Dating Websites

I'm sure there's some sort of marketing group that takes information based on what I click or "like" or open in my email, and then gives that information to someone else, who gives it to someone else, who puts me in rotation for dating websites/ads.  There have been some interesting ones lately, so here are my top picks.  (I'm saving the best one for last.  It was a new one today, and it inspired this post.)

eHarmony: I get these all the time.  My dad used it once upon a time and met the woman we now refer to as "Stinkin' Ol' Patty."  Enough said.  I know people who have had wild success on this one and others who have not.  I guess, if you're not into finding someone on your own, this would be a decent one.  Maybe.

Plenty of Fish: When someone told me about this one, years ago, I laughed at her.  I didn't think she was actually serious...and since we worked together, I got to hear all about her success stories (there weren't many) and the disasters (there were tons), and I finally asked her why she kept doing it.  Her response?  "It's free, and it's not like I have anything better to do."  IF I were looking for someone, like, seriously looking for someone, that's not an answer I would give.

Match: "People who use match.com are three times more likely to be in relationships."  B recited this statistic to me, and followed it up with, "You know, Mom...1 in 3 dating relationships come from match.com.  Maybe we should sign you up."  Maybe not.  Ever.

Christian Mingle: I was in Houston, visiting my dad, and I saw this commercial.  It was late, and I think SNL was on, so I thought it was a skit.  I stared, dumbfounded at the tv, as I heard something to the effect of, "Sometimes we wait for God to make the next move, when God is saying it's your time to act."  I really don't have much to say after that one...

Senior People Meet: Obviously, I'm not over 50, but I still get emails from this one.  I'm at a loss...but hey, if older people want to find a new lease on life, maybe this is the place to do it.  Who knows?

Farmers Only:  Y'all.  Obviously, I'm not a farmer, not even close, but maybe I got this one because I wear cowboy boots sometimes?  I don't even know...all I know, is when I opened my email tonight, I laughed so hard, my stomach hurt and the boys came running because they thought I was injured.  Apparently, this dating website is ONLY for farmers, for people who work the land and are from the heartland of America.  City slickers need not apply...

I don't even understand this whole online dating thing.  Yes, it works for some.  Hell, it may work for most if they want to go that route...but I don't.  If I can't meet a man on my own, then I don't really want to.  I'm not saying I want to be alone for the rest of my life (although sometimes that does seem like it will be the case), but I don't want to meet someone on a dating website.  That's just not for me.  And the good news is, I'm happy by myself.  I want my boys to see that you don't have to be with somebody to be happy.

I'd like to thank my dad for teaching me (at a very early age) when boys lie.  For the record, the proper answer is, "Every single time they open their mouths."  This man, my dear Dad, has also driven another phrase into my head a little more recently, a phrase that he enjoys reminding me of very publicly, via Facebook mostly or in public places.

"Sweetheart, just remember...you're closed for business."

Awesome.  Thanks, Dad.

Aubs