9.6.10

The Adventures of Online Dating

Online dating... it just sounds wrong. I can't say it's even dating. It's more like online judging-one-another.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. Amy, my big sister purchased a month subscription to e-harmony for my birthday this year. She found her husband via e-harmony, so she thinks it would just be the cutest thing if I found my husband through e-harmony. I guess the main problem is I'm not even sure I want to get married, but I decided to go for it and see what happens. It took me a while to actually get my profile set up and dive into it because they ask a gazillion questions and I couldn't help but feel tired of myself as I went through the process. It took me about a month to even "get started," and even now, I'm not sure I'm actually 100% into it. However, the experience is interesting and thus has led me to an entry.

My observations:
  • The most popular picture for a guy to post is a picture with nephews and nieces. I know it's supposed to be sweet and probably show he's sensitive, a family guy, etc. but for some reason, it kind of annoys me. It's too nice and fluffy.
  • I don't like most of my matches. Maybe I'm too shallow or want the wrong things. The truth is, I find it quite satisflying to click that "Close Match" button because it makes me feel like I'm being more organized. Like clearing out my closet. That sounds terrible, but it's how I feel.
  • Guys who are way too serious on their profile scare me.
  • It's weird when guys don't post their pictures. I think either they're really not good-looking or they think they're super good-looking. Either way, "close match."
  • I feel constantly judged.

Well, I still have a couple of weeks left of my subscription so I guess we'll see what - if anything - happens. Happy dating!