I'm through with online dating. The turing tests, the spam, the few women that respond trying to kill the conversation, and only one date from the mess (Darcy, for those playing the home game ( Read more... )

When I came back to Des Moines, I wanted to make friends ( Read more... )

I'm going to dig into #5 on my list (check last entry), with the reasons that is going to be tough.

Simply put, every time I work on that, I don't end up more social. I end up more misanthropic.

(  Let's start with the easy ones. )

First, oh hai, new userpic ( Read more... )

Okay, I panicked and ran away of the singles' event. Straight-on is not going to work ( Read more... )

I turn 26 today (Well, technically yesterday, but it took me a while to write this). Really, I thought I'd be further along by now. On the other hand, I'm making progress. I've had a few setbacks, but I shouldn't let them kill my spirit. I've been trying to fill the social gap in my life, and it's been trudging along. I've been part of IAF and ( Read more... )

I came in the restaurant. I got a little nervous, so I told the hostess the name of the group. I had to say it again ( Read more... )

Okay, online dating. I see a woman I like. I message her, choosing a few topics to talk about. I end with a get-to-know-you question to encourage back-and-forth ( Read more... )

Hey, something I can actually physically go to, because online dating is taking something out of me.

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