Triathlon Dating Thread Ver 2.0 (Page 6)

Right on Muskrat! I like it.

As for me, I'm laying low this week after the clinger incident. Heading to Nashville Friday to see a "friend" , run a little marathon, and party like a rock star. I'll re-group next week.

Wait, what? no date last Saturday?  although I think heading to Nashville to run a mary with a "friend" sounds pretty awesome.

What is a good but nice way to describe myself in a dating bio as a silly, dork, sophomoric guy without turning people off?

Some quick things about me, I…

- Love to shoot firearms, surf, snowboard, run, bike, hike, play basketball, and dance

- Am looking for a woman who is genuine and down to earth

- Believe that actions do speak louder than words, in paying it forward, and the golden rule  

- Wish I had mood music and a theme song

- Actually like chick flicks and going to/watching movies in general

- Am fun loving and smile most of the time when I am awake. I could be when I am sleeping but I have no way to tell.

- Think life is too short to sweat the small things

- Hate drama

- Love to cook

- Have a silly sense of humor and try to laugh as much as possible

Way to go Muskrat!!!!!

I am sure no one else will agree, but using a groupon on a first date might not be the best idea?  I will turn to dating experts on this one? 

On the last point EVERY women thinks she genuine and down to earth.  Sad but true!

It is an idea that it could backfire....Great for attempting something different which the girl liked, but the groupon migth be something else.  Similar to using a coupon for dinner, something you migth do once you have dated the person for a while and you know each other, but very bad idea on a first date.

x2... I like when a man is smart with his money and trust me I Groupon all day. But I'd be inclined to save that for later on down the road. Just me.

I am looking for a woman who is not looking for money or overly fancy because that is not me. So what is a nice good way to convey I don't want to Hollywood, money, fake type girl?

Also if he uses Groupons than that is him so he should be true to himself. If a woman doesn't like you or wants to change you for using a Groupon than run... run fast.

Say just that! 

"I'm not into the Hollywood type (yes I realize I live in California), Divas, or Drama Queens. I'm looking for a real woman who isn't motivated by the shallow things in life."

Eh?

Ya I like that

Don't change a thing. This is who you are, how you communicate, what you are seeking.

If you feel like you have to change it, take the negative bullets and put them in a non-negative manner. For instance Hate drama = Appreciate honest, kind communication.

It wouldn't bother me at all.  Plus, it would at least be revealing early on.  I'd rather go on a groupon date paintballing than a boring, "dinner and a movie" type first date any day.  

Actually - I saw a report a while back about "groupons" on dates.  Some people thought it said "cheap" and others said "no big deal".  If I remember right, it was split down the middle. 

I agree - if she judges me for using a Groupon, probably not my girl. 

The way I put it in the email when I asked her out was "Are you adventurous? I ask because I have a Groupon for paintball. I bought it with the sole intention of paintball being a unique first date with someone." (I did not bold this part, just emphasizing it now ) 

Either way - she's one in the "good group" that doesn't judge me for using a Groupon, and I'm looking forward to shooting my date, then buying her lunch.  LOL  

You have to have her on your team and jump in the way of a shot meant for her. Show her you will take one for her and how chivalrous you are.

BTW good luck man!

Actually - she asked if she should wear her 5 inch heels for paintball - I told her yes, it would make her an easier target.  

She thought that was funny.  I'm digging her sense of humor.  

This is the world I hope to live in someday haha what an awesome first date idea!  I always like to do something different for first dates too, never hurts to seperate yourself from the "dinner and a movie" standard.