You knew I'd eventually get there didn't you? Ah yes. The tales of internet dating. Personally I think my failure here has to do with the guys in LA…that or the water…but for some weird reason…I just never get to the actual "dating" stage in internet dating. These sites take too long and the guys forget about you somewhere in the set up. That or I'm not prolific enough on my email to keep up with them and a new shiny penny has come along and they finally respond…ummmm 3 months later. Or maybe I have a horrible profile pic…I dunno?
I tend to date people I meet; whether it be through a friend, work, at a party etc. Thus I rarely turn down an invitation. But I'm confused with the whole internet dating thing. Look, I've had friends who have met and married their soul mates on the internet…and I've had friends have lots of fun…but never find "the one" – so I tossed myself out there in the ring (all in the name of research right?) And while I can't say my inquiries have been complete busts, I haven't gone on that many dates, as say, my friends in other cities. Truly, I just don't think Los Angeles is the town for internet dating. Or the men really do want to date the "model/actress" which I clearly am not.
Anyway, I got a message recently and well…it kind of made me laugh. So I had to share. This is NOT edited folks. This is an actual response I received on a dating site:
Hey Heidi,
Thanks for the email and my apologies for the delay in responding. I'm actually unemployed in starting off this 2010 and am in that sense borderline on the needing to be rescued department. As pathetic as it sounds, I may have to move back to San Jose with my sister just to keep afloat. Even though my profile is active here on (said website), I'm not really in that great of shape to be starting up a new relationship. Things can change but for now let me wish you continued success, and best of luck in your search for a match!
Roger
Hey Roger – like your honesty. But get a job and call me. Truly, I'm not offended…but wow…did that make me laugh.
Do you have a similar story? Please share…I'm all ears. HC
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