What was I thinking?!

[jaswanson]

I think I've finally lost my mind. I spent an hour this morning setting up a profile on Match.com Eeep!

I am now in panic mode.

See? See?! This is what comes of suggestions made to you by your therapist. *grumbles* I do not have committment issues.

Okay, maybe just a few. Right now: fear of dating.

Comments

[magnolia_mama]

Whoo! Best of luck with it.

Someone else on my flist met someone through their Match.com profile; while it didn't work out in the long run, I gather from her reports that she enjoyed the time she spent with him, and they remain friends (they broke up because they realized the spark wasn't there). I've considered giving Match.com a try myself from time to time, so I'd really love to hear if it works for you, even if just temporarily.

[jaswanson]

Well, I'll definitely be keeping you guys posted on how everything turns out. I've already received one email from a guy, but it only read, "What's up?" Is it any surprise I deleted it? I mean, it's one thing to be pithy, but...LOL.

Hey, maybe don't wait for my reports. Jump right into the deep end with me and let's be match.com support buddies. Because, wow, it's intimidating to do alone. I wish I knew someone who's done this kind of thing before. *ponders*

[magnolia_mama]

Jump right into the deep end with me and let's be match.com support buddies.

Sneaky, sneaky. I have one rather large logistical problem -- I'm moving from Virginia to Michigan in less than 3 months. I'm kind of keeping my fingers crossed that I'll meet someone at WMU. There's actually a professor in the history department who's about my age, and I can't tell from his bio (or photo) if he's married or not. ;-)

[jaswanson]

Yes, that does present a problem, doesn't it. Hey, but you know what? I love that you've already scoped out your department for eligible men. *snaps* You go, girl.

:D

[green_kiwigirl]

Aww, I was hoping for you and Grocery Store Man to get together... Kidding :P

But, hey, you never know- you might meet someone. Try thinking of it like LJ.... but, er, romantic.

[jaswanson]

LOL. Grocery Store Guy. Oh, wow, now that would be fun

[tehgiantsquid]

I used to have a profile there too, but methinks you're going have way more success than I ever had :))

[jaswanson]

*snort* Success seems daunting and impossible at this point. Do these things really work? I wonder.

Did you not like any of the men you met? Or is it that this form of dating attracts weirdo men? Gah. The unknown sucks.

[tehgiantsquid]

They do work, definitely, and I did get interested guys. I guess it all depends on how far you're willing to go (meaning, just online friendship or actually meeting and dating

[jaswanson]

Thanks for you vote of confidence regarding my potential as a date. I have a disappointment issue, too, so I really feel you on that front. I might have a decent upper body, but my thighs and hips are definitely present and accounted for in a big way. *cringe* Anyway, I really appreciate hearing your reassuring words, mostly because I was seriously spazzing at my own ridiculous daring earlier today. It also helps knowing you experienced some success with your online dating profile. So, thank you. At this point, I'm pretty much open to anything that could happen.

:)

[obhwfgirl]

Just watch out for creepy old men and married men looking for a fling. I heard there are a lot of those guys on there.