It's not the degree so much sturgis, but as fbwidow pointed out, the cultural differences.

I live near a town where submarines are made. There are yard workers & there are engineers. There is a difference in these two groups & some of that is due to level of education. Not all of course, but some.

If people are life long learners, readers, curious about the world around them, it doesn't matter if they have a degree. I know I can't generalize about groups of people & I try to take people as individuals but on dating sites some criteria is asked for to sort through the masses.

Anyway, I got the sweetest email from the man I went on a date with last night. Looks like we might make it to a second date.

AGG, you're right about a kiss on the first date, it's meaningless. I wasn't looking for passion, just an indication of interest.

708cj


is that you nams?

OK, I looked at match, so if you see a woman on there . . .

So, you ski. We should arrange an MB ski outing. I know GG skis. Although this is not the greatest winter for it.
I had originally used Newly as my match login, but that didn't seem to get me too much interest.

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is that you nams?

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Me on Match? No.

No, newly I don't ski. You must have looked at someone else. I thought I sent you a picture...No? I don't think I have your email address. Maybe GG can help out...

Awesome! Have fun! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Practice your puckering up for this time 'round <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />.

AGG

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tee, hee AGG <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

He called last night & we talked for an hour. Did I mention I hate the phone? Still...kinda nice.

I'm headed over to match right now to answer one local guy who piques my interest but he writes using virtually no punctuation making it very difficult to read. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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""Anyway, I got the sweetest email from the man I went on a date with last night. Looks like we might make it to a second date."""




2 cocktails baby and we'd be "kissin on the lips"!!!

have fun!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I'm glad it went well!

2 cocktails huh? you're so romantic sturg!

mlhb

Nams and Newly, I can't find Nams' user name. I'll send you both an email from my greengablesmb@yahoo.com so you have each other's email. Then you can see.

Also, I may need some serious off line help in the ex department.

Nams, I'm so glad you had a nice time. And he sent a sweet email. Here's to cocktails and kisses.

Yeah, kissin on the lips...I'm pretty sure I remember what that's like. It will be more a matter of time rather than cocktails though sturgis. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

A matter of time?

I guess. I waited until the second date for a friendly good-night kiss. The meaningless kind that I exchange with childhood friends of both sexs, cousins, etc.

On the third date, I could resist any more and totally made out. Gosh! it was fun.

Sounds like fun GG.

We'll see...

Any word?

During our phone conversation on Sat. I said something like let's talk later in the week. I emailed him last night, just a brief hello, what I'd been doing etc. He emailed back & said how nice it was to hear from me, twice, but no mention of him calling or maybe setting up something for the weekend.

That's OK, just a wait & see, take it slow which is good. He has said he's interested so if he is I imagine he'll call to arrange a second date. That would be nice.

There are moments when I think, yeah, this is looking good...

I have a date tonight with another man, he who writes but does not use punctuation. At this point, without having met him, I'd have to say the first guy has me more interested.

This may be because he responded to my email by saying my email brought a BIG smile to his face. Sweet. Sweet men melt my heart.

OK so I would wonder does he not use punctuation because he's not educated? Or because he's a practiced webster who hangs out in chat rooms and IMs his life away?

I really dislike those "r u ok" type messages. It's almost as if they can't take the time to type. Which is ok - some guys (and gals) just can't type.

Anyway - have fun.

V.

Tee, hee sunny!

He said he spends a lot of time at his computer but I don't picture him as a "practiced webster". Love the phrase BTW. He seemed a bit...hyper...that's not quite right, maybe high energy.

He was a nice guy...but I'm not attracted to him. I emailed him to thank him & say I didn't think we were a good fit. He's struggling with trying to quit smoking, which I'm quite sure did not appear in his profile because I won't date a smoker. This bothered me. While I sympathize with his struggle, it's a significant fact he omitted considering he's not actually quit for good & has been on & off smoking for a year or more.

The first guy, J,& I have been missing each other by phone. Kinda my fault. I told him I'd be available to talk after 9 on Thurs evening, he called at 10 & I was just about asleep so I didn't answer the phone. He emailed & said he'd call Fri. night but didn't, so maybe tonight.

Sounds like I'm not missing out on much.

I have 3 communications going now, and have yet to meet anyone. One on match - but I think I've already filtered this guy out for spelling and for demanding I call.
And two on Chemistry.com, which could be better fits. Who knows. Now, if I only had time to date!

Anyone in Houston? I'll be there on Tuesday night. Staying near the airport.

Here's the scenario: I went on the date with J. Nice guy, showed interest, called me a couple of times after the date, sent some emails, now...nothing since an email exchange on Sun.

Is it too soon to figure he's not interested? I don't want start getting psyched up if this is not going anywhere & since I'm kinda on the fence & could go either way...