I’m loving how much everyone seems to be enjoying this series! Since I haven’t logged into Match in about a week, except to show a friend and poke fun at it, I’m not sure how much longer this series will continue. I will say that I have had a ton of fun writing these post! So much fun that I may continue with Match for “research” purposes so I can continue! Maybe I could even grow my series into a collection and put together a short book that could later become its own show! I can see it now “Secret Diary of an Internet Dater”. Whatcha think?!?!
Anyways, on to the real stuff. I thought I would fill everyone in on the annoyances I have experienced with Internet Dating:
My profile clearly states I am looking for a MAN between the ages of 27 - 34. Since about 75% of the people that either winked at me, e-mailed me or popped up on the sites Instant Messaging feature were outside of this age group, I will assume 1 of two things: 1) They are illiterate. 2) They didn’t bother to read my profile in the first place. I’m a busy girl, I rather not spend the free time I do have weeding through a bunch of non-potentials.
Just because we both have one thing in common does not mean we are a match made in heaven. The only “cool” person that I have met off the site (not in real life yet of course) gave the best example of this.” Oh My Gaawd!! You like Green?!?! I LOOOOVE Green!! This has to be a Sign!! Lets Screw, Get Married and Make Babies!” Ummm……no.
Receiving e-mails (often someones first) that are approximately the same length as a chapter I would be assigned to read in college. I thought the point of this was to get to know someone? No? Again, I assume two things: 1) You have absolutely no friends or life and are literally starving for some sort of attention. 2) You do have friends and a life but suck so bad at it you now find yourself sending a complete stranger an autobiography. Congratulations.
You may have noticed earlier that I capitalized the word MAN. That is because I am seeking a MAN. Am I that awesome that a couple of women have contacted me as well? Apparently I am! Don’t get me wrong guys, I get it…Girls have smooth skin……soft lips…..we smell nice….ahhhh memories…..but a girl will never be my other half!
If your profile name has the number 69 in it, get a life. Please, do me and yourself a favor.
If your profile is noticeably scanned from a1989 Polaroid, you are automatically a liar in my book without speaking a word. It’s time to get on the Ashton wagon and get yourself a COOLPIX.
And there you have it! Well, some of it, I could go probably go on but want to save some suspense for later
Hope you enjoyed! Remember, there is always joy in someone elses misery lol! (comforting, I know)
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Until next time, I gotta run!


Maria,
This is hilarious. Believe me, I have been there. I have this theory about online dating. I feel that 99% (there are few exceptions) of the men that are on there have SOMETHING that just isn’t ticking right. Sometimes you don’t always get it right away because it may not not a surface quality. But, once you delve into the realms of these online creepos, you soon realize that the box wasn’t packed to the standard. Any-who, remind me later to tell you my stories. We could have fun with this one.
Comment by Melissa — May 20, 2010 @ 8:36 am
I never realized how many people I know have tried it! Makes me feel much much better about it. Yes, we should have some drinks and some laughs!
Comment by admin — May 20, 2010 @ 1:58 pm
Maria, I couldn’t find you on match?? I guess you’ve hidden your profile? I was hoping to send you a wink and an email with typical inappropriate gestures, for fun. LOL Good to hear you’re still running, I’m back at it myself.
Comment by Collin — May 21, 2010 @ 2:52 am
I have some really great stories that I think you might enjoy
Comment by Jackie — June 22, 2010 @ 2:43 pm
Oh I cant even imagine though I probably would not be suprised at all! Let me know if you want to guest blog off of mine!
Comment by admin — June 23, 2010 @ 6:18 am