Anyone want to share experience? I'm thinking speed dating might be something to try. It's a waste of time meeting a bunch of nots. I've met a few good people, but few I'm attracted to.

Anyone want to share experience? I'm thinking speed dating might be something to try. It's a waste of time meeting a bunch of nots. I've met a few good people, but few I'm attracted to.

I'm a rich, young princess. Wanna date?

Online dating is a good way to meet psychos.

:roflmao: I can attest to that.

Online dating is a good way to meet psychos.

Its how I met my husband 12 years ago...we were super happy!!! Several years ago, he passed away, and I am now talking to someone that I also met online. If you are honest about it, it works...its scary but it works.

When my husband and I met, it was the most awesome feeling. We hadnt even exchanged pics. It was magic!

I'm a rich, young princess. Wanna date?
:smack::tantrum

:smack::tantrum

Okay, you have diamonds...call me. :biggrin:

Okay, you have diamonds...call me. :biggrin:

ok. What would you like me to call you? I have some choice ideas.....




:lol: :huggy:

whatever u do, dont meet anyone off the forums!!!! :jameo:

whatever u do, dont meet anyone off the forums!!!! :jameo:

Yep, the people ON the forums are much better. :cheesy:

Yep, the people ON the forums are much better. :cheesy:
:lol: smartbutt!

Its how I met my husband 12 years ago...we were super happy!!! Several years ago, he passed away, and I am now talking to someone that I also met online. If you are honest about it, it works...its scary but it works.

When my husband and I met, it was the most awesome feeling. We hadnt even exchanged pics. It was magic!

SEE???? ITDOES TOO WORK.:neener:

i have 13 months that says it does :diva: lmao:

and a poll in fc that says it wont :coffee:

SEE???? ITDOES TOO WORK.:neener:

THAT is a rarity. I have the horror stories to prove otherwise. But I did meet Dead Jack on Yahoo 11 years ago. He's dead now, so he does me no good. :lol:

I did meet some duds, but he was wonderful...

It does work sometimes, but other times, it doesnt. Same with someone you meet in a bar, or through friends...

You just have to be careful.

Anyone want to share experience? I'm thinking speed dating might be something to try. It's a waste of time meeting a bunch of nots. I've met a few good people, but few I'm attracted to.

I heard Damon's had speed dating but I don't know anyone who has tried it.

Due to the demographics of southern Maryland, online dating can be just as difficult than trying your luck the old fashioned way. Key factors such as age, sex, and location makes the success rate of online dating locally relatively low compared to areas like DC and NoVA. A lot of this has to do with the fact that the online dating population in SoMD is relatively small and lacks in diversity- you'll find a lot of common denominators amongst the local men and women using online dating in the area.

i.e. If aren't keen on dating a baby's momma/daddy then you shouldn't even bother with online dating locally.

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i have 13 months that says it does :diva: lmao:



and a poll in fc that says it wont :coffee:

13 months of what though

I remember 2 fourmites form here that met, fell in love and got married. Now 4d is dead :bawl: and kvj is nowhere to be see. Tragic story of love gone bad.

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I remember 2 fourmites form here that met, fell in love and got married. Now 4d is dead :bawl: and kvj is nowhere to be see. Tragic story of love gone bad.

I remember it that way too. :buddies: They met 13 months ago and the 4d evolved into evo.

I miss the days of dancing with mini black santa though.

I remember 2 fourmites form here that met, fell in love and got married. Now 4d is dead :bawl: and kvj is nowhere to be see. Tragic story of love gone bad.
:bawl: poor poor 4d :bawl:
(the forums killed him when he figured out what this place was really like)
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I remember it that way too. :buddies: They met 13 months ago and the 4d evolved into evo.

I miss the days of dancing with mini black santa though.

:buddies: any time:buddies: I think we are going to be at the same place tomorrow..

Due to the demographics of southern Maryland, online dating can be just as difficult than trying your luck the old fashioned way. Key factors such as age, sex, and location makes the success rate of online dating locally relatively low compared to areas like DC and NoVA. A lot of this has to do with the fact that the online dating population in SoMD is relatively small and lacks in diversity- you'll find a lot of common denominators amongst the local men and women using online dating in the area.

i.e. If aren't keen on dating a baby's momma/daddy then you shouldn't even bother with online dating locally.
that and the fact that there are people who apparently stalk the online dating sites around here to see which of their friends are using it. saw someone login and say "hmm wonder which of my friends have joined recently" :doh:

i don't think online dating works too well around here, at least in the conventional sense of signing up for one of those dating websites.

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13 months of what though
hot crazy sex? daily reminders? :shrug: damn we definitely screwed up on those daily reminders!!

I remember 2 fourmites form here that met, fell in love and got married. Now 4d is dead :bawl: and kvj is nowhere to be see. Tragic story of love gone bad.

:cds:

Wait. Please fill me in. What happened to 4D?

Wait. Please fill me in. What happened to 4D?

:coffee:

Wait. Please fill me in. What happened to 4D?

It was bad, but not as tragic as the story of the jew and kriszilla, nobody is sure if she ate him or if he is still stuck in one of the folds.

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13 months of what though
well we met last nov, started doing things in december and officially started dating.... at some point :lol: soooooooooo i just count around thanksgiving time :yay:

:coffee:

He's right here... ^

Wait. Please fill me in. What happened to 4D?

He's right here... ^

YOU TOLD! :mad:

Now ocean is going to stalk me :bigwhoop:






J/K O! :killingme :huggy:

Now ocean is going to stalk me :bigwhoop:




I can definitely think of worse things to have happen.... she can stalk me anytime...... :biggrin:

I can definitely think of worse things to have happen.... she can stalk me anytime...... :biggrin:

:killingme

I do miss her. :bawl:

YOU TOLD! :mad:

Now ocean is going to stalk me :bigwhoop:






J/K O! :killingme :huggy:
:cds: O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cds:

:cds: O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cds:

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

:bawl: poor poor 4d :bawl:
(the forums killed him when he figured out what this place was really like)


:buddies: any time:buddies: I think we are going to be at the same place tomorrow..


I forgot all about myspace but when I logged in I saw all those pics of mini black santa I had to laugh. It made me go into the garage and find him. He's still pimp'n Ho Ho Hos and sippin his nog. I should dust him off and show him a good time.

I met my wife online. We're coming up on six years.

I don't think who you meet online is any different than who you meet in person. You just get to see things you don't like sooner in person. Online, you have to meet, first. Otherwise, the pool of dating is exactly the same.

I met my wife on-line too. (Match.com)
Will be married for 6 years in April (I think).
Dated for 1 1/2 years (I think).

I met my wife on-line too. (Match.com)
Will be married for 6 years in April (I think).
Dated for 1 1/2 years (I think).Congratulations to you and Didwhat.

I met my wife on-line too. (Match.com)
Will be married for 6 years in April (I think).
Dated for 1 1/2 years (I think).

Soon to be divorced if you don't start remembering the anniversary dates (I think).

I tried the online a few times, never quite worked out for me.

Soon to be divorced if you don't start remembering the anniversary dates (I think).


:yikes:
April 3rd 2004. (now I remember)

I did meet some duds, but he was wonderful...

It does work sometimes, but other times, it doesnt. Same with someone you meet in a bar, or through friends...


It all depends on whether you're TROPHY hunting or hunting for the meat.:buddies:

Due to the demographics of southern Maryland, online dating can be just as difficult than trying your luck the old fashioned way. Key factors such as age, sex, and location makes the success rate of online dating locally relatively low compared to areas like DC and NoVA. A lot of this has to do with the fact that the online dating population in SoMD is relatively small and lacks in diversity- you'll find a lot of common denominators amongst the local men and women using online dating in the area.

i.e. If aren't keen on dating a baby's momma/daddy then you shouldn't even bother with online dating locally.

lol... I tried Match.com when I first moved here... Most of the guys wanted you to talk dirty to them in emails....after weeding through the perverts and guys from DC and Virginia I found a few interesting guys my age... didn't work out and I will never use Match.com again... Checked out my competition one time and almost all of the woman had kids or talked about their emotional baggage in their profiles... made me feel normal...

lol... I tried Match.com when I first moved here... Most of the guys wanted you to talk dirty to them in emails....after weeding through the perverts and guys from DC and Virginia I found a few interesting guys my age... didn't work out and I will never use Match.com again... Checked out my competition one time and almost all of the woman had kids or talked about their emotional baggage in their profiles... made me feel normal...

How you doin' :really:

Sites like match and stuff i can kinda see being pretty close to meeting someone at a bar, but what i liked about meeting my hubby here on the forums is the fact that i really got to know "him" before we started dating. Neither of us were looking for someone to date off here (infact he thought i was a guy for a little while since my AV was a car). But i got to know his real personality and nothing was hidden, u know how people osmetimes hide things when u first start dating or tell some white lies. I knew all his faults and he knew all mine before we even started dating :yay:

so far, so good.........:shrug:

haha but it's true - people in the forums rock... especially this one :smoochy:
Anyways - thought I'd share a good online dating story, not mine so won't just copy and paste but read some of the stories on http://www.onlinedating.org - absolutely hilarious!

*giggle*

I actually looked through some ads men had online and I was shocked to see how many men listed their age as being OLDER than the range they will accept a woman to be as a date.

I saw ads like the man being 55 and his range of age wanted in a woman said 23-46 - WTF? Is it REALLY THAT bad that men are not willing to date a women their own age? The last thing I want is to be walking around with an old guy on my arm that is so narrow minded that youth is his main criteria for an acceptable potential date ???

Anyone want to share experience? I'm thinking speed dating might be something to try. It's a waste of time meeting a bunch of nots. I've met a few good people, but few I'm attracted to.

I actually looked through some ads men had online and I was shocked to see how many men listed their age as being OLDER than the range they will accept a woman to be as a date.

I saw ads like the man being 55 and his range of age wanted in a woman said 23-46 - WTF? Is it REALLY THAT bad that men are not willing to date a women their own age? The last thing I want is to be walking around with an old guy on my arm that is so narrow minded that youth is his main criteria for an acceptable potential date ???

So get a hobby and meet people in person and get to know them and be friends first. :shrug:

oh I wouldn't even consider using a dating service ... no not me. I just looked after seeing this thread.... yeah that was your ad looking for the 23 y o ? huh? LOL

So get a hobby and meet people in person and get to know them and be friends first. :shrug:

oh I wouldn't even consider using a dating service ... no not me. I just looked after seeing this thread.... yeah that was your ad looking for the 23 y o ? huh? LOL

Like I need an ad. :rolleyes:



:lmao:

:yay:

Sites like match and stuff i can kinda see being pretty close to meeting someone at a bar, but what i liked about meeting my hubby here on the forums is the fact that i really got to know "him" before we started dating. Neither of us were looking for someone to date off here (infact he thought i was a guy for a little while since my AV was a car). But i got to know his real personality and nothing was hidden, u know how people osmetimes hide things when u first start dating or tell some white lies. I knew all his faults and he knew all mine before we even started dating :yay:

The last thing I want is to be walking around with an old guy on my arm that is so narrow minded that youth is his main criteria for an acceptable potential date ???Do you know it was a "main" criterion? Most people seem to be flexible on the age thing, if they meet the 'right one'; most will not turn someone away because that match is 36 when 35 was the cutoff. :shrug:



oh I wouldn't even consider using a dating service ... no not me.If it works... :shrug: I know a few people who have gone through Match, et al. and have ended up in good relationships. You get out what you put in, like any other method.



:yay:Do you realize you gave a thumbs-up to a couple that fell under the complaint you made in Post 45? He was in his 40s and she was in her early(?) 20s. :lol:

I actually looked through some ads men had online and I was shocked to see how many men listed their age as being OLDER than the range they will accept a woman to be as a date.
I saw ads like the man being 55 and his range of age wanted in a woman said 23-46 - WTF? Is it REALLY THAT bad that men are not willing to date a women their own age?
You ladies need to realize how men are "wired". Men are more "physically" oriented. (Women are too, but not as much as men). Therefore many men like younger women because they're (usually) shaped nicer and their skin is more youthful. Also, in my experience, they're more lively, more fun, more playful and they make older men feel like they've "still got it".

Now, I'm not into the extremes: Hugh Heffner extreme; Anna Nicole Smith extreme. Personally, I'm most comfortable with gals aged 35-50 (I'm 56). I'm on a dating website and I get emails from gals 50-65 and (with very few exceptions) they look older than they are. This is a turn off to me; I'm sorry but that's how I am. I do my best to fight the years and am always mistaken for a MUCH younger man than I am. A gal who is overweight, has bad teeth, sun damaged skin and the like....not for me.

Last year I had a 6 month "email relationship" with a gal out in California (from the dating site) but neither one of us wanted to leave our "coast" so, after getting to know each other very well, it ended. She is my age but really took care of herself so she was thin and attractive to me. So I say: to each his own as long as it isn't creepy extreme...

I always wanted to try online dating with my husband just to see if we are "compatible." He highly doubts that we would be matched up.

You ladies need to realize how men are "wired". Men are more "physically" oriented. (Women are too, but not as much as men). Therefore many men like younger women because they're (usually) shaped nicer and their skin is more youthful. Also, in my experience, they're more lively, more fun, more playful and they make older men feel like they've "still got it".


Or

Women our age are a pain in the ass.

You ladies need to realize how men are "wired". Men are more "physically" oriented. (Women are too, but not as much as men). Therefore many men like younger women because they're (usually) shaped nicer and their skin is more youthful. Also, in my experience, they're more lively, more fun, more playful and they make older men feel like they've "still got it".

Now, I'm not into the extremes: Hugh Heffner extreme; Anna Nicole Smith extreme. Personally, I'm most comfortable with gals aged 35-50 (I'm 56). I'm on a dating website and I get emails from gals 50-65 and (with very few exceptions) they look older than they are. This is a turn off to me; I'm sorry but that's how I am. I do my best to fight the years and am always mistaken for a MUCH younger man than I am. A gal who is overweight, has bad teeth, sun damaged skin and the like....not for me.

Last year I had a 6 month "email relationship" with a gal out in California (from the dating site) but neither one of us wanted to leave our "coast" so, after getting to know each other very well, it ended. She is my age but really took care of herself so she was thin and attractive to me. So I say: to each his own as long as it isn't creepy extreme...

Maybe you do not realize this but you come off as creepy. Ick.

Or
Women our age are a pain in the ass.
I was really trying to hold that one back Pete and I got called "creepy".
Maybe you do not realize this but you come off as creepy. Ick.
Maybe you don't know me either. As I said: It's not an extreme age difference. 35-50 is just before they go from "can't live without them" to "can't live or deal with them".

I still think that there are a LARGE number of men who want a woman who is 10+ years younger than themselves. However when women want younger men they are called Cougars.

Age gaps are not in themselves a problem. I guess picking an age range is just anther option like hair color, or other physical traits one wants?

To each his own, but I still find old men dating young women really creepy. :twitch:

I still think that there are a LARGE number of men who want a woman who is 10+ years younger than themselves. However when women want younger men they are called Cougars.
Age gaps are not in themselves a problem. I guess picking an age range is just anther option like hair color, or other physical traits one wants?
Men are called "Manthers" (Man panthers).

Actually, on the site I use, there are a lot of women who want younger guys. Typically the age range they give is 10 years younger than them but only 5 years older.

If I'm going to start a relationship with a woman, she has to be well aware of what each of our emotional requirements are. Most 20-35 year olds cannot satisfy mine. At my age I am not looking to marry a 30 year old woman either. This is ridiculous. I go out with a younger gal for fun. A Harley ride or not, lunch or dinner and some getting to know each other. I highly doubt (no matter how hot she is) that I'd be able to have a real emotionally close relationship with a gal under 40. Ok Dye? So no need for the name calling.

To each his own, but I still find old men dating young women really creepy. :twitch:
And I do too. In your opinion, how young is "creepy"? I think (for serious, lead to marriage dating) more than 10 years is creepy.

And I do too. In your opinion, how young is "creepy"? I think (for serious, lead to marriage dating) more than 10 years is creepy.

It depends, the older you get I think the gap can be larger, say like a 60 year old man dating a 50-55 year old woman isn't too terribly creepy. A 40-50 year old man dating a girl in her 20's and early 30's is creepy.

It depends, the older you get I think the gap can be larger, say like a 60 year old man dating a 50-55 year old woman isn't too terribly creepy. A 40-50 year old man dating a girl in her 20's and early 30's is creepy.

So I need to pass on the 25 year old?

And I do too. In your opinion, how young is "creepy"? I think (for serious, lead to marriage dating) more than 10 years is creepy.

It's more in the way you describe it...as it's the only thing that makes you feel young. Why can't you just feel your age and who you are?

So how is the young chick thing working out for you so far? How many do you have on the Italian Scallion hook?

So I need to pass on the 25 year old?

Yes, unless you want me to start calling you pedo Pete. :jet:

Yes, unless you want me to start calling you pedo Pete. :jet:

She is going to be so heartbroken.

Older men dating younger women....It's so when we are old and decrepit, she will still be young enough to wipe our a** for us :yay: Behind every man is a good woman. :buddies:

oh I wouldn't even consider using a dating service ... no not me. I just looked after seeing this thread.... yeah that was your ad looking for the 23 y o ? huh? LOL

I did tell you up front that I was a lot older than 23.....didn't I?

It depends, the older you get I think the gap can be larger, say like a 60 year old man dating a 50-55 year old woman isn't too terribly creepy. A 40-50 year old man dating a girl in her 20's and early 30's is creepy.
:buddies:
It's more in the way you describe it...as it's the only thing that makes you feel young. Why can't you just feel your age and who you are?
So how is the young chick thing working out for you so far? How many do you have on the Italian Scallion hook?
Well then, say that before you call me "creepy".

I highly doubt that any person my age (56) wants to feel their age. I'm very happy to be who I am (age & all). If I could change anything, it would be my upper body (which is why I've been doing P90X since Christmas).

I hardly consider the gals I contact online "young chicks". Most of them are 40+. I've gotten emails from about 6 in the last 2 weeks but most of them live too far away (Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Fredericksburg) and I don't like long distance relationships. I've met a few down here in So Md but it didn't go anywhere so I'll keep at it...

yes dear :smoochy:

Believe me I'd not want any part of a 23 year old myself (no cougar here) ...... they are mostly too young and immature at that age. The ones that are older and more experienced are MY type :popcorn:

I did tell you up front that I was a lot older than 23.....didn't I?

Haven't you heard of the half-your-age-plus-seven rule?

Urban Dictionary: half your age plus 7 (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=half%20your%20age%20plus%207)

Maybe you do not realize this but you come off as creepy. Ick.

He always comes off as creepy. It just depends on whether it's his "religious" side of old perv side that's being the creep of the day.

He always comes off as creepy. It just depends on whether it's his "religious" side of old perv side that's being the creep of the day.

I stopped reading his religious rants. I stay out of the religion forums like I stay out of the horsey forums :lmao:

It depends, the older you get I think the gap can be larger, say like a 60 year old man dating a 50-55 year old woman isn't too terribly creepy. A 40-50 year old man dating a girl in her 20's and early 30's is creepy.

I don't think that's too creepy, maybe the extremes, a 50 year old man with an early 20something. I don't see anything wrong with an early 30s dating anyone in their 40s.

He always comes off as creepy. It just depends on whether it's his "religious" side of old perv side that's being the creep of the day.
I stopped reading his religious rants. I stay out of the religion forums like I stay out of the horsey forums :lmao:
Yeah; the truth is tough to handle sometimes...:howdy:

I met my boyfriend on an online dating site. We have been together over one and a half years. I guess it's hit or miss no matter how you meet someone.

I tried speed dating before meeting him but, the So. Md. pickings were not so great at those events.

I also know of a lady that recently held a speed dating event. She is running a singles dating site called "back yard buddies" out of Lusby.

Yeah; the truth is tough to handle sometimes...:howdy:

You can't handle the truth.

I tried speed dating before meeting him but, the So. Md. pickings were not so great at those events.
Southern Md has slim pickens for sure...
You can't handle the truth.
I handle it every day darling...:howdy:

I don't think that's too creepy, maybe the extremes, a 50 year old man with an early 20something. I don't see anything wrong with an early 30s dating anyone in their 40s.

Me either. Age is just a number, right? H*ll.....look at "Hef." Okay.....bad example.....but the concept is ALMOST the same.

Haven't you heard of the half-your-age-plus-seven rule?

Urban Dictionary: half your age plus 7 (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=half%20your%20age%20plus%207)

I like THIS math.....

I don't think that's too creepy, maybe the extremes, a 50 year old man with an early 20something. I don't see anything wrong with an early 30s dating anyone in their 40s.

We have this exact situation in our own family and let me tell you, it is creepy as hell. Niece-in-law dating a dude as old as her dad. Nobody likes it, but after them dating for 2+ years, we all finally met him when he came over for dinner. Very hard for me to even talk to the dude...just does not seem right.

We have this exact situation in our own family and let me tell you, it is creepy as hell. Niece-in-law dating a dude as old as her dad. Nobody likes it, but after them dating for 2+ years, we all finally met him when he came over for dinner. Very hard for me to even talk to the dude...just does not seem right.

Someone I went to school with, who is 36 yrs old, just married our friend's father. He's almost 70. His 4 kids are older than she is. Now that is downright disgusting.

Back to the topic.......I met my husband on eharmony 6 years ago. Neither one of us had ever done the online dating thing and both of us were on the site for less than a month when we were matched up. We knew quickly that we'd get married and things are absolutely great. We've been married 4 years and our little man is almost 2. I never would've met him if we hadn't given online dating a try. I was living in DC and he was in process of moving to Baltimore from York, PA. Our paths never would have crossed. So it can work. I know I got lucky that it worked so quickly for us and that we didn't have to weed through too many losers in the process. I think that around here though, people would have to be open minded to meet people who live in DC, nova, etc. Not sure how many people in somd are on the sites?

I think that around here though, people would have to be open minded to meet people who live in DC, nova, etc. Not sure how many people in somd are on the sites?

Besides, sleeping with someone frome SoMD is a good way to get crabs.





Blue Crabs, fresh caught. :yay:

:evil:

Besides, sleeping with someone frome SoMD is a good way to get crabs.





Blue Crabs, fresh caught. :yay:

Haven't you heard of the half-your-age-plus-seven rule?

Urban Dictionary: half your age plus 7 (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=half%20your%20age%20plus%207)

Does it work if you're 50 but look forty?

I don't think that's too creepy, maybe the extremes, a 50 year old man with an early 20something. .

Sounds OK to me

I met my first wife online. 'nuff said.

I met my first wife online. 'nuff said.

And your first husband from what I heard :drummer:

It all depends on whether you're TROPHY hunting or hunting for the meat.:buddies:
:dingding: