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 2012-04-12 1:24 PM in reply to: #4146101 |
Master  1890     Gig Harbor |  Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating ThreadBirkierunner - 2012-04-12 10:01 AM Muskrat37 - 2012-04-12 11:48 AM mrbbrad - 2012-04-12 9:35 AM Muskrat37 - 2012-04-12 12:26 PM going to shave and brush my teeth before I go to class I think I see the problem; it's either the hairy teeth or the improper punctuation that's scaring them off. Love it. I suppose hairy teeth would scare away most women. Just wondering...have we talked about what kinds of photos you're putting in your match profile? Maybe that's something to look at too? I don't know if I'm ready to open up that can of worms. Do you think photo's in my to small speedo would make the women not contact me? |
| 2012-04-12 1:24 PM in reply to: #4146441 |
Champion 7136  Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Big Appa - 2012-04-12 2:21 PM mrbbrad - 2012-04-12 11:17 AM We could talk about money again, and why so many women have salary requirements for potential suitors. It was bad enough when they put right in their profile "Don't bother contacting me if you make less than X", but I learned to read between the lines. Words like "driven" and "successful" and "better things in life" became red flags. Nobody want's to date a broke deadbeat, but a bit more tact would be welcome. Hell, I qualify for the six figure cutoff and it still bothered me. I fully understand wanting to be with someone who is driven or not a slacker. But when someone will compromise the kind of person they want just to meet the money or looks requirement to me says they are looking short term so it really matters what we individually want in a relationship and from a SO. It’s the same as the guy who puts up with the mean girl just because she is hot. He is asking for what he gets. Guilty pleasure = ragin' B****
Yes I'm messed up in the head. |
| 2012-04-12 1:25 PM in reply to: #4146429 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM Big Appa - 2012-04-12 1:15 PM mr2tony - 2012-04-12 11:10 AM trinnas - 2012-04-12 1:08 PM I think Teej is referring to the fact that if it strays too far from the topic it just becomes another TAN and then the mods will shut it down because there's no need for two TANs. Teejaay - 2012-04-12 2:05 PM Oops ... is the the "dating thread" or TAN? I am sorry I didn't know you have to be serious all the time outside of TAN I will remember that. I am sure I can find a good article on the mating habits of some primate species that will have some implications for internet dating. And this hurts the rest of us that want this thread to continue. x2 Soooo back to dating. When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Hate games. Edit: that said, there's a difference between games and giving someone space. You have to accept that the other person may be still evaluating you even when you're sure you like them. Edited by spudone 2012-04-12 1:29 PM |
| 2012-04-12 1:26 PM in reply to: #4146429 |
Champion 17756 SoCal | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Be yourself. If you want to see them more do it, if you don't than don't. If you play games in the beginning when does it end and if the relationship is based on games what happens when they get old or end? |
| 2012-04-12 1:30 PM in reply to: #4146461 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread spudone - 2012-04-12 1:25 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM Big Appa - 2012-04-12 1:15 PM mr2tony - 2012-04-12 11:10 AM trinnas - 2012-04-12 1:08 PM I think Teej is referring to the fact that if it strays too far from the topic it just becomes another TAN and then the mods will shut it down because there's no need for two TANs. Teejaay - 2012-04-12 2:05 PM Oops ... is the the "dating thread" or TAN? I am sorry I didn't know you have to be serious all the time outside of TAN I will remember that. I am sure I can find a good article on the mating habits of some primate species that will have some implications for internet dating. And this hurts the rest of us that want this thread to continue. x2 Soooo back to dating. When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Hate games. Me too, but my girlfriends are constantly telling me to not be so available, which will indicate to the guy I have a life outside of dating. Which is absolutely true, I do. But in my mind, if you really want to be with someone, you'll make the time - something I don't have a problem with. I think maybe some people see it as being desperate? Oh yes I'm avialable at your beckon call, kind of thing... I just see it as two people really liking to be around each other. Why waste time trying to be unavailable for the sake of a mind game? I'm making plans right now to go on a 3rd date this week with a guy I met Monday. I'm still getting in all my planned training, work, etc.... why not? |
| 2012-04-12 1:39 PM in reply to: #4146464 |
Expert 3145 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Big Appa - 2012-04-12 12:26 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Be yourself. If you want to see them more do it, if you don't than don't. If you play games in the beginning when does it end and if the relationship is based on games what happens when they get old or end? Exactly. If I had fun and I want to do it again, chances are I'll let you know the following day. If you think that's too available and reason enough on its own to run away, good riddance. I quit playing kiddie games when I turned 30, or thereabouts. |
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| Expert 3145 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread lisac957 - 2012-04-12 12:30 PM spudone - 2012-04-12 1:25 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM Big Appa - 2012-04-12 1:15 PM mr2tony - 2012-04-12 11:10 AM trinnas - 2012-04-12 1:08 PM I think Teej is referring to the fact that if it strays too far from the topic it just becomes another TAN and then the mods will shut it down because there's no need for two TANs. Teejaay - 2012-04-12 2:05 PM Oops ... is the the "dating thread" or TAN? I am sorry I didn't know you have to be serious all the time outside of TAN I will remember that. I am sure I can find a good article on the mating habits of some primate species that will have some implications for internet dating. And this hurts the rest of us that want this thread to continue. x2 Soooo back to dating. When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Hate games. Me too, but my girlfriends are constantly telling me to not be so available, which will indicate to the guy I have a life outside of dating. Which is absolutely true, I do. But in my mind, if you really want to be with someone, you'll make the time - something I don't have a problem with. I think maybe some people see it as being desperate? Oh yes I'm avialable at your beckon call, kind of thing... I just see it as two people really liking to be around each other. Why waste time trying to be unavailable for the sake of a mind game? I'm making plans right now to go on a 3rd date this week with a guy I met Monday. I'm still getting in all my planned training, work, etc.... why not? There's a difference between being available and being desperate. Unfortunately not a lot of people realize that. |
| 2012-04-12 1:41 PM in reply to: #4127973 |
| Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Here you go, my OKC profile... feel free to judge and mock me. |
| 2012-04-12 1:43 PM in reply to: #4146549 |
| Expert 3145 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Leegoocrap - 2012-04-12 12:41 PM Here you go, my OKC profile... feel free to judge and mock me. They made me take mine down because it was too effin awesome. Have to admit, I tried looking but you have to log in to do so. |
| 2012-04-12 1:48 PM in reply to: #4146530 |
| Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Teejaay - 2012-04-12 11:39 AM Muskrat37 - 2012-04-12 11:24 AM Birkierunner - 2012-04-12 10:01 AM Muskrat37 - 2012-04-12 11:48 AM mrbbrad - 2012-04-12 9:35 AM Muskrat37 - 2012-04-12 12:26 PM going to shave and brush my teeth before I go to class I think I see the problem; it's either the hairy teeth or the improper punctuation that's scaring them off. Love it. I suppose hairy teeth would scare away most women. Just wondering...have we talked about what kinds of photos you're putting in your match profile? Maybe that's something to look at too? I don't know if I'm ready to open up that can of worms. Do you think photo's in my to small speedo would make the women not contact me? No way! That would be the clincher for me! Well - at least I know it's not the pictures....hahaha. Saying "Hello" in the subject line - bad idea Picture of me wearing a banana hammock - good idea Maybe i'll wear it to my spin class Monday - probably will increase my chances of success when I ask out the instructor! |
| 2012-04-12 2:00 PM in reply to: #4146482 |
| Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread lisac957 - 2012-04-12 2:30 PM spudone - 2012-04-12 1:25 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM Big Appa - 2012-04-12 1:15 PM mr2tony - 2012-04-12 11:10 AM trinnas - 2012-04-12 1:08 PM I think Teej is referring to the fact that if it strays too far from the topic it just becomes another TAN and then the mods will shut it down because there's no need for two TANs. Teejaay - 2012-04-12 2:05 PM Oops ... is the the "dating thread" or TAN? I am sorry I didn't know you have to be serious all the time outside of TAN I will remember that. I am sure I can find a good article on the mating habits of some primate species that will have some implications for internet dating. And this hurts the rest of us that want this thread to continue. x2 Soooo back to dating. When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Hate games. Me too, but my girlfriends are constantly telling me to not be so available, which will indicate to the guy I have a life outside of dating. Which is absolutely true, I do. But in my mind, if you really want to be with someone, you'll make the time - something I don't have a problem with. I think maybe some people see it as being desperate? Oh yes I'm avialable at your beckon call, kind of thing... I just see it as two people really liking to be around each other. Why waste time trying to be unavailable for the sake of a mind game? I'm making plans right now to go on a 3rd date this week with a guy I met Monday. I'm still getting in all my planned training, work, etc.... why not? I get this all the time from my sister, and friends. They tell me, even if I *really* like the woman, do NOT call her the next day. Do NOT try to get a 2nd date at the end of the first date, etc.. I think it's all crap, but I follow the advice because I figure that they're doing better at dating than I am, so why not follow the advice? Personally, I think that if you like someone, go for it... but what the heck do I know? |
| 2012-04-12 2:03 PM in reply to: #4146641 |
| Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread cgregg - 2012-04-12 3:00 PM I get this all the time from my sister, and friends. They tell me, even if I *really* like the woman, do NOT call her the next day. Do NOT try to get a 2nd date at the end of the first date, etc.. It's almost as if some of you people haven't seen Swingers?
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| 2012-04-12 2:04 PM in reply to: #4146641 |
| Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread cgregg - 2012-04-12 3:00 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 2:30 PM I get this all the time from my sister, and friends. They tell me, even if I *really* like the woman, do NOT call her the next day. Do NOT try to get a 2nd date at the end of the first date, etc.. I think it's all crap, but I follow the advice because I figure that they're doing better at dating than I am, so why not follow the advice? Personally, I think that if you like someone, go for it... but what the heck do I know?spudone - 2012-04-12 1:25 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM Big Appa - 2012-04-12 1:15 PM mr2tony - 2012-04-12 11:10 AM trinnas - 2012-04-12 1:08 PM I think Teej is referring to the fact that if it strays too far from the topic it just becomes another TAN and then the mods will shut it down because there's no need for two TANs. Teejaay - 2012-04-12 2:05 PM Oops ... is the the "dating thread" or TAN? I am sorry I didn't know you have to be serious all the time outside of TAN I will remember that. I am sure I can find a good article on the mating habits of some primate species that will have some implications for internet dating. And this hurts the rest of us that want this thread to continue. x2 Soooo back to dating. When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Hate games. Me too, but my girlfriends are constantly telling me to not be so available, which will indicate to the guy I have a life outside of dating. Which is absolutely true, I do. But in my mind, if you really want to be with someone, you'll make the time - something I don't have a problem with. I think maybe some people see it as being desperate? Oh yes I'm avialable at your beckon call, kind of thing... I just see it as two people really liking to be around each other. Why waste time trying to be unavailable for the sake of a mind game? I'm making plans right now to go on a 3rd date this week with a guy I met Monday. I'm still getting in all my planned training, work, etc.... why not? I would call or email the next day if I had a good time. I called my now wife the same afternoon after our first Sunday mid-day coffee date. The only "rule" I ever employed in dating was be real. Edited by mrbbrad 2012-04-12 2:06 PM |
| 2012-04-12 2:05 PM in reply to: #4146654 |
| Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Goosedog - 2012-04-12 3:03 PM cgregg - 2012-04-12 3:00 PM I get this all the time from my sister, and friends. They tell me, even if I *really* like the woman, do NOT call her the next day. Do NOT try to get a 2nd date at the end of the first date, etc.. It's almost as if some of you people haven't seen Swingers?
I haven't... tried to watch it, couldn't get through it. May have to give it a second chance. |
| 2012-04-12 2:14 PM in reply to: #4146657 |
| Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread mrbbrad - 2012-04-12 3:04 PM I would call or email the next day if I had a good time. I called my now wife the same afternoon after our first Sunday mid-day coffee date. The only "rule" I ever employed in dating was be real. Yep. I look at new people in my life as potential friends. Would I jerk a friend around by waiting 3 days before calling them? Or would I just say "Hey, the crit is this weekend. Wanna join me Saturday?" Life is complicated enough without looking for ways to add confusion and sow doubt. If you're interested, go for it. Keep it simple. |
| 2012-04-12 2:20 PM in reply to: #4146696 |
| Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Most of the time we've talked about it by the end of the first date. If not, then there's generally a follow up email shortly after. I'm ridiculously honest and totally without gamesmanship. So, if I like someone, I'll say, "hey, this was fun. want to hang out again?" And, if not, I'll say, "thanks, but in the interest of honesty, I'd rather meet other men." I completely expect the same from men. |
| 2012-04-12 2:20 PM in reply to: #4146696 |
| Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Great advice, well said. I like it. To me, it beats the hell out of trying to follow silly rules in the hope of "making" someone more attracted. Either they are, or they aren't. |
| 2012-04-12 2:37 PM in reply to: #4146657 |
| Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread mrbbrad - 2012-04-12 3:04 PM I would call or email the next day if I had a good time. I called my now wife the same afternoon after our first Sunday mid-day coffee date. The only "rule" I ever employed in dating was be real. The night I met my former husband, as we were both departing, I said "Would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?" Easy peasy lemon squeezy. The worst thing they can say is no. |
| 2012-04-12 2:42 PM in reply to: #4146785 |
| Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Renee - 2012-04-12 12:37 PM mrbbrad - 2012-04-12 3:04 PM I would call or email the next day if I had a good time. I called my now wife the same afternoon after our first Sunday mid-day coffee date. The only "rule" I ever employed in dating was be real. The night I met my former husband, as we were both departing, I said "Would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?" Easy peasy lemon squeezy. The worst thing they can say is no. Or yes... in some cases. |
| 2012-04-12 2:52 PM in reply to: #4146641 |
| Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread cgregg - 2012-04-12 3:00 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 2:30 PM I get this all the time from my sister, and friends. They tell me, even if I *really* like the woman, do NOT call her the next day. Do NOT try to get a 2nd date at the end of the first date, etc.. I think it's all crap, but I follow the advice because I figure that they're doing better at dating than I am, so why not follow the advice? Personally, I think that if you like someone, go for it... but what the heck do I know?spudone - 2012-04-12 1:25 PM lisac957 - 2012-04-12 11:19 AM Big Appa - 2012-04-12 1:15 PM mr2tony - 2012-04-12 11:10 AM trinnas - 2012-04-12 1:08 PM I think Teej is referring to the fact that if it strays too far from the topic it just becomes another TAN and then the mods will shut it down because there's no need for two TANs. Teejaay - 2012-04-12 2:05 PM Oops ... is the the "dating thread" or TAN? I am sorry I didn't know you have to be serious all the time outside of TAN I will remember that. I am sure I can find a good article on the mating habits of some primate species that will have some implications for internet dating. And this hurts the rest of us that want this thread to continue. x2 Soooo back to dating. When you DO get that date, and you really like the person (chemistry! conversation! hot-ness!), some people believe you should not be so "available" all the time. Others think it's cool to go out with the person 3x in the first week or what not. What say you, daters? Hate games. Me too, but my girlfriends are constantly telling me to not be so available, which will indicate to the guy I have a life outside of dating. Which is absolutely true, I do. But in my mind, if you really want to be with someone, you'll make the time - something I don't have a problem with. I think maybe some people see it as being desperate? Oh yes I'm avialable at your beckon call, kind of thing... I just see it as two people really liking to be around each other. Why waste time trying to be unavailable for the sake of a mind game? I'm making plans right now to go on a 3rd date this week with a guy I met Monday. I'm still getting in all my planned training, work, etc.... why not? Didn't realize it was a contest. People aren't clairvoyant, some some people, especially myself, are pretty obtuse when it comes to picking up on things. If you have a good time follow up on it. Games are for children. |
| 2012-04-12 3:22 PM in reply to: #4127973 |
| Champion 17756 SoCal | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread I think this is the best dating what to do and what not to do thread I have ever seen. Good job people, keep it up because I need the help! |
| 2012-04-12 3:26 PM in reply to: #4127973 |
| Expert 3145 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread Anyone have good cheap date ideas? Spent entirely too much money on vaca last weekend but need to figure out something to do Friday night. |
| 2012-04-12 3:33 PM in reply to: #4146946 |
| Champion 17756 SoCal | Subject: RE: Triathlon Dating Thread thebigb - 2012-04-12 1:26 PM Anyone have good cheap date ideas? Spent entirely too much money on vaca last weekend but need to figure out something to do Friday night. Depends on her. Is she competitive, likes out doors or indoors, wants to get hammered on your 4th date or make it romantic? |
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