So much to my families request I have recently re-entered the on-line dating world. Let me just say...SERIOUSLY! Now, I want to show a recent exchange with a guy (35/divorce/LDS). I saw his profile and said "HI" and told him he had some funny lines. Nothing more - just a simple piece of praise. The following is an email I received back and my reply. ENJOY and feel free to comment and laugh. I DID. Side note - he has not replied back.
The BOY...
Your message made my day. I am fascinated at what you do for a living. I've recently learned that as recess at schools and extracurricular activities have diminished, the incidence of ADHD and Bipolar disorders has increased in direct correlation. Strange isn't it? Kids need playgrounds for a hundred reasons like cognitive development, social skills, and releasing energy that gets labeled as ADHD when a parent can't handle it. Your work is very valuable!I hope I am not the only reason you signed on. I am quite an underachieving burnout. I got laid off back in December from a job that was incredibly rewarding and fulfilling but otherwise just a paycheck to paycheck job. I threw in the towel and moved home with my parents to finish up my associates degree. I finish at the end of the summer, but I plan to move on in school. I don't have much to offer as a potential future yet Just by the looks of you, I'm sure you can do better. I seriously don't mean that to disparage myself at all. I just mean to say that you probably owe it to yourself not be interested in someone you'll be waiting on to make a living and such.Have no fears. This website is actually no different than most others. The gals outnumber the dudes 10 to 1. Since most dudes are garbage, you still have a better than 1 to 1 ratio of great guys on here.It makes me feel good that you have taken an interest in me, but by all means I give fair warning; I am a work in progress. It was sheer luck that I was even on here to check out your profile. I got a random email from here. I didn't even know I was still subscribed. Your smile caught my attention.I have been inactive for a long time, but I know the Church well. I grew up in it, and I believe in it. That is why I avoided this site; because I am an awesome guy. I don't know that I can offer what a gal is looking for here. I wouldn't think it is fair to a worthy lady to fall for a dude like me, and I can't give her what she deserves. That is very sincere.A guy like me would hit the jackpot with a girl like you, but you would be getting the raw end of that deal
My reply...
My job is pretty great, some days it is downright rotten and “PLAYING” is not fun but so far I am happy. I don’t know how long I will be doing it but for now it is a great place to be. This afternoon I am going down to the National Mall to oversee a temporary portable playground that is part of a week long celebration of Earth Day. It should be fun. You know your email from first read sounded like a long brush off or a “thanks, but no thanks”…you know everyone is a work in progress. I don’t believe you should say you don’t have much to offer a gal like me…you may be surprised. Let’s not throw in the towel yet…who says I am perfect…I have lots of flaws and underestimate myself all the time. What are you going to school for? Where do you want to go after your associates? Your right, this website is female-infested and my odds are extremely high when it comes to finding a guy who is too afraid to chat on-line and consider me “risky”, because I say “one day I would like to get married”. Inactive…so what, I’ve been there and from time to time I have my “Sunday vacations”. Even if you never officially go “inactive”, I truly believe everyone has some inner moments of being “inactive”. Just curious…you say you can’t give a girl what she deserves…do you mean loyalty, love, respect, and the promise to be her partner in life? Or where you referring to the super nice house, trendy shoes, and trip around the world? Chatting isn’t a bad thing. I’m just sayin’…we have nothing to lose. -Carrie
3 comments:
HAHAHA! Oh my gosh! Well... you know how some guys talk themselves up only to disappoint? This guys is making sure you keep you expectations extremely low... guaranteed not to disappoint! I loved your response. Very uplifting, open minded and only proof that you are a great girl. You have to keep us posted on his reply.
Ugh, I think this is the online version of "It's not you, it's me..." which we all know and hate. Blech.
Wow. That is really all I can come up with right now.
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