I actually prefer that guys who I meet, on dating apps especially, call me to ask me out/plan our date rather than text. Like you said, I think technology has made dating entirely too casual. It’s one of the three “traditional” dating rules that I let them know about before we actually agree to go out. The other two being that I don’t answer calls or texts after 11 from guys that I’m not in a relationship with and no sex until after x amount of dates. These rules obviously don’t apply to hook ups, but I’ve found that guys who are actually looking to date have no problem respecting them.
To add another female opinion- Personally, I agree with most of these. No bio will almost always get a left. Say what you’re like, say a movie line, say anything. Anything besides “does anyone even read these?” Yes, we do. Because even if you’re attractive, unless you have a very stand out picture, no bio means I have nothing to personalize a message to you off of and then I’ve over thought it and decided just to move on. That being said, no bio is better than all emojis. I hate to say it and I know it’s a double standard with the weight thing but just list your height and get it over with. If you’re on the short side, make a joke about it. Just please do not throw a fit about it. Guys that complain about putting their height in their bio are an automatic left too even if they’re average height or above. I personally don’t mind a fishing or hunting photo but I like outdoor activities and men. A girl who hits the gym regularly probably doesn’t mind a gym selfie. I think the key is balance. Throw one or two in there but use the rest for at least one close up, one full body shot, and your dog. Too many group pictures is too much work and if you have pictures with non-relative females, I’m comparing myself to what they seem like (not you) and if it’s too different, left. Hope that helps.
It takes a while for my sense of humor to come out completely but I’m outgoing enough that I can hold a normal conversation with nearly anyone. I usually feel like I am pretty good at reading people and situations but I went out with a guy two nights ago who I really clicked with over text then when we met in person I couldn’t tell if he was just awkward and more quiet than I expected, or just not interested in me after all. I feed off of other people’s energy in social situations so this didn’t help me at all and then I was being awkward and quiet. When he walked me out to my car, it seemed like he was trying to go in for a kiss but I was so taken aback by that after thinking he didn’t like me that I pretty much shut that down and we just hugged. It was all weird but I was thinking about it on my drive home and I would still go out with him again if he asked (which I did tell him) because I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. I know that we expect instant chemistry and everything to flow but that’s not always the case right off the bat when you go on dates with someone you haven’t met in person yet and one or more of you has awkward tendencies.
Jerseys are a symbol of your commitment to the team you root for. If I arrive at a tailgate and see a group of people wearing jerseys or wearing regular gear, I’m going to party with the first group because I know they are probably the season ticket holders and master tailgaters and the real deal. Anyone can go out and buy a $40 generic shirt to wear, but the fact that you Are willing to drop 100 dollars on a jersey knowing those risks is true loyalty. Plus, that player might be legendary and even if they do leave or retire, the jersey becomes invaluable because it honors what they did while they were still a part of the team. A man wearing another man’s jersey is just fine. And you call yourself a sports fan…
Agreed. Restaurants, concerts, bars, whatever- I like nice food and cocktails and being out. We’re all at the age that our friends have kids or are in relationships and don’t get out as much anymore. If I want to go somewhere and no one can or wants to go too, I’ll go anyway. I don’t want to sit at home doing nothing because I am too afraid to go do anything by myself. And when I do go alone, I usually end up running into someone I know or meeting new people. Give it a try, Will.
I’m 27 so I don’t know if it’s because I was at the tail end of when Prince was really putting out all of his hits or because I mostly grew up listening to country, but I wasn’t really that impacted by his death. Same for Bowie. I like and respect their music and talent but I didn’t have a personal connection. When Merle died though, I felt like I lost a favorite uncle. I’ve been listening to his music a long time, have great memories from his shows I’ve been to, and was supposed to see him in concert again just a few days after he passed, with Willie. That one hurt. His death and its takeover on social media made me not scoff at people who mourn the death of celebrities and artists, because I don’t know what they meant to that person just like they don’t know what Merle meant to me. If you aren’t affected or weren’t a fan, just let genuine people have their few days to mourn and don’t be an asshole about it.
Maybe because I grew up in the country or it’s the animalistic biology in me looking for a provider for my non existent family, but a guy holding a fish usually does attract me, or at least my attention, more.
Agreed. Twitter has introduced me to some brilliant minds, endless comedy, opinions I actually care about, and awesome people in my various communities that I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I’ve been fired for my content but I wont give it up because no other social media platforms can offer what Twitter does.
I think one of the moments I knew I was getting older was when I found salt and pepper hair and beards attractive. Haven’t looked back since though and I’m not alone. Embrace it.
Willie Nelson. Not only is he an 82 year old who has his own line of cannabis products, but he partied with the rest of the Highwaymen and legends of country in their prime. I bet he has some wild stories.
I agree, I’m connected to more of my friends’ parents on there than I am with my own actual friends but they have the job hookups and they are the ones who actually use it so I don’t mind using that to my advantage.
Was going to say this, then got caught up watching the movie. Tweeder doesn’t take anything seriously, talks about women solely as sex objects elaborating on how they’re “pantie droppers” when he gives them what is essentially a date rape drug concoction, is the “Houdini” of strip club behaviors, hits an alumnus in the nuts with a baseball bat on camera, and steals a cop car which he rides around naked in. He shouldn’t be on the HM list, he should be near the top of this one.
I know that I wash my hands more than the average person, especially because I work in healthcare, but I don’t think it’s expecting too much for people to wash their hands (or at the very least, sanitize) them before they eat. We touch 60,000 kinds of germs a day. Touching your food will get a silent “ew” face, but If I see you lick your fingers while you eat and I know you didn’t wash your hands before you started eating, I will literally gag.
I’m not being difficult, I’m just asking really, where do you live that he gets mainstream spins? Because he doesn’t get played on any stations in KC except for our Sunday night program that features non mainstream artists.
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I actually prefer that guys who I meet, on dating apps especially, call me to ask me out/plan our date rather than text. Like you said, I think technology has made dating entirely too casual. It’s one of the three “traditional” dating rules that I let them know about before we actually agree to go out. The other two being that I don’t answer calls or texts after 11 from guys that I’m not in a relationship with and no sex until after x amount of dates. These rules obviously don’t apply to hook ups, but I’ve found that guys who are actually looking to date have no problem respecting them.
Which venue did you see them at?
To add another female opinion- Personally, I agree with most of these. No bio will almost always get a left. Say what you’re like, say a movie line, say anything. Anything besides “does anyone even read these?” Yes, we do. Because even if you’re attractive, unless you have a very stand out picture, no bio means I have nothing to personalize a message to you off of and then I’ve over thought it and decided just to move on. That being said, no bio is better than all emojis. I hate to say it and I know it’s a double standard with the weight thing but just list your height and get it over with. If you’re on the short side, make a joke about it. Just please do not throw a fit about it. Guys that complain about putting their height in their bio are an automatic left too even if they’re average height or above. I personally don’t mind a fishing or hunting photo but I like outdoor activities and men. A girl who hits the gym regularly probably doesn’t mind a gym selfie. I think the key is balance. Throw one or two in there but use the rest for at least one close up, one full body shot, and your dog. Too many group pictures is too much work and if you have pictures with non-relative females, I’m comparing myself to what they seem like (not you) and if it’s too different, left. Hope that helps.
Rob Delaney has the best Twitter takes on couples who get married/honeymoon at Disney.
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It takes a while for my sense of humor to come out completely but I’m outgoing enough that I can hold a normal conversation with nearly anyone. I usually feel like I am pretty good at reading people and situations but I went out with a guy two nights ago who I really clicked with over text then when we met in person I couldn’t tell if he was just awkward and more quiet than I expected, or just not interested in me after all. I feed off of other people’s energy in social situations so this didn’t help me at all and then I was being awkward and quiet. When he walked me out to my car, it seemed like he was trying to go in for a kiss but I was so taken aback by that after thinking he didn’t like me that I pretty much shut that down and we just hugged. It was all weird but I was thinking about it on my drive home and I would still go out with him again if he asked (which I did tell him) because I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. I know that we expect instant chemistry and everything to flow but that’s not always the case right off the bat when you go on dates with someone you haven’t met in person yet and one or more of you has awkward tendencies.
But I didn’t see anything about females in this article so none of these dumb rules apply to me right?
Jerseys are a symbol of your commitment to the team you root for. If I arrive at a tailgate and see a group of people wearing jerseys or wearing regular gear, I’m going to party with the first group because I know they are probably the season ticket holders and master tailgaters and the real deal. Anyone can go out and buy a $40 generic shirt to wear, but the fact that you Are willing to drop 100 dollars on a jersey knowing those risks is true loyalty. Plus, that player might be legendary and even if they do leave or retire, the jersey becomes invaluable because it honors what they did while they were still a part of the team. A man wearing another man’s jersey is just fine. And you call yourself a sports fan…
Agreed. Restaurants, concerts, bars, whatever- I like nice food and cocktails and being out. We’re all at the age that our friends have kids or are in relationships and don’t get out as much anymore. If I want to go somewhere and no one can or wants to go too, I’ll go anyway. I don’t want to sit at home doing nothing because I am too afraid to go do anything by myself. And when I do go alone, I usually end up running into someone I know or meeting new people. Give it a try, Will.
I’m 27 so I don’t know if it’s because I was at the tail end of when Prince was really putting out all of his hits or because I mostly grew up listening to country, but I wasn’t really that impacted by his death. Same for Bowie. I like and respect their music and talent but I didn’t have a personal connection. When Merle died though, I felt like I lost a favorite uncle. I’ve been listening to his music a long time, have great memories from his shows I’ve been to, and was supposed to see him in concert again just a few days after he passed, with Willie. That one hurt. His death and its takeover on social media made me not scoff at people who mourn the death of celebrities and artists, because I don’t know what they meant to that person just like they don’t know what Merle meant to me. If you aren’t affected or weren’t a fan, just let genuine people have their few days to mourn and don’t be an asshole about it.
Maybe because I grew up in the country or it’s the animalistic biology in me looking for a provider for my non existent family, but a guy holding a fish usually does attract me, or at least my attention, more.
Agreed. Twitter has introduced me to some brilliant minds, endless comedy, opinions I actually care about, and awesome people in my various communities that I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I’ve been fired for my content but I wont give it up because no other social media platforms can offer what Twitter does.
I think one of the moments I knew I was getting older was when I found salt and pepper hair and beards attractive. Haven’t looked back since though and I’m not alone. Embrace it.
Willie Nelson. Not only is he an 82 year old who has his own line of cannabis products, but he partied with the rest of the Highwaymen and legends of country in their prime. I bet he has some wild stories.
I agree, I’m connected to more of my friends’ parents on there than I am with my own actual friends but they have the job hookups and they are the ones who actually use it so I don’t mind using that to my advantage.
Technically you are too, Ms. Law School. Embrace cougar-ism.
Was going to say this, then got caught up watching the movie. Tweeder doesn’t take anything seriously, talks about women solely as sex objects elaborating on how they’re “pantie droppers” when he gives them what is essentially a date rape drug concoction, is the “Houdini” of strip club behaviors, hits an alumnus in the nuts with a baseball bat on camera, and steals a cop car which he rides around naked in. He shouldn’t be on the HM list, he should be near the top of this one.
I know that I wash my hands more than the average person, especially because I work in healthcare, but I don’t think it’s expecting too much for people to wash their hands (or at the very least, sanitize) them before they eat. We touch 60,000 kinds of germs a day. Touching your food will get a silent “ew” face, but If I see you lick your fingers while you eat and I know you didn’t wash your hands before you started eating, I will literally gag.
It does kill germs, it just doesn’t remove them from your hands. It’s best to wash them but sanitizer is better than nothing at all.
I’m not being difficult, I’m just asking really, where do you live that he gets mainstream spins? Because he doesn’t get played on any stations in KC except for our Sunday night program that features non mainstream artists.
Did we just become best friends?