The Dating Thread

[Mirror Image]

I'd gladly show interest in older women once I get older. But my first date is not going to be a 35 year old, that's for sure.
I'll probably always or almost always date a little bit younger in the future. I'll always look over 5 years younger than I am and I'll always be behind the average person a decade in "experience." So considering that, you can see what I mean, right? (The girl I'm talking to is 21 right now, which is perfect IMO).

No, I really don't understand what you mean. In my estimate, you've completely backed yourself into a corner. I mean I understand about preferences and so forth (we all have them), but sometimes you have to look beyond your idea for your 'ideal' woman, because this is where you'll find many surprises and may end up finding the woman you'll spend the rest of your life with.

[Mirror Image]

Live and learn. When I was about 22 I read something very wise in  Ross Macdonald novel. "As a man gets older then, if he knows what's good for him, so do the women he finds attractive."

Jodi Foster still turns my crank as far as it can go. 😊

Maybe it's just me, but I think Diane Keaton is cute as a button and got better looking as she got older.

[ibanezmonster]

but sometimes you have to look beyond your idea for your 'ideal' woman

Yeah, 'ideal' probably doesn't exist if I thought hard enough. Just considering very basic characteristics of what I like is going to have to be enough.

[Mirror Image]

Yeah, 'ideal' probably doesn't exist if I thought hard enough. Just considering very basic characteristics of what I like is going to have to be enough.

But did you understand the other part of what I'm telling you, Greg? My point was that when you stop making a mental check list of every woman you're the least bit attracted to and just allow yourself to act natural, you'll find yourself in great surprise by what could possibly happen.

[Mirror Image]

As far as my own pursuit of my future wife, it seems rather hopeless at this juncture, but I'm sure she's out there. I'll be 33 on March 10th and it seems this dating thing is getting even harder, but I remain optimistic. Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping she comes my way soon.

[snyprrr]

Indeed. I terrify myself sometimes.


Oh, I've had this same style for years. Very basic goatee, no side or neck hair. Just like this:
http://www.wallpapergremlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ben-Affleck-New-Goatee-Desktop-Photo.jpg

I'd go from looking metal to looking like a boy band member in a day, but she's the type that would prefer the latter... but that doesn't really matter- matters more what one person thinks, anyways.

Egyptian goatee just sounds ridiculously metal. 


Yeah, ewwww....


eh, good on both counts- not sure why you think I look like a werewolf, but whatever 

ok, you're not a werewolf... but, yea, that pic of the 'Affleck Goatee' points up my theory- come on, doesn't he look like a total douche?- I mean, it's just STRAIGHT down the sides of his maw, no tapering (Iron Man) or nuthin... it just looks like a pussy on his face to me )(and, apparently, to the girls too)

I dunno... I'm just not a fan of the dark haired male with goatee look,... ya'll all look the same to me,... it reminds me of the backwards-cut-long front-short back for the girls, the most hideous slave cut ever... we're being groomed to look like the slaves of yore...

ANYHOW,

Maybe it's just me, but I think Diane Keaton is cute as a button and got better looking as she got older.

some things one just doesn't SAY!!






BTW GUYS- NO MATTER WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE- go to the GoodWill and get yourselves some fancy duds- just try going out without the t-shirt and see what happens--- since guys "all look the same", it really IS the clothes that make the man.



wow-I'm just full of it, aren't I, lolz!! (as if I'm one to dictate success here, oy vey )







SEX BY THE WEEKEND OR GO HOME!!!!!!!!!! NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!

[ibanezmonster]

ok, you're not a werewolf... but, yea, that pic of the 'Affleck Goatee' points up my theory- come on, doesn't he look like a total douche?- I mean, it's just STRAIGHT down the sides of his maw, no tapering (Iron Man) or nuthin... it just looks like a pussy on his face to me )(and, apparently, to the girls too)

I dunno... I'm just not a fan of the dark haired male with goatee look,... ya'll all look the same to me,... it reminds me of the backwards-cut-long front-short back for the girls, the most hideous slave cut ever... we're being groomed to look like the slaves of yore...

[snyprrr]

there there 0:)


btw- I forgot, we weren't bashing goatees per se, just the LENGTH of the chin strap? Some guy I know, bald, had the no-'stache long ass goatee thing,- good lookin' guy had this potato root coming out of his chin- everyone wanted just to whack it off- he finally did, prolly to please his new gal. hint hint

goatee is one thing- the potato root is a whole nuther.... "The Flavour Saver" yuuuuuukkkk



oh- don't get me started on "Soul Patches" AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH






hey- how bout those amish styles, where the shave around the mouth only, leaving only chin shit---- STOP THIS THREAD NOOOOW!!!!!


(TAKES A LOOK IN THE MIRROR) ok, not bad.... carry on....

[snyprrr]

frankly, Greg, we DO need to hear some good news from you- go get'm tiger!! I expect a full report on how she fainted when she saw yo' junk!!

[ibanezmonster]

frankly, Greg, we DO need to hear some good news from you- go get'm tiger!! I expect a full report on how she fainted when she saw yo' junk!!

lol, just a matter of seeing first if she was actually serious about the whole thing and not just saying some random drunk stuff.

[Ken B]

I hate to say it, but .... I agree with snyprr. Little dangly goattees are bad, but soul patches are awful.

On the other hand, neither snypsss nor I are female, so our opinion in the matter is worth about 0. I know that I am an indifferent judge of what women will find attractive. I am often surprised by what women say about who is or isn't hot. (And women likewise are often poor judges of female hotness. All the women I know find Robin Tunney unattractive.)

[ibanezmonster]

(And women likewise are often poor judges of female hotness. All the women I know find Robin Tunney unattractive.)

Didn't know who that was and looked her up- yep, they are definitely wrong. 

[ibanezmonster]

So I shaved it all...

and honestly, I think I look way better with the beard. 

How can you say "if you're really not into me, I'm growing this back" without being awkwardly direct? 

[jochanaan]

So, it appears that the one girl that I was interested in since late last year doesn't care for my goatee. Last night she said that she would think I'm cute it if weren't for the goatee and she couldn't kiss me because of it because it reminds her too much of her dad...

Don't take that personally.  She obviously has "dad" issues.

Aren't there coffeeshops where you are?  Don't many of them have open-mic nights?  I'm thinking of places like Denver's Mercury Cafe, where every night (except Mondays when they're closed) there is music, poetry, theatrical performances, dancing or some such.

[ibanezmonster]

Don't take that personally.  She obviously has "dad" issues.

They don't get along, apparently. Her mom is divorced and she lives with her mom, so yeah.

Aren't there coffeeshops where you are?  Don't many of them have open-mic nights?  I'm thinking of places like Denver's Mercury Cafe, where every night (except Mondays when they're closed) there is music, poetry, theatrical performances, dancing or some such.

I don't go out to drink coffee, so no idea. But that's a good idea for what I was talking about. Though it would take quite a while to get material ready for public performance, so eventually maybe...

[jochanaan]

They don't get along, apparently. Her mom is divorced and she lives with her mom, so yeah.

I don't go out to drink coffee, so no idea. But that's a good idea for what I was talking about. Though it would take quite a while to get material ready for public performance, so eventually maybe...

There are many reasons to go to coffeehouses other than for the coffee. But let me tell you, from personal experience, there's nothing women admire so much as real skill in music.  Especially if you can do more than play the notes, if you can play with passion and musicality as well as technical skill.  So hone those performance chops!  They are your ticket to feminine interest and perhaps even a LTR.

[ibanezmonster]

But let me tell you, from personal experience, there's nothing women admire so much as real skill in music. 

I wish. I don't think it's that way any more. Basically every single female my age group I've known is more into hip-hop and party music and could care less that I play guitar. How long ago was this for you?

btw, I'm hoping she remembers exactly what she said. How much alcohol until people start to forget stuff? She was tipsy but not near passing out level drunk. Probably next time I hang out with her I'll ask like, "I would keep it shaved if you really liked me, otherwise I'm just going to let it grow out again." And if she says "do what you want" or whatever, then I'm moving on- to find someone who can appreciate my guitar playing and beard. 

[Rinaldo]

Basically every single female my age group I've known is more into hip-hop and party music and could care less that I play guitar.

Try that coffee drinking thing. Or simply that getting out more thing. Your horizons seem to be awfully limited.

[snyprrr]

yea, greg,... sometimes you sound a little... finicky!

"Naw, I don' wanna"





btw- I was thinking a pencil thin 'stache for you? Clark Gable,... Brad Pitt,... eh? Just enough to change the face? (yea, I can't stand myself clean shaven) but I have to go back to that Affleck pic- ack!!- but, all the guys I see with girls have a douchy Affleck vadge,... so,... mm,... forget everything I said, lolz!!

fu manchu???

did I mention Die Artwoord? FREAKY STUFF THERE EH?

[ibanezmonster]

Try that coffee drinking thing. Or simply that getting out more thing. Your horizons seem to be awfully limited.

Yep. My life is like being tied to a railroad, trying to go top speed constantly and not quite succeeding. Not very conducive for fun.

but I have to go back to that Affleck pic- ack!!- but, all the guys I see with girls have a douchy Affleck vadge,... so,... mm,... forget everything I said, lolz!!

It's basically impossible to predict who likes facial hair and who doesn't... in the end, safest to stick with what you think looks good (unless it's too crazy).

the chin hair is definitely coming back if this doesn't work out. The rest I might consider leaving off...