I was not encouraged to venture into online dating again. I’d been on Ourtime.com and EliteSingles.com for about a year in Flagstaff, AZ. I did meet several nice men, but we weren’t a good fit for each other.

I also ran across what I call Profile Perjury more than a few times. One man’s profile picture was over 15 years old, he said he was looking for an active, athletic woman. I barely recognized him when we met. He was not spry. At all.

Another was a nice man, retired fire fighter, widowed. His kids had signed him up. His profile said he was active, athletic…He’d actually been chief firefighter in a town a few hours away. Had driven to meet me. Walked in with a cane and a limp. He apologized, said his children didn’t add that he’d retired after a building fell on him. Crippled him up a bit. He bought lunch. We had a nice visit…still wouldn’t have turned into a relationship.

I wonder why people who aren’t honest on the profiles set themselves up a let down?

It’s also a lot of work, responding to likes or comments, arranging to meet. Lots of blind dates with the online approach.

I prefer Meetup activities and am learning to enjoy life as a single/active/athletic gal. LOL