Triathlon Dating Thread Ver 2.0 (Page 57)

Sounds similar to the offers I get. And those are the viable ones.

You sure are letting the good ones slip away! 

I think this has just inspired my new dating strategy!

I take it he's not very athletic, eh?

Maybe they were going to swing through the drive thru at Taco Bell on the way to the party and get some cool ranch tacos.

If she was willing to come over and play video games on a first date, she surely deserves a second chance!

Yeah. We rescheduled for next weekend.  I'll be in Baltimore this week for job training.  Should be fun.

I am just going to go to the grocery store, fill my cart with Doritos, cruise the ice cream aisle and just wait for the ladies to throw themselves at me. 

Teejaay - 2013-03-18 5:06 PM

jlruhnke - 2013-03-18 2:39 PM

julio26pt2 - 2013-03-15 2:17 PM

jlruhnke - 2013-03-15 1:45 PM

Teejaay - 2013-03-15 1:41 PM

I went to the store after the gym last night.  I was in my spandex, sweating and had chalk all over me .. as I walked by these 2 "gentlemen" one said (after I passed) "mama, back that thing back up over here".  I just kept walking.  I ran into them at the checkout and they invited to "party" with them.

They had a cartload of hot dogs, ice cream and beer.  Man it was a tempting offer. 

 You sure are letting the good ones slip away! 

I think this has just inspired my new dating strategy!

I am just going to go to the grocery store, fill my cart with Doritos, cruise the ice cream aisle and just wait for the ladies to throw themselves at me. 

You may have to comment creepily on their booty ....that's what got my attention!!!

Well that is a given. I do that every where I go. 

Bringing this back to page 1.  How's everyone doing?  I went out with my kickball teammate, and I think we may have a good thing going.  It's funny that despite all my efforts with online dating, my best prospect has been someone that I met unintentionally.

I think there's a saying that goes along the lines of "when looking for something, stop, and you'll find it".

This ^^

I'm waiting... but the attractive physically fit motivated intelligent women without psychological issues are not exactly lined up around the block... I am beginning to think there is a better chance of a unicorn being struck by lightning in my back yard than meeting someone I find worthy of dating...

After my last couple dates I have really appreciated the drama free existence I live... so peaceful, so stress free.

So ya, Hi every one! :-)

Eeeh... I think there might be a balance of being open to finding someone and continuing to live life the way you want.

Whenever I "stop looking" I am single for like a year. It sucks. When I "start looking" again or am more open, I find excellent prospects.

Maybe it's just me.

I stopped looking for about 3 years.

I've also been single for about 3 years

I can agree with that.  I personally have a tendency of looking too hard sometimes, if that makes sense.  It does suck being single sometimes, and as a result I can invest more effort than I should into finding someone, which often leads to disappointing results.

How long have you had that hair cut for?

Still single - Still no dates (from any online dating site).. 

The updated (funny) profile I "borrowed" had zero impact.  Tried another profile since then - nothing.  Have now switched to 

"Keeping it simple here. Long drawn out profiles take away the fun of dating and learning about each other.

The basics:

Very active, adventurous, and spontaneous triathlete with a sense of humor.

The important things:

- I am an atheist - but you don't have to be. I'm not a militant, anti religion atheist (those people bug me)
- I don't want kids, and I don't want to date anyone that has young children.
- I am very active and in shape - you MUST be too.
- I am mentally healthy, with good communication skills. You should be too.
- I LOVE swimming, biking, and running and do 1 or 2 of these things 5-6 days per week. If you do any of these 3 sports, that's a plus in my book.

The rest you can learn about me on a date. I am very open and honest. Have a question - just ask."

I'm pretty much done with online dating.  I think it sucks.

I guess I should say - no matter what profile I have up, I do get "hits" from women that want to meet me.  

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM IS OVERWEIGHT AND CLEARLY DID NOT READ MY PROFILE.  

I get the dates that start out well, but end up fading after two weeks.  I literally have had the last three girls I've taken out end up this way.  

As a side rant, I get that the most painless way to end dating someone is to just not call/message and let it pass, but it's pretty brutal to be on the receiving end of that.  I know rejection is never an easy thing to take, but having to guess whether you're rejected or not is even worse.

I don't even get the date to begin with.  Not sure what's up, but I also don't really care.  I love being single, and I'm back into full on IM training mode right now.  What I need is a part time girlfriend that is cool hanging out every other week or so.  

Side note specific response:  

I don't know if that is the most painless way to end dating someone... I would call it the most chicken sh*t way to end dating someone.  How hard is a simple text?  "I don't feel it's working out, but it was nice getting to know you"  Hell - I even got that from the Lesbian I dated.