I just spent two hours browing through the free dating site OKCupid.com. Was it a waste of time? I don’t know just yet. The OKCupid jury is still out for me.
Based on past experiences with other sites, my online dating expectations are very low. I internet dated a ton after my divorce, so much so [...]
I recently went on a blind date without first seeing the woman’s photo. That goes against one of my biggest online dating rules. I prefer seeing a photo before meeting so I can gauge whether there might be chemistry. Certain women turn my head; it can’t be predicted.
But after the backlash I received from some [...]
I’ve been using Chemistry.com for about two months now. The compatibility matching service has netted me exactly one date. (Woo-hoo!)
Currently, there are ten women in some stage of the online matchmaking dance with me – interest shown, comparing relationship essentials, answering two questions, or emailing.
Some of these woman take a few days between responses, others [...]
The weeks between New Years and Valentines Day are high season for online dating. Singles who made resolutions to find new love are working every avenue. People (okay, women) who don’t want to be alone for Valentines are trying to get their ass in front of Cupid’s arrow and bow.
So how come I’m not signing [...]
I recently met a woman on craigslist. I know, I know, I’ve long said that online dating sucks. (It does.) But craigslist dating is different. The focus is on the event or experience, rather than making sure checkboxes align. I.e. instead of looking for a soul mate, you simply look for a fun date.
She was [...]
Have you seen the Coen brothers’ new movie, Burn After Reading? Let me tell you, they got the online dating right. (Thanks to one of my readers for pointing this out.) If you haven’t seen the movie yet, and don’t want it spoiled, stop reading now!
(Shameless name dropping: I was already a big Coen brothers [...]
Her Craigslist dating ad last Tuesday was simple and direct:
Summer Romance – I’m 35, attractive and active, take good care of myself. I’m educated with a successful career. Looking for an intelligent, fit, emotionally healthy man, 35-45. Let’s meet for drinks tonight and see where things lead.
Summer romance with an attractive woman who wanted to [...]
David Mott is a divorced single father of a teen daughter and son offering stories, tips and opinions on single parenting, coparenting children, two-home families, cooking, cocktails, self awareness - and relationships formed in an age of online dating, text messaging, and booty calls.
David Mott has appeared on ABC News Now, CBS radio, CNN.com, and McClatchy News syndication
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