Day 14
I decide to give B. a second chance to make a first impression. We're meeting for ice cream tomorrow, and if we can't have a good time over ice cream, what hope is there for anything further?
I also sent 7 emails to prospective matches on JDate. I'm proud of me, because my emails are short but personal yet witty, if I do say so myself. I figure, I'm just trying to meet people by making a little conversation. I also figure, some of the people I contact aren't paying members and won't write me back, and some won't write back because they don't like my picture/are intimidated by my erudite style, so that leaves one or two who may respond. And if I correspond with a few people, and agree to meet one or two more in person, then this month will be considered a success.
Here's a funny story: so Funny Guy offered to give me a VIP pass for two to an upcoming foodie event that he is working. I say, sounds great. He says, I'll leave the passes for you under your name. So apparently I am invited to go to this event... but not with him!
I think I have my perspective back after the turmoil of this weekend! Thanks to all the commenters, public and private, who listened to me rant and kept me sane.
posted by Amy at 6:10 PM
5 Comments:
You + Boy + Ice Cream must = good times, or else Boy = meh. In my humble opinon, that is...
7:05 PM
You know, I've always had the rule that everyone gets a second date (unless they are obviously scary or completely unattractive to me). I figure they could be shy or having a bad day or something like that. That said, my first impression generally has stayed true. If I didn't initially feel at least a little spark, then on the second or third date a spark generally did not materialize. And if I did feel chemistry, it was usually still there on the second date. I don't know that I'll give up my rule yet, though.
It's been fun reading all your adventures! You should be excited about your internet popularity! Isn't it nice to at least have options for dating?
9:32 PM
Agreed on both counts!
2:10 PM
Caveat on my last comment: I'm haunted by the story of this friend of mine, who met her now-husband online. She felt decidedly "meh" about his bland/shy personality and not-hot looks. But kept giving him a chance. Then, on date #4, they kissed and experienced explosive chemistry. Now they're blissfully happily married with a cute daughter. It's tortourous to think about ...
2:14 PM
I think it's good that you are giving this guy a second chance. You just never know sometimes.
As for Jdate technical issues you are not the only one. I personaly feel their website building skills and customer service are inferior.
It's nice to see that someone is trying to make the best of their time on Jdate. You have a good attitude.
Good luck!
4:18 PM
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