Just a Thought I had while working....

[Mrs. Wallnut]

Of course I have a lot of time to think about things at work and when I heard a commercial for one of those on-line dating services. They said that if you didn't find someone or make a match in 6 months that they would give you 6 months free. Okay why would you want another 6 months if the FIRST 6 months didn't work? Just wondering.

[germdoc]

Good question--I don't know. I found someone my very first date, within a week of signing up on match.com. We have been dating for 3 months now, so far so good.

I cancelled my subscription right away, so I guess they are a victim of their own success.

[Mrs. Wallnut]

I am glad that you have found someone. It was just one of those weird thoughts I have had at night when there are no customers and I am cleaning around the store and hear something like that one the radio.

[germdoc]

That reminds me of this funny comment on match.com from a 42-y.o. woman:

"Unfortunately match.com has been a total let down for me. I don't think I am compatable with most men because I ride a Harley. I really gotta have a guy that rides because that's a BIG part of my life. I'm on the RMH Cruise committee for raising money for the sick kids. I also just joined the Patriot Guard to support troops and their families. Both of these committments require a motorcycle.

"I am not attracted to men much older than me, in fact I would like to go younger since I am a teenager still.

"I am not attracted to overweight and out of shape guys. I think I still keep myself up pretty good so I would like the same!!

"Actually...I don't even want a boyfriend right now. I am too busy with my advertising job and selling ebay at night. My friends and family are taking up the rest of the time. That's the truth and I am going to cancel this subscription forever when it runs out soon.

"Good luck to everyone!"

[dbhost]

I did the online dating thing for a bit, and for the most part they were disasters. I met LOML on a blind date set up by a rather nutso former coworker, ex roomate's ex girlfriend... I REALLY didn't want to go, but we really clicked when we got together. Same values, ethics etc...

[Ed62]

Well, Melissa, that'll teach you to think when you're supposed to be working. Now you won't sleep at night.

Ed

[Richard in Smithville]

I never did the online dating thing or did I even go to a dating service. That said, I did agree to go on a blind date once as a favour for a friends little sister. How did that one work out? Well, just ask my blind date. We have been married for 21 years this year.

[Mrs. Wallnut]

Well, Melissa, that'll teach you to think when you're supposed to be working. Now you won't sleep at night.

Ed

I hate when I can't sleep at night. And sometimes the thoughts going on in my head do keep me up at night.

[herb fellows]

Reminds me of the quiz show with 2 prizes.

First prize, 2 weeks in New Jersey
Second prize, 3 weeks in New Jersey.

Don't take it personally Jerseyites, fill in your own 'favorite'!

[JSUPreston]

Okay, gotta spill the beans. SWMBO and I met 13 years ago next week because of an ad she placed on an AOL dating forum.

I didn't even have a car at the time (got one the next week), so I took a bus from Anniston, AL to Montgomery, AL to meet her. Her family was gracious enough to allow me the use of the guest room.

3 weeks later, I think we got engaged, she said yes, but I never asked the question. During the week when I was in north Alabama, we were emailing constantly. Sort of like the tradition of letter writing while courting. We just used electrons instead of lead and ink. I would come to Montgomery almost every weekend. When I couldn't make it down here, she would come up and stay with a friend.

Our 12th anniversary was this past Dec.

Would I do it this way now, probably not, but I can't knock someone else getting dates this way.