Hiya Cat, I think all of the above mentioned are fairly serious no-no's that become quite obvious easily/early.
If getting into something level-headed and not "desperate" should help to recognise incompatibilities as well.
Selfishness and lying is something that imo makes relationships fail - that incl. lying to themselves or not being aware of what someone is able to bring (or not) into a relationship.
I don't have children but started fairly recently to date someone with kids.
He is a devoted father and the kids come first. I know that and I know that his time is limited. My siblings are both parents and divorced, so I know how hard it is for everyone involved. He comes as a package, it's early days and we are first of all seeing how the 2 of us are getting on before we even think further along the lines. The kids have a mother. It's a big change in all their lives and I notice how important it is for him to have someone to talk to and get a bit of "normality" back.
I agree georgie and it is sometimes sad to see how good people stay on their own as they are too fixated on - for me - superficial things like looks and money.
The topic of this thread is profiles that lie with their pics. The reason they lie is that they can't attract someone when being honest.
In regards to that – I know people that are not realistic with what they can attract and instead of doing a reality check and working on themselves, they are hanging around dating websites for years and in some cases trying to meet someone from a poor country – someone they can dominate in some cases.
I know cases like this, why do you feel it hits home for you? I do know couples that come from different continents and they met in person and started a family and there are several couples from different continents that met here on CS and are still together.
My point was being unrealistic and not willing to look and work at themselves .
And sorry, but you did nothing for 4 years?!? I don't know you and don't get me wrong, but I do know a lot of good, decent men that have a partner. Some worked on themselves as in getting more outgoing, joining different organisations to meet people etc.
Yes, I simply don't comment on some blogs. It's just when there is a discussion going on and people jump into the middle of it. I know that If I get involved and post on a blog, something can get thrown at me.
Jeez Biff, you are probably not the only one with connecting flights and I think there are separate routes for those needing to get another flight fairly quickly. Wave your ticket and make a lot of racket!
Keeping my fingers crossed that all works out ok and you'll be having a great holiday.
People come and go, no matter if it's here or in RL Wen.
For me CS is entertainment, I'm not getting worried about anything going on here and there are only a few people I keep in touch with (always glad to hear from them though).
To care for someone - I like to keep in touch and it's nice to hear how people are doing and sometimes it's easier to talk about a few things not with someone that is directly around/involved - but it doesn't replace RL for me in any way, so I wouldn't have any problems walking away from here.
RE: Relationship Killers
I'm sure some do Cat, just as said before, both people need a fair exchange rate. I want someone that wants the same as me.