Today I remembered a funny thing that happened to me online some time ago, so I decided to open this thread where we can share similar experiences. We can write about the things that happened to us on dating sites, in the virtual world, that were funny and disappointing in some way, but not too heart-breaking. Hopefully this thread can be light-hearted and - just for fun.
Here's my story:
A year (or so) ago I met a man on a dating site. He lived in the country I hoped to visit and maybe even live in one day. He was an expat and it was interesting to me to hear what he thinks about the country and its culture and people, as a foreigner. He didn't have a profile photo and stated in his profile that he was several years older than me. We started a friendly chat and he seemed like a very interesting man. We talked a lot about many different things and while our chatting was primarily friendly, I had a feeling that there was something more to it. He travelled a lot in his past, lived in many different countries, was married, had two children, got divorced... His life was fulfilled with all sorts of events and experiences and I was astonished by his energy and the way he organized everything in his life.
And so one day, during one of our long chats he told me that he was very proud - his son (who was a fashion model) was chosen to be on the cover of a magazine. He sent me a link. I took a look at a 27-year-old model and started calculating. How old was he when he got married?! How was it possible that he had a 27-year-old son?! So, I asked him the question and he said: "I didn't marry young. I was over 35". Then I asked: "And how old are you now?". And he said: " I'm 65. Haven't I told you that already?!".
You can imagine my complete shock! In my imagination I was talking to a man around my age, while in reality I was talking to someone older than my dad!
I told him that he somehow "forgot" to tell me that little info and asked him why he lied in his profile and he replied that a person should stay anonymous online and that he would never write anything personal in his profile. I got really disappointed and I told him that we could have had a friendly chat if only he had been honest, but that I felt very awkward and that I couldn't continue talking to him. After hearing that lie - I became suspicious of everything he had told me before (including a model son).
And then he replied: "I got you! You wanted to talk to someone your age, right? But, I managed to trick you! Hahahaha! How silly of you to trust people online!".
And that was it.
And he seemed like such a normal, educated and interesting person...
I was angry then, but now when I remember it - I find the story rather funny.
Yes, I remember maybe 15 or so years ago, telling my friend about all these Russian women who seemed to like me. And how horrible it felt when he told me they were most likely African men
I met a nice gentleman and over coffee he proceeded to teach about the battle of Cairo and how Nelson beat Napoleon using all the cuterie on the table, the ship's, salt and pepper were Nelson ships he even was going boom boom. Then we went off for a meal after being seated I excused myself, loo, as I stood up my necklace got caught on my chair I didn't realise and ended up taking the chair with me. A complete disaster
Bellanna: Today I remembered a funny thing that happened to me online some time ago, so I decided to open this thread where we can share similar experiences. We can write about the things that happened to us on dating sites, in the virtual world, that were funny and disappointing in some way, but not too heart-breaking. Hopefully this thread can be light-hearted and - just for fun.
Here's my story:
A year (or so) ago I met a man on a dating site. He lived in the country I hoped to visit and maybe even live in one day. He was an expat and it was interesting to me to hear what he thinks about the country and its culture and people, as a foreigner. He didn't have a profile photo and stated in his profile that he was several years older than me. We started a friendly chat and he seemed like a very interesting man. We talked a lot about many different things and while our chatting was primarily friendly, I had a feeling that there was something more to it. He travelled a lot in his past, lived in many different countries, was married, had two children, got divorced... His life was fulfilled with all sorts of events and experiences and I was astonished by his energy and the way he organized everything in his life.
And so one day, during one of our long chats he told me that he was very proud - his son (who was a fashion model) was chosen to be on the cover of a magazine. He sent me a link. I took a look at a 27-year-old model and started calculating. How old was he when he got married?! How was it possible that he had a 27-year-old son?! So, I asked him the question and he said: "I didn't marry young. I was over 35". Then I asked: "And how old are you now?". And he said: " I'm 65. Haven't I told you that already?!".
You can imagine my complete shock! In my imagination I was talking to a man around my age, while in reality I was talking to someone older than my dad!
I told him that he somehow "forgot" to tell me that little info and asked him why he lied in his profile and he replied that a person should stay anonymous online and that he would never write anything personal in his profile. I got really disappointed and I told him that we could have had a friendly chat if only he had been honest, but that I felt very awkward and that I couldn't continue talking to him. After hearing that lie - I became suspicious of everything he had told me before (including a model son).
And then he replied: "I got you! You wanted to talk to someone your age, right? But, I managed to trick you! Hahahaha! How silly of you to trust people online!".
And that was it.
And he seemed like such a normal, educated and interesting person...
I was angry then, but now when I remember it - I find the story rather funny.
Do you have any similar experiences to share?
But everyone on here is his age most of the women are older . I am about your age
Bellanna: Today I remembered a funny thing that happened to me online some time ago, so I decided to open this thread where we can share similar experiences. We can write about the things that happened to us on dating sites, in the virtual world, that were funny and disappointing in some way, but not too heart-breaking. Hopefully this thread can be light-hearted and - just for fun.
Here's my story:
A year (or so) ago I met a man on a dating site. He lived in the country I hoped to visit and maybe even live in one day. He was an expat and it was interesting to me to hear what he thinks about the country and its culture and people, as a foreigner. He didn't have a profile photo and stated in his profile that he was several years older than me. We started a friendly chat and he seemed like a very interesting man. We talked a lot about many different things and while our chatting was primarily friendly, I had a feeling that there was something more to it. He travelled a lot in his past, lived in many different countries, was married, had two children, got divorced... His life was fulfilled with all sorts of events and experiences and I was astonished by his energy and the way he organized everything in his life.
And so one day, during one of our long chats he told me that he was very proud - his son (who was a fashion model) was chosen to be on the cover of a magazine. He sent me a link. I took a look at a 27-year-old model and started calculating. How old was he when he got married?! How was it possible that he had a 27-year-old son?! So, I asked him the question and he said: "I didn't marry young. I was over 35". Then I asked: "And how old are you now?". And he said: " I'm 65. Haven't I told you that already?!".
You can imagine my complete shock! In my imagination I was talking to a man around my age, while in reality I was talking to someone older than my dad!
I told him that he somehow "forgot" to tell me that little info and asked him why he lied in his profile and he replied that a person should stay anonymous online and that he would never write anything personal in his profile. I got really disappointed and I told him that we could have had a friendly chat if only he had been honest, but that I felt very awkward and that I couldn't continue talking to him. After hearing that lie - I became suspicious of everything he had told me before (including a model son).
And then he replied: "I got you! You wanted to talk to someone your age, right? But, I managed to trick you! Hahahaha! How silly of you to trust people online!".
And that was it.
And he seemed like such a normal, educated and interesting person...
I was angry then, but now when I remember it - I find the story rather funny.
Do you have any similar experiences to share?
Strange indeed!!!!
At least u can laugh at it.
Have had plenty of disasters. One guy telling me he was quite tall. So I wore heels as im short ...only to end up being taller than him in heels.
If he is that fuzzy abt inches then I ain't interested!!!!
raphael119washington d.c., District of Columbia USA5,181 posts
@ Bellana
Since online dating only attracts a tiny % of singles I think it may attract some unusual types frequently. One is people who get a kick out of deceiving others, like posers for instance. I've met a lot of really nice people just by having a cursory online email and phone. But one time I literally wanted to crawl under the restaurant table and bolt out the door. It can get really creepy, even to an old horn dog like me.
daearsIn a house lol, Hawke's Bay New Zealand1,542 posts
It is easy to fake words.... Yet in face with each other..... Wouldn't work....... In the old days we were taught just to be oneself.... No matter where or what you are doing..... I think actual real life has lost its values......... I'm saddened immensely by this. I'd rather be sad an lonely than have a fake partner.
Kidwell_South East GBA Province, Buenos Aires Argentina767 posts
emmy1: I met a nice gentleman and over coffee he proceeded to teach about the battle of Cairo and how Nelson beat Napoleon using all the cuterie on the table, the ship's, salt and pepper were Nelson ships he even was going boom boom. Then we went off for a meal after being seated I excused myself, loo, as I stood up my necklace got caught on my chair I didn't realise and ended up taking the chair with me. A complete disaster
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Here's my story:
A year (or so) ago I met a man on a dating site. He lived in the country I hoped to visit and maybe even live in one day. He was an expat and it was interesting to me to hear what he thinks about the country and its culture and people, as a foreigner. He didn't have a profile photo and stated in his profile that he was several years older than me. We started a friendly chat and he seemed like a very interesting man. We talked a lot about many different things and while our chatting was primarily friendly, I had a feeling that there was something more to it. He travelled a lot in his past, lived in many different countries, was married, had two children, got divorced... His life was fulfilled with all sorts of events and experiences and I was astonished by his energy and the way he organized everything in his life.
And so one day, during one of our long chats he told me that he was very proud - his son (who was a fashion model) was chosen to be on the cover of a magazine. He sent me a link. I took a look at a 27-year-old model and started calculating. How old was he when he got married?! How was it possible that he had a 27-year-old son?! So, I asked him the question and he said: "I didn't marry young. I was over 35". Then I asked: "And how old are you now?". And he said: " I'm 65. Haven't I told you that already?!".
You can imagine my complete shock! In my imagination I was talking to a man around my age, while in reality I was talking to someone older than my dad!
I told him that he somehow "forgot" to tell me that little info and asked him why he lied in his profile and he replied that a person should stay anonymous online and that he would never write anything personal in his profile. I got really disappointed and I told him that we could have had a friendly chat if only he had been honest, but that I felt very awkward and that I couldn't continue talking to him. After hearing that lie - I became suspicious of everything he had told me before (including a model son).
And then he replied: "I got you! You wanted to talk to someone your age, right? But, I managed to trick you! Hahahaha! How silly of you to trust people online!".
And that was it.
And he seemed like such a normal, educated and interesting person...
I was angry then, but now when I remember it - I find the story rather funny.
Do you have any similar experiences to share?