Internet Dating

[WINJA]

Thats what we do Oldrider. We get older and bitter....dont feel sad for me. I ride a mighty fine motorbike and love my life. I have given up on the dating game once and for all

SOUR GRAPES AYE , YOU NEED TO FING YOURSELF A BIG FAT SAMOAN

[MadDuck]

Point me at a fat Samoan WINJA we dint have them here. $22,000 for a handbag Im in

[MadDuck]

fing? means ...btw?

[Colapop]

fing = My fingers are too fat so I just type whatever keys they hit.

[WINJA]

fing? means ...btw?

ROOT.........

[Motoracer]

but for some strange reason both men & woman can live in a fantasy and think they will not get caught ... others just do not care when they do

Have you seen that movie? "Seone's Wedding" It's really funny and I'd recommend it to anyone for a watch. Anyway, this dude in the movie always tries to hook up from the net and this one instance, he ended up with a bit of a beast instead of beauty like he had imagined. Though after going through the trouble of meeting in person, he thought "It'd be rude not to", so he hooked up anyway.

I wonder if this happens in real life or the people who are not quite honest about themselves are just hopefull that once they have revealed their personalities, their appearance wont matter as much.

[GR81]

I met GR81 through KB............

and ive been riding her..... bike ever since!

[mstriumph]

..............................on the whole as i have stated in another post, majority of ppl today (yes both men & woman) are not looking for the long term, the non committed bonk seems to be the norm,

cynical - and could even be true ......... but even if it IS, then that still leaves SOME people [your 'minority'] still out there looking for love in the long-term way ......... my guess is that even some of the overt commitmentphobes are secretly searching for that too ..........

most are not completely honest with their circumstances.

'complete' honesty is an impossibility - surely EVERYONE gives an abridged version of their lives, leaving out the bits THEY think are boring or inconsequential ? ....most of the time the 'editing' wouldn't be done with intention to deceive?

Its a matter of being being aware, do not trust anyone, and proceed with caution

the moment is all we have and to expect the worst is to invite it mebbe?

you have to, HAVE to go forward with as much trust, optimism and open-ness as though this was the FIRST time .....

trite, i know .... but magic DOES happen

[jaybee180]

Go KB. I met my fiance through this site! After being put onto it by someone else I was seeing! How's that for ironic! Heehee!

[chanceyy]

cynical - and could even be true ......... but even if it IS, then that still leaves SOME people [your 'minority'] still out there looking for love in the long-term way ......... my guess is that even some of the overt commitmentphobes are secretly searching for that too ..........

cynical yes optimistic of course , and yes its the one thing that everyone secretly seems to covert, but most tend to sabotage as well

'complete' honesty is an impossibility - surely EVERYONE gives an abridged version of their lives, leaving out the bits THEY think are boring or inconsequential ? ....most of the time the 'editing' wouldn't be done with intention to deceive?

I do not think that complete honesty is an impossibilty depends on the person and the way they wish to live their life. I do not play the mind or bullshit games simply cause i can not be bothered trying to keep track of any lies. i have nothing to hide and nothing to regret or be ashamed off. with that comment was mostly stating those individuals who are on a dating site still in a relationship however that maybe and not being completely free to persue another said relationship.

the moment is all we have and to expect the worst is to invite it mebbe?

you have to, HAVE to go forward with as much trust, optimism and open-ness as though this was the FIRST time .....

trite, i know .... but magic DOES happen

I know magic does & can happen, the comments are mostly my own observations, although trust is something that has to be earned, optimism & open-ness of course is required, however it seems to be a general inclination these days as well, quite interesting listening to others opinions as well

[oldrider]

If internet dating is as affective as KB is for making new friends and acquaintances then I say it should be great.

If I was suddenly a single person again after 42yrs married and being old, unattractive and lonely, where on earth would I go to begin to find another partner?

That thought is rather frightening, I guess one of us (me or Mrs O/r) is going to face that sooner or later.

Hey, lonely is not a nice thought, think I will sign off and go and show some appreciation while I've still got the opportunity. John.

[Sniper]

If internet dating ..........snip.............. John.

Dont put yourself down like that John. You only are as old as you let yourself feel and believe.

[mstriumph]

If internet dating is as affective as KB is for making new friends and acquaintances then I say it should be great.

If I was suddenly a single person again after 42yrs married and being old, unattractive and lonely, where on earth would I go to begin to find another partner?

That thought is rather frightening, I guess one of us (me or Mrs O/r) is going to face that sooner or later.

Hey, lonely is not a nice thought, think I will sign off and go and show some appreciation while I've still got the opportunity. John.

........ age, attractiveness ..... these are comparisons

bit daft really - 'cause that can never be 'apples and apples'; you are uniquely yourself ........... and whatever your 'attraction' WAS i'm betting it still will be.

the problem with every beginning is that it holds an eventual ending .... would be a pity if that were to make us avoid beginnings, wouldn't it?

here endeth the platitudinal cliches for today ..........

[chanceyy]

If internet dating is as affective as KB is for making new friends and acquaintances then I say it should be great.

If I was suddenly a single person again after 42yrs married and being old, unattractive and lonely, where on earth would I go to begin to find another partner?

That thought is rather frightening, I guess one of us (me or Mrs O/r) is going to face that sooner or later.

Hey, lonely is not a nice thought, think I will sign off and go and show some appreciation while I've still got the opportunity. John.

ahh John the internet is very effective in meeting new ppl and making freinds, I have met some wonderful ppl made some absolutely great freinds,
no one likes being lonely but again that can be a state of mind..

being able to show someone that you love and appreciate them while you can, is better wishing that you had done it when you had the opportunities

congratulations for making it thus far

[Motoracer]

cynical yes optimistic of course , and yes its the one thing that everyone secretly seems to covert, but most tend to sabotage as well

I do not think that complete honesty is an impossibilty depends on the person and the way they wish to live their life. I do not play the mind or bullshit games simply cause i can not be bothered trying to keep track of any lies. i have nothing to hide and nothing to regret or be ashamed off. with that comment was mostly stating those individuals who are on a dating site still in a relationship however that maybe and not being completely free to persue another said relationship.

I know magic does & can happen, the comments are mostly my own observations, although trust is something that has to be earned, optimism & open-ness of course is required, however it seems to be a general inclination these days as well, quite interesting listening to others opinions as well

Wow... Following on from that other thread where we had a bit of a conversation, I must say I am very impressed with your views and I like the way you think.

I agree with all of what you have written above.