Internet Dating.....Who Has Done it?!

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I think that it really is quite fascinating how people read things in totally different ways to another person. It would be great if it was possible to convey something that wasn't open to any interpretation. No matter the skill of the author I don't think it's possible for this to happen (even in real life, no matter on a internet forum!)

It's one reason why if I ever need to have a proper conversation with someone I don't do it via text or email. As has been demonstrated it's very easy to misunderstand something and see it in a completely different light.
 
Edit - From your post below, it doesn't appear this will happen. :p

I'll continue to make up my mind as and when I read a post. You have to understand that no one want's to look bad on the internet so it's quite easy to change the details that aren't posted to make a different outcome possible.

I will however give MisChief the benefit of the doubt as I like to believe in the good in everyone :)
 
Or why don't you think about what all the possible meanings of my posts could be, rather than me thinking a little more about how my posts will come across to you?

I did until your posts gave me reason not to :p

How's about we just drop this subject and agree to not let it bother us again. We have far more interesting stuff to talk about on here anyway :)
 
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I did until your posts gave me reason not to :p
You obviously didn't, otherwise we wouldn't be discussing this right now. I know what I said and what I meant by it. Not once I have edited my posts or changed my 'stories'. Probably best if you re-read all my posts over and over again just to make sure you actually understood it. But hey, why bother as you think you know it all right.

I will also give you the benefit of the doubt as I like to believe the good in everyone too, you're just clearly misunderstood that's all.

And yes, let's drop it :)
 
This is something I've found quite common on PoF. Once they have your number it's like you're in a full on relationship.

My advice is to not encourage a text conversation as these tend to go on for hours. If you want to see them arrange a date and see how that goes.

In the past I've openly told someone they're texting is a little too forward and if things are to progress they need to calm down a little.

I have been kinda ignoring the texts or not asking further questions. I'm seeing one Monday and one Wednesday. I hope ones either mental or ugly cause if there both nice I could be in trouble :D
 
I have been kinda ignoring the texts or not asking further questions. I'm seeing one Monday and one Wednesday. I hope ones either mental or ugly cause if there both nice I could be in trouble :D

I guess until you meet them you won't know for sure.

Nothing wrong with dating two people in my opinion as long as it's only one person when the fun stuff starts ;)
 
Yeah I agree, I'm hedging my bets as I have found things aren't always as they seem. I have a favourite already though, but who knows. :D I do find this all very fun. I wish it had been popular when I was in my teens.
 
It's quite amusing how you're using sly insults about me not being rational when again I'm not the only one who's spotted this! I take it you're suggesting all the other posters are also irrational bunny boilers?

That's how Ahlecks' post, I have told him directly in another thread that his post are confrontational and abrasive, he has noted it and still does it.
 
Yeah I agree, I'm hedging my bets as I have found things aren't always as they seem. I have a favourite already though, but who knows. :D I do find this all very fun. I wish it had been popular when I was in my teens.

One of the main things I've learned about internet dating is no matter how someone comes across via text, email or even over the phone it's not until you meet them that you can be sure if they're what you're looking for.

I had one date which in paper seemed perfect. We exchanged several emails, moved onto MSN and then to phone calls. We both admitted it was almost too prefect so we arranged a meet. She was that comfortable with me we met at her house for a drink before heading out into town.

The problem was there was zero chemistry between us in person. So we said our goodbyes about 20 minutes after meeting.
 
One of the main things I've learned about internet dating is no matter how someone comes across via text, email or even over the phone it's not until you meet them that you can be sure if they're what you're looking for.

I had one date which in paper seemed perfect. We exchanged several emails, moved onto MSN and then to phone calls. We both admitted it was almost too prefect so we arranged a meet. She was that comfortable with me we met at her house for a drink before heading out into town.

The problem was there was zero chemistry between us in person. So we said our goodbyes about 20 minutes after meeting.

It's a bugger. My favourite way will always be through friends, followed by a night out, as the chemistry is instant. Of course you could then find out their boring after that. It's quite hard to find a situation where you get the best of both world.
Im enjoying this rollercoaster ride so far though. :D
 
It's a bugger. My favourite way will always be through friends, followed by a night out, as the chemistry is instant. Of course you could then find out their boring after that. It's quite hard to find a situation where you get the best of both world.
Im enjoying this rollercoaster ride so far though. :D

Internet dating can be awesome but like you say meeting someone at a party etc and having that initial spark is something I much prefer over numerous emails and disappointments.
 
Why do you keep commenting about me? It's a bit weird. Maybe you ought to get a hobby?

It is your perogrative to post in a way to get up people's backside, it is also my perogrative to bring it up when I see it too. I find it offensive that's all.

As for me needing a hobby, you and the whole forum knows I have them and know what that is. So thanks for proving me right again about your post being abrasive, it is sly digs like these that are uncalled for and unnecessary.

But hey, you do what you want, and I do what you want. Ultimately that's how you come across, whether you care or not (I doubt) that is your perogrative as well.
 
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