I’ve pondered online dating for about 6 years now. Yes, 6 whole years. And I’ve basically thought the same thing the entire time – its just not for me. I really like being able to interact with people, get a read on them, hear them laugh, etc etc. So, while I have made accounts a few times with various dating websites, just to see what its all about (and to see if they match me up with someone that would make me instantly change my mind about this whole online dating thing - they didn’t) I have never actually joined. I decided my first real attempt at online dating would be with friends during this “experiment”, and I'd try out eharmony - after all, they do have those 29 levels of compatibility (and a nice coupon code to boot!).
First step – complete the profile. Nobody warned me it would be this hard! (insert sad, overly dramatic music here). From the get-go they ask you all these difficult, probing questions. I keep finding myself thinking, um, isn’t this a little personal for me to tell someone I don’t even know? Hmm, perhaps I’m missing the point here… Regardless, I’m finding it very difficult to come up with answers. Five things I can't live without? Easy: air, water, food, shelter, and fire (to cook the food). Oh, they mean luxuries or something like that? My real answer would be the opportunity to take a hot shower at least once every 10 days, but that doesn’t fit on the line, and it probably would scare off my matches. But its true! Cold showers get old awfully fast, and even though I do smell like roses, even roses smell funny after 10 days without water. Well, it seems I'll need to put a little more thought into this one...
And don’t forget about selecting the photos… its so much to think about! Finally after searching the bowels of the “My Pictures” folder on my computer and my facebook photos, I selected 5 whole photos. And then they reject one of my favorite photo choices, stating “Photo not approved, please delete.” What? Why? I’m in there, I’m just very very small…
Oof, this online dating thing might be harder than I thought! Good thing I have my amigas to help me out!
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