Anyone ever try online dating? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

strelnik · #1 08-17-2009, 09:46 PM

I am now in a position to consider female companionship in the near future. My son no longer needs my daily guidance and my work will permit it. Plus, it's time to do something for me.

The bar scene in Deytroit is not a viable option neither is spending time lurking on college campuses.

There are a number of sites, so please pass any anecdotes, hints, suggestions etc. I am kinda serious about this and I don't want this thread hi-jacked for some other purpose.

Am looking to get some solid advice from anyone who has done this or prefers to give the advice by saying " I know this person who...etc etc etc."

I am not only asking for the wisdom of my confreres but also of my consoeurs, so ladies, please feel free to advise me.

All advice will be accepted except that of mail order brides from Estonia, no matter how earnest their expression and tight their dress is.

Thanks... I think, lol.

kerry · #2 08-17-2009, 10:36 PM

Jeezuz man, you must really be on the mend.

Angel · #3 08-17-2009, 10:38 PM

If I made my wife type this- would you pay more attention ? =)
Dont worry about women, if you want to give yourself a gift, buy a mercedes SL in good shape- even a cheap mercedes is cheaper than a woman. Take the time that you would spend dating/meeting someone to do some**thing**. Something like volunteering, ballroom dancing (lots of women there...), fixing stuff, community theatre, MBCA(?), tutoring/mentoring, local parks....
If you go out looking for "a woman" - thats exactly what you'll find - just a woman. If you spend your time doing something special, you WILL find someone special.

That being said, my best friend met his now-wife on eharmony, they have a 2 yr old and have been married 3 years or so by now....(they married after dating for 9mo...)

-John

Mistress · #4 08-18-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Angel

If I made my wife type this- would you pay more attention ? =)
Dont worry about women, if you want to give yourself a gift, buy a mercedes SL in good shape- even a cheap mercedes is cheaper than a woman. Take the time that you would spend dating/meeting someone to do some**thing**. Something like volunteering, ballroom dancing (lots of women there...), fixing stuff, community theatre, MBCA(?), tutoring/mentoring, local parks....
If you go out looking for "a woman" - thats exactly what you'll find - just a woman. If you spend your time doing something special, you WILL find someone special.

That being said, my best friend met his now-wife on eharmony, they have a 2 yr old and have been married 3 years or so by now....(they married after dating for 9mo...)

-John

Angel- I know some pretty cheap women.....and I do like the idea of buying the SL....I'd stay away from Craigslist....

aklim · #5 08-18-2009, 02:55 PM

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Angel- I know some pretty cheap women.....and I do like the idea of buying the SL....I'd stay away from Craigslist....

Really??

Mistress · #6 08-18-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Really??

Oh, like you had to ask?

aklim · #7 08-18-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Oh, like you had to ask?

Hoping you leave some names here

strelnik · #8 08-18-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Angel- I know some pretty cheap women.....and I do like the idea of buying the SL....I'd stay away from Craigslist....

Mistress,

Pls feel free to send me a list.

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Angel- I....and I do like the idea of buying the SL...

BTW I may be angling for a 380SL that a 70-plus owner may not want. After I sell the extra diesels and Citroens, I would have more room, more cash and something to play with...er if I buy the 380SL. He's looking at 4,000 and it has no rust but some fuel delivery problems and starting problems.

Pls feel free to continue your comments.

I have tried the 26 year old set previously and they are not intellectually challenging enough for me. I get bored. Plus, after an hour or two of vigorous conjunctive activity, they get winded...no one exercises any more....

EricSilver · #9 08-19-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Angel- I know some pretty cheap women.....and I do like the idea of buying the SL....I'd stay away from Craigslist....

DITTO the stay away from Craigslist.

When/if you do meet someone online, make eye contact as soon as possible. People often email back and forth, building each other into something larger than life, then are let down when they finally do meet.

What would be great is an online matchmaker that personally met every member and could vouch for them.

EricSilver · #10 08-19-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Angel

Dont worry about women, if you want to give yourself a gift, buy a mercedes SL

Or a boat. It is equally high maintenance, but will at least take you where you want to go.

aklim · #11 08-17-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by strelnik

Plus, it's time to do something for me.

OR someone.

Online dating is really a misnomer. Basically it is a "weeding out" service, if you will. For example, if I am a devout catholic and she is an atheist, why go thru a date or two to find that out? The online services will have weeded her out of consideration so I don't waste my time. Also why bother to ask her out and all that if she is already taken or might not be wanting to date? Time saver is all it is.