venusenvy: Ro, Honestly, there is no right or wrong approach. We are the pioneer gen out there defining online dating. Really, we are creating it as we go.
Myself, I dont respond if there is no interest on my part. Ive learned this lesson the hard way. There was a time when I would make the effort to write back... even if just a polite no thank-you. What a mistake that turned out to be! A lot of men took this as false hope. I would get hounded for an explanation or even worse, reponded too with abusive behavior. It actually got kinda overwhelming.
Now I know, If Im not interested, I dont respond. It saves time and feelings for both parties. All's fair in love and Im enjoying peace and my time here.
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Myself, I dont respond if there is no interest on my part. Ive learned this lesson the hard way. There was a time when I would make the effort to write back... even if just a polite no thank-you. What a mistake that turned out to be! A lot of men took this as false hope. I would get hounded for an explanation or even worse, reponded too with abusive behavior. It actually got kinda overwhelming.
Now I know, If Im not interested, I dont respond. It saves time and feelings for both parties. All's fair in love and Im enjoying peace and my time here.
Exactly my point..well written V.