Unrealistic On-line Expectations ( Archived) (34)

Nov 15, 2007 9:01 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
KCTFreeSpirit
KCTFreeSpiritKCTFreeSpiritHuddersfield, West Yorkshire, England UK21 Threads 45 Posts
From some of the "Profiles and seeking someone details" I get the distinct impression that many people are being totally unrealistic in what they are asking for and almost demanding in what a potential partner must have (Even their offspring seem to agree in some resumes). Does a 5'2" really need a 6'2" Does a 52 need a 38 - 48 - Crazy

I suppose it's a way of kidding the brain that you are in the market for a relationship, when in actuallity you are quite happy really with just the thought .


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Nov 15, 2007 9:11 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
arabella
arabellaarabellaNear Farmington, Maine USA98 Threads 1 Polls 6,199 Posts
Can you read their minds?? rolling on the floor laughing

If you can, do so and send all those folks an email to tell them that their brain is kidding them grin

wine
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Nov 15, 2007 9:16 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Well, a 50 something man always looks for a 30 something lady. Why? Because all the "old women" need a "Boy Toy" to make them look better..rolling on the floor laughing
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Nov 15, 2007 9:22 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
ltlmstrouble
ltlmstroubleltlmstroubleMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England UK7 Threads 1,635 Posts
Guess everyone is different and has the right to publish what they want.

I am not after a boy toy or toy boy for that matter, been there and done that already.

My profile is simple and honest. Most of the people I've met have somewhat honest profiles..

I am in the market for a relationship, but realise that laughter and friendship will come first.

On the height issue, my 4'10" friend will only date 6', not sure why, but it is her preference.

JMO

cheers hug comfort
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Nov 15, 2007 9:27 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Eupho
EuphoEuphoWild Wild South West, England UK49 Threads 12 Polls 6,581 Posts
It does put me off a man's profile if I see looking for a woman 18-45.. (when they themselves are 45 ish)

I'd rather they were looking for someone more mature and so-FISS-ti-cated.. like moi.

laugh
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Nov 15, 2007 9:43 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
My profile is real,not a"build myself up"1.I try to tell my likes and also want to let a man reading about me know a few things ,so he can decide if I'm not what he wants right off.Unfortunatly,many people I have messeged with,im'd or met,are not whay their profile says.If after few messages,I feel we ight be connecting I tell traits or beleifs I have that may be or are negative about me and ask they do the same.Again,I've been lied too,or ? I ask 2x srtill no answer,change subject.I beleive we all have the right to say what we'd like to have,knowing there may not be anyone here to fit it.That's narrowing your chances but an individual choice.I don't like stating something clearly from begginning and later it's like remember what I said.My ? is how seriously are we reading profiles and basics be4 contacting?Or why after an -email for 2-3 times,do theytry to change your mind about your thoughts or beleifs on an issue you have,then want to argue?Recently happened to me a few times and I tend to now shy away from meeting as in e-mail.I love people nd am courteous and real about me,it hurts a tad that these people,saying men or women get on these sites and play games.Find a " biggest bser and game player" site to have your fun on.mumbling sigh
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Nov 15, 2007 9:51 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
DadofDucks
DadofDucksDadofDucksWentzville, Missouri USA9 Threads 2,123 Posts
My profile is me. Im not desperate or demanding Im just me. I do not have any intentions of "lowering" my standards and "settling" for anything less than what I truely want in life.
Why should I adjust my profile because someone believes its unrealistic, when to me it is exactly what Im looking for?
My age range is broad because I believe maturity is not limited by age. What I want in a lady is exactly what I want and I see no reason to waste anyones time including my own working on some fake relaationship with someone I would have to "settle" for.
Thats just me, and yes, I have seen many women who Id like to get to know better and who do appear to fit within my expectations...kiss kiss kiss
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Nov 15, 2007 9:54 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Fellfrosch
FellfroschFellfroschLeipzig, Saxony Germany94 Threads 4 Polls 774 Posts
Of course. it´s more important how someone is inside, not how he looks. But everybody has an imagination , how a potential partner should be. I know, you can´t love plan, and I can´t say that I never fall in love with someone how is totally other as the guy I image now. But, honestly, I don´t wanna a man which is 70 years old.
No, I see this profiles more as a wish, how a partner maybe can be. Everybody had the wish to find a partner, who has the same interests and looks attractive for you.
What does it brings, if you have a partner, who don´t wanna children and you not? Or maybe he like it to go skiing and you hate it?
I think it is better to say from the beginning what do you want, as to find it out after a few mails.
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Nov 15, 2007 9:55 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Imaredneckwoman
ImaredneckwomanImaredneckwomanTroy, USA1,644 Posts
I'll put whatever I want in my profile. Whatever will attract attention or get what I want. rolling on the floor laughing



tongue




grin



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Nov 15, 2007 10:48 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
micheldeprince
micheldeprincemicheldeprinceliverpool, Cheshire, England UK260 Threads 829 Posts
every relationship first will start with hankeyfankey, so be cool ,
no age limit for love, some one click with your feelings,you will be a blind means feelings blocked with in you .......true love will be like ,
only who can think phisically to enjoy ,must you will be like.....you never get in satisfaction
click clicks
prince
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Nov 15, 2007 10:52 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
KCTFreeSpirit
KCTFreeSpiritKCTFreeSpiritHuddersfield, West Yorkshire, England UK21 Threads 45 Posts
What we think we want, and what we actually need in many cases, are two different things
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Nov 15, 2007 11:54 AM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
....sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers angel applause
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Nov 15, 2007 12:54 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Jan1305
Jan1305Jan1305Sunshine and vino, Murcia Spain170 Threads 5,319 Posts
I think profile preferences are written as a starting point, but most of us are willing to be flexible.

It's very difficult to come up with a shopping list of what you may be looking for in a potential partner, and I bet many of us have had relationships with the exact opposite of who we think we're looking for.

Anyhow, who reads profiles? Most of the interest I receive is from men poles apart from the preferences I eventually chose for my profile!

dunno
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Nov 15, 2007 1:48 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Imaredneckwoman
ImaredneckwomanImaredneckwomanTroy, USA1,644 Posts
You are correct
I swing between the two
Whatever I want
Whatever I need
Or both
Whichever suits me
grin
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Nov 15, 2007 1:55 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
arabella
arabellaarabellaNear Farmington, Maine USA98 Threads 1 Polls 6,199 Posts
Yes, I saw that when you had your nightlady profile up.

Good Luck!
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Nov 15, 2007 1:56 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
riyablossom
riyablossomriyablossomsomewhere, Pennsylvania USA184 Threads 18 Polls 11,244 Posts
Hmmm.. thats an interesting observation.... though i think it varies from person to person ....

Some people feel those " unrealistic expectations " are exactly what they deserve and want .. good for them..

Some like to be in touch with their inner self .. good for them too..

So. you cant really say .. who is kidding whom here ... until you get to know them personally and find out what's in store... thats why communication matters....

It isnt quite unusual for a woman to get swept off her feet by a man who is not what her profile criteria mention .....nor isit for a man to fall for a woman who has an appealing persona with a positive exuberance .... regardless of the criteria stuff.

Bottomline is if you r looking for love you need to avoid being judgemental ... you might just find it somewhere you never looked or wanted to look..

so much for the " Beauty and the Beast and the Frog turning in to a prince " roll eyes
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Nov 15, 2007 2:00 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
Imaredneckwoman
ImaredneckwomanImaredneckwomanTroy, USA1,644 Posts
Me not nightlady any more. Not the same person. Me different.
Don't feel like I did. Me changed. Me feel differently now.
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Nov 15, 2007 2:11 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
Asking for the Moon and the Stars on your profile.... if ya lucky...



you just may only get......





















some 8X10 glossy printsrolling on the floor laughing

To those who say "NOT LOOKING" for:
Intimate encounters
Hang out friends,
Activity friends, and
Dating....

All in the same profile, I always wonder, what they would want someone for?
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Nov 15, 2007 2:23 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
I have heard /read of some asking and getting what they posted they wanted ..however funny or sad it is, they get dumped because they fail to met the others expectations.... then its they who say "they where not what they professed to be " .... I guess it can really hurt when what you want says you are not worthy of their affection or attention.
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Nov 15, 2007 2:24 PM CST Unrealistic On-line Expectations
shipoker55
shipoker55shipoker55St. Petersburg, Florida USA211 Threads 2 Polls 9,362 Posts
yes, I think many have unrealistic expectations. They seem to have no room for compromise. There is a dsifference between compromise and settling. But most women, that I see, in the profiles don't seem to understand that.

I, for one, have set my sights far lower than most. And even still can't meet anyonerolling on the floor laughing I don't suspect I ever will meet anyone. Too many barriers for me. But I make my self available, just in case anyone else is desperate enough to want to date the likes of me!!laugh
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