tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post6192686504035969935..comments2024-02-07T11:07:10.219-06:00Comments on Obsessions of a Workaholic: Dating Deal BreakersNeurotic Workaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-69256976274435759862010-07-16T19:46:58.679-05:002010-07-16T19:46:58.679-05:00i'd love to try it...do you know of any decent...i'd love to try it...do you know of any decent free ones? i can't pay too much (or at all preferably) for one. <br /><br />thanks for the input, girlieCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532531939334578737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-11206420993601321882010-07-16T19:25:26.042-05:002010-07-16T19:25:26.042-05:00Really enjoyed your blog, and I’m glad to hear tha...Really enjoyed your blog, and I’m glad to hear that you like the way eHarmony works! <br /><br />Interpersonal chemistry is a Must Have for many of our members. But chemistry can’t always be determined from someone’s profile. So I encourage you to communicate with more of your matches. You may find you feel more of a connection with some of them once you get to know them better! <br /><br />Our Advice site has great articles on a variety of topics about dating and relationships, so I invite you to take advantage of this great free resource: http://advice.eharmony.com/. <br /><br />And I also invite you to follow me on Twitter @eHarmony_jack. I wish you all the best. <br />-JackeHarmony_jackhttp://www.eharmony.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-78886014677078689382010-07-16T18:38:57.993-05:002010-07-16T18:38:57.993-05:00Hi Catherine,
Thanks! Despite my stories about on...Hi Catherine,<br /> Thanks! Despite my stories about online dating, I'd encourage you to give it a shot. The key is to exchange several e-mails with the guy first (but try to meet him within a couple weeks or a month after the first e-mail), and then make the first date in a public place.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-44226502667619467832010-07-16T15:46:25.318-05:002010-07-16T15:46:25.318-05:00LOL your paragraph that starts out "But I'...LOL your paragraph that starts out "But I'm 29..." I have totally thought that/felt that basically word for word! I so know how you feel (except I'm 25...but still). I understand all the pressure. <br /><br />I've never tried online dating. It kind of scares me. But given the slim pickings in real life, it seems like it could be a viable option. Hmm...<br /><br />Hang in there and good luck! :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532531939334578737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-75581325955774859082010-07-16T10:01:48.915-05:002010-07-16T10:01:48.915-05:00Hi Talli,
Dishonesty is so annoying. I wish guys...Hi Talli,<br /> Dishonesty is so annoying. I wish guys like that would just tell the truth. (And lying about five kids? Wow.)<br /><br />Hi Melanie, <br /> Jeez, I can't believe that out of 17 pictures he only had one of himself! I hate when guys will post pictures of landscapes or their pets but they are nowhere to be seen in the pictures; why even post them on the profile? <br /><br />Hi notesfromnadir,<br /> I was definitely in a rush to get home, and he got mad about that. But I saw no point in prolonging the date. And hopefully I will find someone who I'm compatible with. I just wish it was easier.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-5905516371412723512010-07-15T16:44:52.055-05:002010-07-15T16:44:52.055-05:00Nothing shouts cheapskate like going to a restaura...Nothing shouts cheapskate like going to a restaurant & not ordering food! Wow! :)<br /><br />Too bad about the condescending guy. I have a feeling you were in a rush to get home.<br /><br />Sure hope you find someone you're compatible with!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-81935634011530004612010-07-15T13:18:30.360-05:002010-07-15T13:18:30.360-05:00Dead on, perfect. I honestly think this post shou...Dead on, perfect. I honestly think this post should be your entire Info section on Match.com should you rejoin. Try it...if it works, let me know, I have a few Dating Dealbreakers of my own, as you know! Remember my Mr. Braves Fan? He had 17 pictures (not an exaggeration) of men on his Match profile. I say "men," because only one of them was actually him. I sat down with a friend of mine after the date and showed her his pictures and said "I didn't go out with this guy, or this guy, or this guy..." I just don't get that deceitful approach. Eventually, to be successful at online dating, you're going to have to meet in person, and lying about pictures especially, the cat is eventually going to be out of the bag.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126555286862036114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-32698495795156296122010-07-15T11:42:03.667-05:002010-07-15T11:42:03.667-05:00The dishonesty and the cheapness used to bother me...The dishonesty and the cheapness used to bother me the most. I hate it when a guy would tell me he was divorced and then I found out he'd only been separated for, like, 2 months or something. Or he'd say he had no kids, then end up with five.<br /><br />Come on, boys. Seriously.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-29654879912302934662010-07-15T10:07:17.446-05:002010-07-15T10:07:17.446-05:00Hi Theresa,
It'd be nice if it happened when I...Hi Theresa,<br />It'd be nice if it happened when I wasn't expecting it. I'm going to keep trying, but I'm thinking of taking a break for now.<br /><br />Hi Rebecca,<br />That's true. There have been some guys I've met who seemed to become even more cute because of their personalities. <br /><br />Hi Margaret,<br />Sometimes it feels like there are more than ten. But hopefully I'll meet someone decent someday. <br /><br />Hi mi,<br />You're right. I'm not willing to settle for someone I'm not into, because it wouldn't be fair to me or the guy.<br /><br />Hi SassyGirl,<br />My regret about that date was that I didn't walk out the first time he insulted me.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-46169636581310978832010-07-14T23:04:46.955-05:002010-07-14T23:04:46.955-05:00That first one sounds HORRIBLE and definitely belo...That first one sounds HORRIBLE and definitely belongs on the dealbreaker list. I can't believe he would treat you like that, or that ANYONE would be treated like that on a date!SassyGirlhttp://girlandcity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-33940806874738777192010-07-14T21:13:52.184-05:002010-07-14T21:13:52.184-05:00i agree that a list a deal breakers is perfectly a...i agree that a list a deal breakers is perfectly acceptable.<br />it keeps you from settling for someone you're not that really into, right?mihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846929965982469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-4429268925435393752010-07-14T17:33:25.420-05:002010-07-14T17:33:25.420-05:00I swear, from what little I know it sounds like mo...I swear, from what little I know it sounds like most of the men on online dating sites are total bottom feeders, and the women are forced to put up with about 10 of THEM for every 1 hapless decent dude.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160018811890720052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-70578152809505597082010-07-14T16:43:31.273-05:002010-07-14T16:43:31.273-05:00Dude, the guy you described in #1 sounds like worl...Dude, the guy you described in #1 sounds like world's biggest tool.<br /><br />As for the looks thing...I agree that there needs to be some chemistry but I also think people can sometimes rule someone out for lack of chemistry a tad too quickly. Keep an open mind and you might be surprised what develops over the course of getting to know someone better.Mollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737883086499020291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-87236763281804073042010-07-14T14:57:56.504-05:002010-07-14T14:57:56.504-05:00The paragraph that begins with, "Maybe I shou...The paragraph that begins with, "Maybe I should just take a break from dating. But I'm 29, which is practically 30..." is hysterical! No pressure!<br /><br />I think your standards are fine. Maybe it will happen when you're least expecting it. In the meantime, it's good that you're trying.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com