pof is another pathetic site.

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No I did not, but I did get to see Iron Maiden....and I will get to see them again next year, provided I can afford the tickets which I am sure I can save up a little if need be.

This thread got off topic i see. Oh well. Talking about dating sites gets old anyway.

I am pretty certain it will get back on topic just fine lol

Nice, how were they? I saw Priest last year. I am upset I missed King Diamond, because I couldn't get a ride and I'll miss them again next mouth. I do expect there will be more tours though. I know there is probably going to be a new album and I have a strong feeling Mercyful Fate will come back with a new album.

I saw KD in concert twice before.

Lucky!

Agreed. So has using dating sites--too many bots and scammers.

well I think compatibility ultimately boils down to the character of the individuals in question. Well, I think its reasonable enough to seek one's fitness equivalent.

Not at all but I found it very strange how they all seemed to be of these two careers. Almost made me think their friends made their profiles for them. Based on what I experience, that's probably not far from the truth. I do like Nurses and Teachers but I did find over and over again that they were always 'too busy' to go on a date and had nothing but excuses when putting off dates. No, it wasn't because of me being unattractive or 'creepy': all the ones I still run into in real life are all still single.

Or simply not interested in you. I myself would prefer to stay home with my retriever than to make myself be social with some guy I've nothing in common or not enough in common with.

Then why would they be (or at least act) so happy on dates and (eventually) go on a second or third one. Why are they still single years later? Could it be they are simply stringing guys along? Why not a polite rejection?

To be fair, I have heard from women that men do this all the time. I guess I just don't understand humans....

Speaking only for myself, it takes me a while to get to know people. Including the guys I date, both online and offline. If the guy seems interesting and unscary, I'll agree to go out with him. If I enjoyed the date enough to want to get to know him better, I will go on another date with him. Sometime it takes three dates or ten dates or dating exclusively for three months or six months to realize it isn't meant to be.

(For internet dates, I schedule the first few as short ones in public places -- a quick drink after work, a weekend brunch -- before agreeing to dinner. After 3 dates, we'll have spent only 3 hours together. Can YOU know if you like somebody forever after 180 minutes?).

There's an opportunity cost to stringing guys along so I don't. However, I don't see having six fun dates and an epiphany that I never, ever want to see the guy again during the 7th one as stringing him along.

I'm not looking for a million guys, just the right ONE. And it's been years of 3 dates here, 2 years there, 6 month way over there. I'm still single years later because I'd rather be alone than with the guys I've met so far.

My best short-lived relationship was with a nurse (and the best one as a person).

Giant, Nurse profession has a negative impact on social/dating life especially those who have to work night shifts - hence why they are more likely to end up loner/single and relying on dating sites.

Plus, both teaching and nurse are largely popular female-dominated fields, hence it's not so uncommon to see some on dating sites.

It's always a good idea to get to know people better, because you might just find a "diamond in the rough", but usually, if the right one comes along, you will know immediately.

I've tried it and yeah thanks to it I have a few stories to tell.

I wouldn't let one bad date from there discourage you. All dating sites will have disappointments on them. At least with online dating you are trying to put yourself out there in some way.

I believe most people on dating sites are using them in good faith just like you and I are. Many of these people will not click with us just like with real life. However unlike normal "in person" situations in life (work, school ect), a huge majority of people on them will be single. That makes the dates come a lot faster.

I like POF because it's a lot easier to meet guys on there than to try and figure out if the cute guy at work is single and weather or not I'm his type. I find it's easier to flirt and chat up guys through the computer. That's just me.

this is a subjective suggestion. but if anyone lives in proximity to a large university with an international population, one can put up flyers offering english tutoring. its a way to meet people, and make friends, learn about other cultures, and maybe even meet some one. it beats the s**t out of dating sites, of going to a bar... its impossible to find a way to show interest without feeling or looking creepy, for the guys anyway...