January 13, 2009

• Grrr... online dating

  I'm pretty sure the concept of online dating is one of the signs of the apocalypse. Maybe it's a subset of pestilence?

  I've usually found it a somewhat depressing endeavor, but I would like to start dating, so I figure it's necessary evil. And I do know people who've found if not mates for life, at least reasonably long-term romantic success online, so I've bitten the bullet and am giving it a go. But I have to say, I'm not exactly impressed so far.

  My big gripe at the moment is the "body type" question. I know women tend to me more critical of such things than men, but I've seen the photos some of the guys who list themselves as "about average" have posted - their idea of average is quite a bit different than mine. But heaven forbid they end up with a woman who describes herself as "curvy". (Guess what I listed myself as - even though I know full well the average size for a woman in the US these days is a 14, which I'm actually under for the first time in ages. But I still have curves, damnit, and I like them.)

  I'm trying not to take it personally - because it isn't, not even remotely. But it's still disheartening.

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