This guy is put on warning.
I have been talking and emailing a new potential date. He is going through his divorce and is at the mediation stage.
Naturally, I am very cautious and told him that I would meet him, but I would not date him.
1. I do not want to be named in a divorce proceeding.
2. I don't want anyone else's husband.
3. His kids would lose all potential respect if they knew that their dad was dating while married.
4. Refer back to 1 and 2.
So, we have been talking, and he and I were pretty jazzed about all the things we have in common. I couldn't help think that no one could be this evolved, and yet be going through a divorce. I even told him that I thought his wife was insane for having an affair on him.
He attributed her stepping out on a midlife crisis, alcohol abuse and a randy tennis coach.
I said to him, what would prevent him from getting full custody of his kids? What would be the battle.
The bomb dropped.
"She might accuse me of drug problems. She says that I have been smoking pot everyday since I was in High School, which is not true because it isn't. And besides, when I was smoking pot, she was right there smoking it, too, and the funny thing is, her brother was the one who sold it to me"
So the guy who wants to make a play for his kids, using his ex-wife's alcohol use, is a pot smoker.
Any one see a red flag here?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Guys, no fish pictures, really
Hey Single guys!
How is the dating going? Really awesome?? I know you're lying.
I that heard that you are having trouble meeting women online. (Get your head out of the gutter. You know what I'm talking about.) You're putting yourself out there in cyberspace, and your getting an inbox full of junk mail from scammers and mail order bride wannabes.
You came to me because you know that I am a huge Man Fan. I am not a maneater. Men, you know I love you. I do. So I am here to help you out of your bind.
Let's take a look at that online profile you posted, starting with your pictures.
You know that you are "visual". I know that you are "visual". Well, women are "visual", too. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't. What do you think shopping is all about, anyway? Women get a rush from looking.
When we open your profile, we look at your picture. And we judge you by your picture. We will not give you a free pass. Harsh? The Pretty Girl knows you do the same thing....
This is your first impression. We decide quickly if we imagine the first date and the kiss goodnight. If we cannot picture the kiss, well, nothing else is going to happen.
I have heard that it is easier to write a "don't" list rather than a "do" list. I will give my best attempt at both.
ONLINE PICTURES--PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD (NOWHERE ELSE)
1. Make an effort, please.
-Get out of your recliner.
-Get off of the couch.
The previous scenarios read LAZY.
What are you saying about yourself? "I like to sit around and watch TV, serve me."
And you don't look good anyway. From those angles, you have a huge chin and a big stomach. Seriously. Really.
2. No Fishing Pictures
I see lots and lots of fishing shots. Scene: a man is posed, on the boat, with his catch of the day.
What are you saying here? I like to fish? Do you want a woman to go fishing with you? I have read thousands of profiles, and it pains me to say it, but fishing is not at the top of women's "Like to Do" list. Your potential date is yawning in anticipation.
Worse even are the shirtless fishing pictures. Women do not want to imagine a man shirtless, baiting a line and or cleaning fish. Revolting.
Sadder still, is when the fish is a little small...
3. Posing with The Man Toys
Whew, boy. I hardly know where to start.
Are you trying to say, "Look at my stuff; look at what I can buy?" Posing with possessions looks insecure (which you are not) and may attract the wrong element (gold diggers).
And the motorcycle...it looks a little foolish. Particularly if you are wearing chaps and a bandana. It kind of screams mid-life crisis.
If you are prosperous enough to own a Harley, or a boat or a plane, let the ladies learn about it on your first date.
GETTING THE SHOT THAT IMPRESSES HER
Women want to see YOU. Be confident.
1. Shave.
2. Put on a shirt. (I am assuming you have pants on.)
3. Take off your ball cap.
4. Go outside
5. Stand by a large object. A tree is good.
6. Get a friend, acquaintance or bystander.
7. Smile.
8. Have the friend, acquaintance or bystander take 2 good pictures. (This may take a few tries)
You want to end up with:
--a full body shot, and
--a head shot
9. Post these pictures.
10. Delete the other pictures.
I have a lot more to say about this, but I don't yammer. I have left out the gym workout self portait, the arms cut off the T-shirt exposed armpit picture,and the "I cut the ex-out of the picture" picture, but that doesn't mean that these are acceptable. THEY ARE NOT.
You asked for help, and I gave it to you. Now take it and run.
I believe in you, Men of America!
With love,
The Pretty Girl
No fish pictures. Really.
How is the dating going? Really awesome?? I know you're lying.
I that heard that you are having trouble meeting women online. (Get your head out of the gutter. You know what I'm talking about.) You're putting yourself out there in cyberspace, and your getting an inbox full of junk mail from scammers and mail order bride wannabes.
You came to me because you know that I am a huge Man Fan. I am not a maneater. Men, you know I love you. I do. So I am here to help you out of your bind.
Let's take a look at that online profile you posted, starting with your pictures.
You know that you are "visual". I know that you are "visual". Well, women are "visual", too. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't. What do you think shopping is all about, anyway? Women get a rush from looking.
When we open your profile, we look at your picture. And we judge you by your picture. We will not give you a free pass. Harsh? The Pretty Girl knows you do the same thing....
This is your first impression. We decide quickly if we imagine the first date and the kiss goodnight. If we cannot picture the kiss, well, nothing else is going to happen.
I have heard that it is easier to write a "don't" list rather than a "do" list. I will give my best attempt at both.
ONLINE PICTURES--PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD (NOWHERE ELSE)
1. Make an effort, please.
-Get out of your recliner.
-Get off of the couch.
The previous scenarios read LAZY.
What are you saying about yourself? "I like to sit around and watch TV, serve me."
And you don't look good anyway. From those angles, you have a huge chin and a big stomach. Seriously. Really.
2. No Fishing Pictures
I see lots and lots of fishing shots. Scene: a man is posed, on the boat, with his catch of the day.
What are you saying here? I like to fish? Do you want a woman to go fishing with you? I have read thousands of profiles, and it pains me to say it, but fishing is not at the top of women's "Like to Do" list. Your potential date is yawning in anticipation.
Worse even are the shirtless fishing pictures. Women do not want to imagine a man shirtless, baiting a line and or cleaning fish. Revolting.
Sadder still, is when the fish is a little small...
3. Posing with The Man Toys
Whew, boy. I hardly know where to start.
Are you trying to say, "Look at my stuff; look at what I can buy?" Posing with possessions looks insecure (which you are not) and may attract the wrong element (gold diggers).
And the motorcycle...it looks a little foolish. Particularly if you are wearing chaps and a bandana. It kind of screams mid-life crisis.
If you are prosperous enough to own a Harley, or a boat or a plane, let the ladies learn about it on your first date.
GETTING THE SHOT THAT IMPRESSES HER
Women want to see YOU. Be confident.
1. Shave.
2. Put on a shirt. (I am assuming you have pants on.)
3. Take off your ball cap.
4. Go outside
5. Stand by a large object. A tree is good.
6. Get a friend, acquaintance or bystander.
7. Smile.
8. Have the friend, acquaintance or bystander take 2 good pictures. (This may take a few tries)
You want to end up with:
--a full body shot, and
--a head shot
9. Post these pictures.
10. Delete the other pictures.
I have a lot more to say about this, but I don't yammer. I have left out the gym workout self portait, the arms cut off the T-shirt exposed armpit picture,and the "I cut the ex-out of the picture" picture, but that doesn't mean that these are acceptable. THEY ARE NOT.
You asked for help, and I gave it to you. Now take it and run.
I believe in you, Men of America!
With love,
The Pretty Girl
No fish pictures. Really.
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