Relatedly, I do like the online dating because you are meeting total strangers-- no awkwardness around knowing the same people or seeing each other around. It doesn't work out? You never have to talk to them again. Embarrassed at, well, all the embarrassing things we do while dating? Never have to look them in the eye again. And I really think starting things off in the "dating" space is more likely to lead to a relationship than with someone you meet in a friendly circumstance.
I never had any experience with any sort of dating service. I met Scott when I was 23, and we were married when I was 27. This perspective is interesting, because when I read Kate P.'s post earlier, my initial thought was to wonder exactly the opposite--if it isn't just better to go live your life, do the things you like to do--if eventually, a person would end up in the right place at the right time, with people of similar interests and convictions.
Obviously, both things can and do happen. I figure, if nothing else, dating services get you in the right frame of mind, and introduce you to more people than you'd naturally come across.
Finally, one of my friends is actually at work and so we're gonna go do lunch. I think I need to exchange holiday rants.
My new favorite store at cafepress...click on your name: [link]
I figure, if nothing else, dating services get you in the right frame of mind, and introduce you to more people than you'd naturally come across.
Now why would I want to do something like that? I mean, I want to smite enough humans as it is...
Kidding, mostly.
The Forbes Fictional 15. The 15 richest fictional characters.
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Note: Do not read the Malfoy profile if you have not read that last Harry Potter book.
Then there is also this place: [link]
Obviously, both things can and do happen. I figure, if nothing else, dating services get you in the right frame of mind, and introduce you to more people than you'd naturally come across.
I thought you made a good point earlier, about it helping you learn to interact with strangers. (That was you Jesse, right?)
Is that Prayer Garden for real? I now feel the need to get either a trucker hat that says "PRAY FOR JESSE," or this [link] t-shirt.
Now why would I want to do something like that? I mean, I want to smite enough humans as it is...
Did I say YOU should do that? NO I DID NOT.
Thanks for the advice-- I do read "dress-a-day", which is what made me think of it! I can get digital pictures and scans pretty easily. Also, the listings I looked at all seemed to be from people who didn't really know much about sewing or vintage clothes. Which seems weird to me.
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My new favorite store at cafepress...click on your name: [link]
They do not have my real name! It is like 5th grade and rainbow pins all over again!
