My brief dabble into internet dating can be summarised by meeting women who, on the face of it and after texts / emails / etc were completely normal, but: –
a) Had a phobia of eating or drinking in public (including being near those who were eating or drinking) – despite asking to meet in a nearby coffee shop
b) Asked me loudly mid conversation to “STOP LOOKING INTO MY EYES”
c) Could only hold a conversation via whispering, which meant I had to whisper too
d) Her – “Sorry I’m late, but I slept in and aren’t that fussed about meeting you anyway”. Me – “Nice pyjamas. Goodbye” [edit] I forgot, she actually texted me afterwards all positive and asked to meet up again soon 😐
Female friends have since told me that stories like mine are normal, and yes ‘It’s them not you’ but I just thought why did I bother? It took me a long time to get ready to start dating again.
I’m sure Mrs Right is out there somewhere but I genuinely can’t be bothered anymore (again). TBH the above ran me ragged, I really don’t see how people have the time to meet / date / etc, but I’ve been told frequently this is my main excuse for being single. Plus I’m skint. And although I’m genuinely not anti-social, I’d rather have some peace and quiet on my bike my myself in the middle of nowhere.
Saying that, it’s nice to read that so many of you meeting your OH’s, so it gives me some hope at least 🙂