like crap (I let her, my fault), this is a nice change of pace. If you want me to PM you a copy of the ad, just send me a message and I'll paste you a copy). It also helps that your pic is pretty cute, so if you look like that in real life you're set! That's me. I just hadn't been smiling lately. That picture was taken right before Christmas so I was having a good time with friends. I haven't smilied much in the past couple of years because of this whole experience but that smile is a good example of what I am like when I am happy, like now Good luck with your date! My fingers (and toes) are crossed
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