SYLLPalmer Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Now that is pretty funny. This thread is STELLAR. I was reminded of a whole slew of things that are deal breakers. And I scared the pets with my uproarious laughter. So thanks:bunny: Link to post Share on other sites
Shepp Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Profiles that turn me off I love hunting, fishing, camping and NASCAR. I am a huge football, basketball, baseball fan and then list all the teams they follow...when do they have time for a relationship? My kids are my life and are everything to me (where does dating fit in?) Haha, damn! Good job I never tried online dating! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
readynow Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Must say it again - people saying they are 'average' but are really overweight! Are they never expecting to meet whoever contacts them in person? So few clothes on - Ew 'Someone to make me laugh' - that's why we have Seinfeld No photos and saying 'mail me for photos' - probably already married Not reading the general criteria before mailing - they are there for a reason. I personally like bland ads with general likes and hobbies but with lots of info filled out in the other sections. Link to post Share on other sites
DorkBreakfast Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 My favorite is the generic, "I just want to experience life" line. Makes them sound like they are androids who are following their programming. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lady2163 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Haha, damn! Good job I never tried online dating! I probably should have explained, they want what doesn't exist. A woman who loves all those things and is still drop dead gorgeous and is a picture of feminist and domesticity. Women can be the same way. I don't want a man who likes to shop or spend a day at a spa. I just feel some activities are meant for same sex friends and some activities are meant for your life partner. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) I still love the profiles that talk about how great they are, how conservative they are, don't message me if you just want sex, how they are sick of men who like them for their looks only. Then their photos are all cleavage shots, bikini shots, leg shots, bedroom shots, pictures of them doing shots, etc. Really? I also like "my friends say I am.." In my profile I wrote "I could tell you "what my friends say"...it would be easier if you meet them though!" I was curious, so I looked at my profile from when I last did OLD. Rather than list everything I did and suggest that's what I was looking for in a partner, I wrote: "I am quite active and want a woman who can keep up with me, or at least try. You don't have to join me in everything I do, or love everything I do though. Just understand I love to be outside playing..and hopefully you can join me from time to time! I am not looking for a hiking, biking or workout buddy. Part of the adventure is learning and sharing, so I hope you will share what YOU like to do with me too, and teach me some new things! " While logged in I saw a message I never saw from September. The last part of the message read: "You seem intelligent, witty ( I have my moments of brilliant wit ), and attractive. If anything in my profile sparks your interest, please write me back. I believe two people in a relationship should have values in common and some interests. It shouldn't be an exact match, though. That would be dull. I like the idea of two people growing and exploring together. Oh, and when it comes to sex, no one's body is perfect. What you might see as a flaw in yourself, I might find unique and part of your charm, and vice versa. Sex should be fun, explorative, adventurous, a time to truly let it all hang out, so to speak. " Really, sex talk in the first message? Too bad she was not, cute. ;-) Edited January 23, 2014 by Babolat Link to post Share on other sites
Shepp Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I probably should have explained, they want what doesn't exist. A woman who loves all those things and is still drop dead gorgeous and is a picture of feminist and domesticity. Women can be the same way. I don't want a man who likes to shop or spend a day at a spa. I just feel some activities are meant for same sex friends and some activities are meant for your life partner. Oh right, I thought you just didn't like guys who liked those things Yeah - I like having some things in common with my girlfriend, I like that she likes football and will come and watch me play and likes to go camping with me, but its all about balance I think, I'm not bothered she doesn't really see the appeal in NASCAR or boxing - that's what I have a best mate for. Having somethings in common is important but everythings just boring. Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 While looking at my profile I thought what the heck, lets check out a few. I just saw one start with: "I love sports! Just kidding. Just wanted your attention. Though, I am looking forward to the olympics. " To me, that shows wit, humor, creativity, some charm...got my attention! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dichotomy Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Ok - so cough up folks - what is (was) in your OLD profiles? Careful what you post here - don't post exact words/phases here on LS - because someone could trace you. I been off the dating profiles for nearly 9 years - and I am trying to remember mine. I think I did something totally lame in my profile at the time about describing a perfect date night as a great dinner at a nice restaurant, followed by a bottle of wine and DVD rental movie snuggling on the couch. Ugh…how wild and untamed I was back then. At least I avoided - long walks on the beach. Edited January 23, 2014 by dichotomy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MixedUpChick Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 If he doesn't want to date a heavier girl, and wants to discourage them from contacting him so he doesn't have to face a constant stream of inappropriate, discouraging and time-wasting responses (which WILL happen), how do you suggest he get this point across? I understand why it's there, I'm just saying I don't like it. I don't want to sidetrack the thread with more on this. Wouldn't you agree that *if* a 50+ man makes the decision to have children (whether anyone thinks it's wise or not), finding a 36ish or under partner is not unreasonable ... ? And this is one reason some of us "older" women have trouble finding our match, a lot of them are looking for a younger women. No wonder so many women my age become cougars -------------------------------------- I also thought of this one on my way into work this morning: 8) Pictures of flowers, sunsets, birds, etc. but no pictures of what the guy actually looks like. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Keenly Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 " I'm a gamer girl " No... you are not. If you can't tell the difference between an MMO, a FPS, and an RTS, you are full of it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
PegNosePete Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ok - so cough up folks - what is (was) in your OLD profiles? A marriage proposal, a list of fun ways to bump me off, and tips to avoid being done for insurance fraud. Yes, seriously 1 Link to post Share on other sites
somedude81 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Women who have another woman with them in every single picture. How the hell am I supposed to know which one you are? Women who only have close up head shots in their pictures and list their body type as average. If you don't have a full body shot picture I'm going to assume that you are trying to hide the fact that you're obese. Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 While looking at my profile I thought what the heck, lets check out a few. I just saw one start with: "I love sports! Just kidding. Just wanted your attention. Though, I am looking forward to the olympics. " To me, that shows wit, humor, creativity, some charm...got my attention! After looking at her profile, she messaged me last night! Time to disable my account again! Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I also thought of this one on my way into work this morning: 8) Pictures of flowers, sunsets, birds, etc. but no pictures of what the guy actually looks like. +1, or, pics of their world travels, most with them not in the photo. Another favorite of mine is "I like to travel". Really? Who deosn't. And ladies, here's a hint, more than 1 photo of you at a bar drinking, for me, a turnoff. Yeah, i get that you have lots of friends and you are social, but it also delivers a "drinking/party girl" message. Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Haha, damn! Good job I never tried online dating! I got curious last night and checked out some of the mens profiles. Sure enough, photos of them holding up fish, deer, in their car or on their motorcycle, selfies with their shirts off, and obviously no pants on either. I even saw one dude kissing a seal, ahhh. Guess I am too conservative! Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Women who have another woman with them in every single picture. How the hell am I supposed to know which one you are? Women who only have close up head shots in their pictures and list their body type as average. If you don't have a full body shot picture I'm going to assume that you are trying to hide the fact that you're obese. Agreed, and Agreed. I remember many where I never knew which girl was the one that went with the profile because of all the group shots. And, what's with taking a selfie of yourself in the car?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Shepp Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I even saw one dude kissing a seal, ahhh. Was he at the Tupperware party? Link to post Share on other sites
PegNosePete Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You couldn't make this stuff up, could you? Just seen a good one... "I love fishing but always need a man with me cos I don't touch fish do everything but the touching and unhooking of the fish" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DorkBreakfast Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You couldn't make this stuff up, could you? Just seen a good one... "I love fishing but always need a man with me cos I don't touch fish do everything but the touching and unhooking of the fish" Translation: I'm a wuss. Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I can't make this up: I was looking at a womans profile yesterday and noticed one of the women in a group photo, was another woman I met on the same OLD site. Her and I have remained friends, so I emailed her the photo to confirm it's her, and she confirmed, yes it's her! And she said me and her friend would be a great match! Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I got a message the day I logged in to my profile from this fall, after reading this thread: "For an older man u are mighty handsome " I'm 47, she is 35, Geez, thanks for the "compliment". "Hey for an old chick you don't look to bad"..that should be my opening line if I ever do OLD again. Got another one "All time best profile I've read... It kept me entertained from the beginning to the end!!! Dana " Entertained? Really? Glad, I could, uh, entertain you. Link to post Share on other sites
GoldPenny Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I got a message the day I logged in to my profile from this fall, after reading this thread: "For an older man u are mighty handsome " I'm 47, she is 35, Geez, thanks for the "compliment". "Hey for an old chick you don't look to bad"..that should be my opening line if I ever do OLD again. Got another one "All time best profile I've read... It kept me entertained from the beginning to the end!!! Dana " Entertained? Really? Glad, I could, uh, entertain you. Yeah, lol, that's on the same level as the common "they look good for their age" compliment, which is the equivalent of "for being in a car accident" or something of that nature. To be fair-ish though, there is a big difference between 47 and 35, so I'm not quite sure what you're pointing out/if you're point something out with that? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
isisisweeping Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Got another one "All time best profile I've read... It kept me entertained from the beginning to the end!!! Dana " Entertained? Really? Glad, I could, uh, entertain you. Oh ouch, the first one is really bad but that second sounds similar to something I sent. Thankfully, he responded saying thanks and asking questions about my own. I don't know how to approach from the profiles. Link to post Share on other sites
Babolat Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yeah, lol, that's on the same level as the common "they look good for their age" compliment, which is the equivalent of "for being in a car accident" or something of that nature. To be fair-ish though, there is a big difference between 47 and 35, so I'm not quite sure what you're pointing out/if you're point something out with that? I guess my point is I would never send a first message that references age. Maybe, after while, you know each other, want to poke at each other, yeah, I get it,. But not the first "Hello" message. I use to get messages like "I know I am outside your age range, but..." Same thing. Link to post Share on other sites
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