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[sgda]

I was trying to think of a clever pun about cutting off the Artist, but all I could come up with was "Defacing the Artist," which sounds terribly mean and I was not terribly mean.  He emailed me to see if I wanted to hang out again.  After realizing what my deal was--I like him personally and there is really no such thing as being friends after--I

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[thesweet_cherry]

Good luck with the new guy that you messaged.

Unrelated...
What does "Best," imply? Is it simply, "regards," or "sincerely"? Is it more or less?

I got an email that was signed "Best," and the email pissed me off so bad. Therefore, I was like Best=f' You. the next day, someone I know signed her friendly, yet formal email with "Best," so maybe I overreacted on that.

[sgda]

I think it's just a generic sign off, I've certainly never seen it used to be rude. I never see "Sincerely" anymore, which is what I was taught and most comfortable with. I think it is considered old fashioned or something.

I have been corresponding with a lot of international people lately and have adopted "Regards," which I feel stupid and pretentious saying because it's not something I would EVER say in real life, but it's the standard internationally (or "Best Regards," for which I assume "Best" is an abbreviation).

[thesweet_cherry]

I have gotten used to Regards. Sometimes I feel a tad too formal, but I still use it. I feel like Best is incomplete. Like, "best wishes?" "best of luck?" Best WHAT!?!?!

That is just me. I am just starting to notice "best".

Thanks!

[bettyboop84]

no advice - everything i would say would be crap or cliche anyway.
*lamecheesyinternethugs* xx

[demiraks_world]

That was a nice email.

I think I'm quite cynical about OKCupid (more than online dating in general). It seems to just be full of junk guys (um, and me, haha.) I tend to think the pay sites get 'better' men - they WANT to be there and put some money and effort in. Not always the case with OKC men.

I don't know.

Good luck!!

[sgda]

Ah interesting. I used to use Match, but I found the guys on there much lower quality than OKC. They were super boring, conventional, and conservative and just not smart and interesting at all. I've not been back there for a while, though; I don't know if the DC sitch has improved there. On OKC the guys may be less interested/invested in actually meeting someone, but the profiles are soooooo much better and the guys seem more interesting and I theoretically have more in common with them (similar politics and interests).

[demiraks_world]

Yeah, in all honesty, when I did match I didn't find them much better but...I don't know. I guess the men I've been finding on OKC are all NERDS while the Match guys seemed more "normal".

[sgda]

Ha ha, I totally want a nerd. But not a dork. Definitely not a dork.

[laurasia]

Sorry to hear that you're feeling down. I totally understand how frustrating the "work on yourself solution" is absolutely insulting. You are an awesome person and aside from mentioning your many friends, hobbies, skills, and generally fulfilling life--you are a great writer (seriously, even Stephen makes me read him your entries because you capture the horror/excitement/quirky oddness of your dates so well). I don't know how that's supposed to help...but you don't need to work on yourself...you're awesome!

[sgda]

It really does, help. Thank you! I love writing and it is totally one of my forms of therapy. It's nice to hear that other people enjoy reading what I write. I love that Stephen listens about my dates! Feel free to pass along any advice he ever has for me. `-) I am so clueless about men.

[vanderwaals]

hmm. Sorry you're getting into a depressive state. The frustrating thing is that you have control over how awesome the rest of your life is - you're successful at work because you work hard, you are a good writer because you're talented (seriously, I love reading your posts), you have lots of friends because you're fun and caring. But dating is just completely out there. It's not like you can "work at it" or "try harder" or anything, because it's as much due to luck as to anything else, you know?

Anyway, if you're interested in moving to California in ten years, I would love to live in a spinster house with you. I am an awesome cook. You would enjoy living with me. Sorry if that was creepy.