musings about internet dating sites:
1. eharmony - gentlemen, please do not sign up for eharmony if you are not serious about wanting a relationship, or not sure that you want one. please spare us girls the agony of playing 20 questions, ten times over, only to find out you want a "friend" (because we all know what that means). we have all seen the commercials - you go on eharmony when you are ready for something serious. that's what we women are expecting from you.
2. you are not "open-minded" if you specify that you only want women that are "fit, slender, athletic and toned". please. if you can't even extend your criteria to include "average" or "a few extra pounds", i believe that classifies at close-minded. please keep in mind, women can get in shape and loose a few pounds (unfortunately you cannot gain a few brain cells).
3. very few people do not come with some sort of "drama", especially women. it is the very nature of the gender to have some drama of some sort at some time. if you would like a drama free relationship - get a dog.
4. having no answer or "i'll tell you later" under the "has kids" question - wtf? either you have them or you don't. can you say red flag?
5. if you are "a few extra pounds", you should include that in your criteria for a match. no double standards please.
6. recent photos please - and please place at least one photo. and scans of your drivers license come out looking pretty creepy.
7. figure out a way to make it less obvious that you are taking your self portrait with your cell phone. with a mirror and the right angle - you'd never know. lets be creative, please!
8. photos with your shirt off - only appropriate for certain sites. you know which ones.
9. nigerian and russian scammers - please put me on your do not call list.
