3 days until SAD day
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Originally Posted by polarbear
Not to derail this thread, but this really makes me think (always a problem, I know). Here's obviously a group of guys that wouldn't mind meeting up with the right young ladies. I have four young ladies in my office that are cute, seemingly sane, and... single. I think only one's got a steady boyfriend. The big thing I keep hearing from the girls is "where are all the good guys at?" Good being defined as not drunk or stoned all of the time, reasonably normal, gainfully employed, and interested in more than just a one-night thing.
Now I have no intentions of starting a matchmaking service (I am not going there), but it begs the question- are we all not getting out enough, or are there not enough venues anymore to meet girls? Maybe this should be a thread all to it's own- just thinking out loud here.
Now I have no intentions of starting a matchmaking service (I am not going there), but it begs the question- are we all not getting out enough, or are there not enough venues anymore to meet girls? Maybe this should be a thread all to it's own- just thinking out loud here.
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Wolfy- we agree on two things:
1) I just see them at the office, so I have no clue what they're like away from work (nor do I care to find out- I generally don't socialize with co-workers).
2) I prefer my dogs to at least 1/2 the people I know
1) I just see them at the office, so I have no clue what they're like away from work (nor do I care to find out- I generally don't socialize with co-workers).
2) I prefer my dogs to at least 1/2 the people I know
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Originally Posted by polarbear
Wolfy- we agree on two things:
1) I just see them at the office, so I have no clue what they're like away from work (nor do I care to find out- I generally don't socialize with co-workers).
2) I prefer my dogs to at least 1/2 the people I know
1) I just see them at the office, so I have no clue what they're like away from work (nor do I care to find out- I generally don't socialize with co-workers).
2) I prefer my dogs to at least 1/2 the people I know
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From: Tillsonburg ON
Originally Posted by wolfman01
Ya wanna know what I'm classified as by the ladies? A bore. I'm not pretty enough, and I'm not rich enough.
I'm the same as you, I'm no 10 but I'm not a 5 either. I'm smart, can work on my truck, ride a motorcycle, support myself, keep up with the local truck stop conversation and I don't do valentines day, anniversaries or whatnot (unless you want to get me truck parts). But you guys won't look at girls like me because I don't have manicured nails and wear my hair in the latest pretty girl style. You find yourself attracted to those girls and you will have the hassles that go with it. Those girls have been raised to be the centre of everyone's attention and they will expect you to honor that.
I'll stick with my dog as well ...
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Originally Posted by duc_grrl
I know what you mean, and this works both ways. The problem is that BOTH sexes have been raised with slightly unreasonable standards for what they want in a partner. A male friend of mine, who is really quite homely, unemployed and depressed to boot -- expects only to go out with girls 10-20 years younger than himself, with looks like Pamela Anderson, a university degree and a good job.
I'm the same as you, I'm no 10 but I'm not a 5 either. I'm smart, can work on my truck, ride a motorcycle, support myself, keep up with the local truck stop conversation and I don't do valentines day, anniversaries or whatnot (unless you want to get me truck parts). But you guys won't look at girls like me because I don't have manicured nails and wear my hair in the latest pretty girl style. You find yourself attracted to those girls and you will have the hassles that go with it. Those girls have been raised to be the centre of everyone's attention and they will expect you to honor that.
I'll stick with my dog as well ...
I'm the same as you, I'm no 10 but I'm not a 5 either. I'm smart, can work on my truck, ride a motorcycle, support myself, keep up with the local truck stop conversation and I don't do valentines day, anniversaries or whatnot (unless you want to get me truck parts). But you guys won't look at girls like me because I don't have manicured nails and wear my hair in the latest pretty girl style. You find yourself attracted to those girls and you will have the hassles that go with it. Those girls have been raised to be the centre of everyone's attention and they will expect you to honor that.
I'll stick with my dog as well ...
Oh, my first engagment was to a woman who tricked out and raced her own Mustang in Texas.
Now, my other half isn't quite into cars like that, but she will sit down to watch a race with me on Sunday.
This is just to prove that we don't always go for the pretty girly type.
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The girls with the manicured nails and the foo-foo hairdoos don't do a thing for me. Show me a woman who doesn't mind getting her hands dirty, who will crawl under the truck alongside me to help me work on it and can give me a run for money intellectually (not that I'm a genius, or anything like it!) and I'll definitely be taking a closer look! Although, it would be nice if she at least still had most of her teeth...(a rarity around here.)
And I'm not so vain as to think I'd even have a chance (nor want one) with a girl twenty years my juinor. I won't be winning any prizes for my looks, but I won't send anyone running away screaming in horror either.
And I'm not so vain as to think I'd even have a chance (nor want one) with a girl twenty years my juinor. I won't be winning any prizes for my looks, but I won't send anyone running away screaming in horror either.
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Originally Posted by duc_grrl
I'm the same as you, I'm no 10 but I'm not a 5 either. I'm smart, can work on my truck, ride a motorcycle, support myself, keep up with the local truck stop conversation and I don't do valentines day, anniversaries or whatnot (unless you want to get me truck parts). But you guys won't look at girls like me because I don't have manicured nails and wear my hair in the latest pretty girl style. You find yourself attracted to those girls and you will have the hassles that go with it. Those girls have been raised to be the centre of everyone's attention and they will expect you to honor that.
I'll stick with my dog as well ...
I'll stick with my dog as well ...
She wouldn't say a word if I got her nothing for Valentines Day - she is practical and knows it's a Hallmark Holiday.
This year I did give her something special - our second kid was due today but will come right around the 14th it looks like. Boy, did that take some advance planning (on or around Mother's Day last year
). Been together almost 17 years, married almost 14. Guess she's a keeper.
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Originally Posted by duc_grrl
I'm the same as you, I'm no 10 but I'm not a 5 either. I'm smart, can work on my truck, ride a motorcycle, support myself, keep up with the local truck stop conversation and I don't do valentines day, anniversaries or whatnot (unless you want to get me truck parts).
I'll stick with my dog as well ...
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From: Tillsonburg ON
LOL, thanks for all the support guys. Maybe that's why I spend my time here on FTE! Unfortunately, you all may be right (some of the time) but it looks like wolfman & I have had the opposite experiences as well ...
I think we're all very lucky if we do find that special someone -- and if we do, then we should treat them with respect every day. Valentines day is just another day. But if we don't find that person, we have to be able to live a challenging & fulfilling life on our own (or at least with our dog(s)
)
Unfortunately, you all may be right (some of the time) but it looks like wolfman & I have had the opposite experiences as well ...I think we're all very lucky if we do find that special someone -- and if we do, then we should treat them with respect every day. Valentines day is just another day. But if we don't find that person, we have to be able to live a challenging & fulfilling life on our own (or at least with our dog(s)
)
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Maybe age has something to do with it. Looking back, the girls I dated and the girl I ultimately married were worlds apart. That wasn't a bad thing, mind you- I married a millwright's daughter that can build, fix, or paint just about anything. And, I swear, she sure wears her age well as the years roll on (it's just not fair).
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Originally Posted by jjoel
yet another year of celebrating SAD day for me (Single and Depressed day or Single Awareness Day). Anyone wanna join my SAD party on the 14th? Let me know. Who needs women anyways.
(Now im gonna go cry quietly in the corner)
(Now im gonna go cry quietly in the corner)
