Well, the last time we chatted I was on the debate of taking some time off from dating,
yet somehow my actions weren't quite matching my words...
With a lot of long hours on set & down time between set-ups, I found myself checking out profile after profile.
And even thought my heart wasn't in it, I was going through the motions,
pretty much on auto-pilot.
Tired of being alone, I guess I wanted to feel like I was "taking action",
not just sitting by waiting for life to happen, for love to cross my path by pure luck, but yet I was numb as I scrolled from one to the next.
Knowing I wasn't quite enjoying the process, a fellow single girlfriend on set joined my search & thought she'd find him for me ~ why not? Outside opinions could be great, right? Maybe she'll see the diamond in the rough.
We got on a clicking flurry, which could easily go so many ways ~ from good, to bad, to ugly ~especially since they can see when you've visited their profile...
Well, I got a live one!
Sent me message like he was answering a question (which I hadn't asked) & in my "eh" state, I answered...mistake #1.
Responding to his 3rd message, (after ignoring message #2), at midnight on a Friday night while sitting on set AND giving him my #...mistake #2.
Responding to his 7am text & 10 am follow-up voice mail...mistake #3
Who knows why I was shocked when he kept texting even after I said I was busy & would call later... silly me.
But the kicker was when he asked for me to send him a photo for his phone ~
& we hadn't even spoke to each other yet!!!!
Oh, & he was sure to send me one. His aggressiveness & eagerness rendered him very unattractive in my book.
Now, I've been told by some that it is completely normal to ask for pics (really?, I mean really?)
Men are visual...they want to be sure you're profile pics are true...whatever the excuse, I was CREEPED out!!
Went with my gut, cancelled our date for the next day & wished him well...
Things HAD to change!
So, I deleted my okcupid account & headed towards the greener pastures of the "scientific matching system" of eharmony.
Kinda going with the rationale that if they're willing to pay for a subscription, they must be ready for a real relationship, and if anything else it's a new audience.
We'll see...
The last time I tried eharmony, a lil over 2 years ago, they told me they had no matches for me & to try back later.
And while yes, I appreciated their honesty & not taking my money for nothing,
it did sting a bit to hear there was nobody for me.
But its 2 years later...
I'm a new woman...I'm hopeful!
And quality matches have been coming in - phew!!
I think my meat eating tendencies deterred the Vegan.
The Science Professor & I had very little to talk about.
But thankfully the matching game continues...
And to keep things fresh, friends have been sending potential mates my way too.
Who knows you better & wants to see you happy more than your friends, right?
The 1st fix-up was fun. A great guy.
Made me laugh. Found him very attractive.
But,
he wasn't looking for a relationship.
Likes his life how it is.
I admire that awareness & candidness up front.
The 2nd friend intro/re-connection is quite a cool guy.
Had a blast chatting the night away with him
& look forward to getting to know him more! :)
(*I'll be honest I'm nervous writing about him, as he could read this & I haven't mentioned my blog to him yet. I like being able to open up about my thoughts & feelings and will have to figure out how to do this if he's going to read)
On another exciting fun note, I've been invited to be a "practice date" this weekend
for a group of men who are working on their dating skills.
I love it!
I cannot wait to be practiced on, hear what they've been taught, & get their insights ~ I think it will be a pretty insightful night, to say the least!! ;)
I guess its been a busy coupla weeks now that I look back on it,
the good mojo is starting to flow again & I have some really good feelings about what's coming!!
Til next time, xo
