Time to Reply

As I sit and sift through the messages I received yesterday on my new dating site I can't help but think of the warm and fuzzy I'm feeling. Who knew there were this many people in the world looking to socialize with new people? Whether it's trying to make new friends or looking for love - I wonder how many of these people are just flat out lonely. I'm not going to lie - it feels great to be wanted ... even if it is superficial at the moment.

It's interesting to read some of the messages I'm receiving. If nothing else it's definitely adding an entertainment value to my life. I had a scary-looking guy tell me that I'm very attractive. Thank you! If I knew my doppelganger's name, I would certainly tell her.

Another guy said he would like to know more about me and said maybe we could hang out, catch a movie, or whatever I was comfortable with. He also asked if I was looking for something serious. Is that something you usually open up with? I guess that's a fair question considering the circumstances. You might as well be up front and brutally honest from the beginning. What have I got to lose?

Someone else asked me if I'd like to get together for a couple of drinks. Slow down cowboy - we haven't even started communicating yet. Call me uber-paranoid, but I'd like to at least get your name and have a little bit of information before I meet up with you. He's actually one of the first guys that looks rather normal though, so I might message him back.

Another scary guy said he was curious to know more ... might be "fun and interesting" to communicate more - let's find out. Let's NOT find out! From your photos you look like a big guy ... I'm not trying to judge based on photos alone, but I don't want to date someone that looks like he can tackle me to the ground. He doesn't exactly look like the teddy bear type and he sort of gave me the willies. Next!

Here's a message from an air traffic controller. He seems nice, but he has a child. He's rather normal-looking, too so that's definitely a plus. The other messages were somewhat normal. There's a nice-looking Latin guy I might contact. Again though, he has a child.

I think this is my favorite of the evening ... another dad in his 40's. In his message he mentions a family-centered home. While initially that sounds rather nice, he proceeds to mention homemade chocolate chip cookies, Sunday news in bed over blueberry muffins, and helping each other dress for the night. I'm all for being romantic, but wow. That's a lot to information to start with. Maybe that works for some gals, I don't know. I'm not here to find a husband, I'm just here to meet people, socialize, and try to learn how to date.

That said, it's time to put up my preferences for age. I've got too many people in their 40's wanting to "get to know me" ...