Stat Shot
Whitney:
Ok, Anonymous. Here's the rundown.
The sites I am on are as follows (and next entry I'll do a site review-- good idea):
- Match.com (6) (?- too many)
- Nerve (3) (?- too many)
- OkCupid (1) (3)
- JDate (0) (1)
- Yahoo! Personals (0) (too soon)
- LavaLife (0) (0)
- Friendster (1) (5)
While sites attempt to create a vibe, there are cool people and lame people on every site. For me it's been a matter of being open, being aggressive, and being neutral regarding expectations. People can surprise you. They can also rip your heart out. But no matter what, you learn something new with each person you interact with, and through this whirlwind, I've realized just how lovely, endearing, impressive, and remarkable people are.
For example, I just got home tonight from a wicked fancy dinner at Blue Ribbon sushi. This is my second date with this guy, who winked at me several times (from nerve) before I gave in (I don't know-- I found the persistence intriguing). The first date was two weeks ago, and I went somewhat reluctantly, but as it turns out, he's freaking hilarious, supremely and strikingly intelligent, and (just discovered) a spectacular kissing partner. So you just never know. That's where the openness comes in handy.
Anyway, I have lost one of last week's crushes, and one more (who wants to be my boyfriend-- I'm not up for that/not feeling it at the moment) is sputtering out. BUT, this past week I have gained three more crushes, plus this current good- smooching- surprisingly-funny hottie. I am burning through men. On occasion I become fantastically ignited. For now, I'll say that I still have the willing spark.
posted by Whitney Wangstein @ Wednesday, November 16, 2005
3 Comments:
Since I work (or actually, in two weeks, used to work) at a company that competed in the online datingspace, I have to keep up on the competition (it's called "market research"), and my colleague and new friend who used to work at Nerve, told me about http://www.chemistry.com. It's still in beta and I have yet to sign up, but the idea is interesting/creepy. You take a battery of psych tests, pick from a bevy of matches, then get "guided, step-by-step" through communication with your match via email and then, off you go into the real world to meet face-to-face. I'm filling out my profile now. I'll tell you how it is.
ps-- you forgot about j-date!
Oh snap. It's only in Denver (random!), San Diego, Seattle, and Washington D.C. Looks like they're scared of the freaky New York dating scene!
You don't seem to like the anonymity - would you prefer I include my name? Not sure what that would tell you anyway.
Ok, I interested to hear the site rundown.
And, with all the dates you have been on, and the pace with which you are going through men, I'm curious to know what you're looking for? Is this a hobby, is this short term fun or is it a mass sorting operation to find the one perfect specimen?
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