Online Dating

[disneychrista]

Just be you and all will be well. We are all rooting for you.

Thanks. I honestly don't know how to be anyone else. I know that sounds funny but I am too open and honest to try to be something I am not. And really why would I? If what I am looking for is something with potential being something I am not is certainly not going to get me that.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Thanks. I honestly don't know how to be anyone else. I know that sounds funny but I am too open and honest to try to be something I am not. And really why would I? If what I am looking for is something with potential being something I am not is certainly not going to get me that.

You are very wise.

 

[annadreamsofdisneyworld]

My husband and I met on myspace (back in 2007). It was good for us because we're both shy in person and had an easier time chatting online first before meeting.

 

[disneychrista]

My husband and I met on myspace (back in 2007). It was good for us because we're both shy in person and had an easier time chatting online first before meeting.

So much easier to chat and get to know someone (initially) behind the screen. I think knowing someone a little before meeting might help with the awkwardness of first dates. As long as you are being genuine in your initial chats the person already likes your personality, which to me is the most important quality.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I was on and off of different online dating apps in my late twenties and early thirties. Most of the dates did not turn out well....some were okay...and a couple turned into short relationships. Until I met my husband-it will be 4 years ago this weekend that we met and I knew on our first date that it was it. We are now married with a little boy. Best decision I made!

 

[disneychrista]

Well today is the day. My first date with what appears to be a really nice, normal, some what goofy guy. We have been texting all evening all week. Today we talked on the phone for the first time. I am really looking forward to this.

What started as a simple meeting for a beer as turned into meeting for lunch, spending the afternoon getting to know each other more, capped off by the beers at the brewery.

Any last minute advice?

 

[Kittyblue]

No advice but wishing you a fun time together!

 

[disneychrista]

No advice but wishing you a fun time together!

Thank you. I really am excited. It has been too long. I know for a long time I wasn't ready but I am now. I am trying to cautious but optimistic at the same time.

 

[Disneylover99]

[QUOTE="disneychrista, post: 63076653, member: 44448"
Any last minute advice?
[/QUOTE]
If you really like him, don't be shy, kiss him.

 

[disneychrista]

If you really like him, don't be shy, kiss him.

Hahaha....we actually talked about that. He asked what signal I would give him, if I wanted him to kiss me. I told he my lips on his sounded like a pretty good sign.

 

[Disneylover99]

Hahaha....we actually talked about that. He asked what signal I would give him, if I wanted him to kiss me. I told he my lips on his sounded like a pretty good sign.

Sounds like there's been a lot of flirting going on already.
I think you'll know if the chemistry is there when you meet in person.
Have fun!

 

[Kitty 34]

Have a great time!

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I have long been interested in meeting people over the net - just seems like an easy fun way to meet new people! But first, I need to get in shape!

 

[lifesavacation]

As someone upthread mentioned, I think a better strategy would be gathering your courage and doing the asking yourself after reviewing profiles and finding men that actually interest you instead of just waiting for randos to swipe right. Maybe you think you don’t actually deserve a guy with the qualities you’d really like or that a guy like that would never be interested in you but that’s just your past experiences talking. Try lifting your sights a little and giving it a shot. The days of ladies sitting along the wall and hoping to be asked to dance are behind us. I wish you well.

I think the dating app Hinge is set up so the girl asks the guy out. I like your idea to be the one that chooses who to date.

 

[disneychrista]

I think the dating app Hinge is set up so the girl asks the guy out. I like your idea to be the one that chooses who to date.

I actually was the one who suggested that we meet. I saw no reason to.

 

[RogueX]

Well today is the day. My first date with what appears to be a really nice, normal, some what goofy guy. We have been texting all evening all week. Today we talked on the phone for the first time. I am really looking forward to this.

What started as a simple meeting for a beer as turned into meeting for lunch, spending the afternoon getting to know each other more, capped off by the beers at the brewery.

Any last minute advice?

My first date with my now husband lasted an entire day, even though it was only supposed to be lunch. My advice is just have fun and enjoy.

 

[disneychrista]

My first date with my now husband lasted an entire day, even though it was only supposed to be lunch. My advice is just have fun and enjoy.

Thanks. I plan to.

 

[Scouter]

What about Bumble? It only allows women, (for a heterosexual match) to make the first contact. That way you are in control, and you dont have random weirdos continually messaging inappropriate things right off the bat. My sister met her soon to be husband on it..theyve been together 2 years this month.

I just started that today

 

[Scouter]

All good reasons to stay off Twitter and Facebook. Seriously, social media should never have been invented other than YouTube and

I hate FB but, all my years long friendships with other DIS'ers I met on cruises are only staying in touch through FB. I love those people enough to have joined just to stay in communication

 

[Scouter]

I have long been interested in meeting people over the net - just seems like an easy fun way to meet new people! But first, I need to get in shape!

I feel the same way but after looking at all the men I saw on FB dating (just don't go there) and now Bumble, I feel like most of those men would think I'm a model with the extra weight that only bothers me. You might not need to wait, just saying.....