Online Dating our favourite dates.

We were asked by “Love on the Line” for some of our best/ worst online dating stories, and after thinking about the dates we had been on with thanks to the internet, we decided they were just too good not to share with everyone! Firstly we discovered that I (J) should write this post as I have been on a lot more internet dates than T, by a lot more I mean that she's been on one and I've been on well too many!! 

We've already blogged about some of the messages we get from online dating with our posts "Funny things men say" , "Online dating a little advice for men!" and "Funny things men say 2" but have never blogged about the actual dates we went on. So here's a quick Single Girl World Low-down of my internet dates... the good and the not so good!

1. The Teacher.... Who thought that Abba sung "Staying Alive" (don't even ask how we got round to that conversation) and continued to argue his case for about 20 minutes!!

2. DJ No Banter... A DJ with NO BANTER,  I honestly didn't laugh once. Nothing worse on a first date! I then went on a second date - just in case and it was worse. THEN, about 2 months later I saw him as I was out running he was on a bike and the only thing I could think to do was to hide in a bush! Brilliant!  

3. Two dates in one day... Okay, so it's bad to do this, but I had a busy week so scheduled 2 dates for one day. It's bad to do it for the simple reason that if you really like the first date (which I did) and the second date isn't that great, you are going to be absolutely gutted that you had to leave date number one!

4. Irish Man... He turned up 20 minutes late and his opening line was "I'm meeting my mate in an hour!" I wanted to reply with "Shall we not bother?!"

5. Irish Man Number 2: Who ended the date with "Ah come on I've seen 'The Valleys' (that awful MTV programme) I know how easy Welsh girls are..." There were no words for this comment, this was definitely a time where actions spoke louder and the action involved walking away!

It's pretty safe to say that I haven't had a lot of success with Online Dating, by a lot I mean none at all. Call me old fashioned but I think I prefer meeting people off-line (almost impossible in London!)
I've learned a lot from all my dates about what I'm looking for in a man,  and always have a funny story to tell, so I see it as a win, win situation! 


Lots of Love, 

J xxx

Online Dating: The Funny things Men say....

We've posted about Online Dating a few times before, pictures, messages, dates and the  "funny things men say...."

So here's the second batch of weird and crazy messages I get sent by men, reading them all together makes me wonder why on earth I have an online dating profile!!

Guys, if you're reading these and have sent a message similar to these, firstly STOP because your not going to get  a date!! Secondly... Thanks - They really made me laugh!!

"How much would you charge for me to buy some of your used underwear?"

I was absolutely gobsmacked by this one... I replied saying that there was no chance I'd sell my used underwear. He replied with "Really? I pay well!". I stopped replying... although I was really intrigued to know how much her would offer!!!

"Beauty with Natural."

This was all I got. Just this sentence. Don't think you can even call it a sentence really. I didn't bother to reply to this one!

"i had to just tell you your eyes are so dreamy theu are beautiful i mean it..."

Everyone loves a bit of flattery.... but grammar is also great. Capital "I" is an important lesson that you learn in primary school. Come on boys!!
"Ready for a serious relationship, willing to try something new."

WOW!! Hello Mr Full on!!! I know it's an online dating site but chill out a little bit!


"Hi/ Hello/ Hiyaz Babezzz/ Hey Sexi/ Hi Honey/ Hi there"  

Any form of the use Hello as a singular message is an immediate ignore from me. If I choose to send a message to a guy, I look at his profile and pick something out to message about. Just saying "Hi" is such a poor effort!!! 

"I'd crawl through cut glass just to smell one of your farts!"

This one made me howl. I'm sure it's supposed to be a funny/ cheesy chat up line! But mentioning "farts" straight away probably won't work well with all girls!!

"Excuse me I'm lost, I need directions."

You're not lost though are you? You are probably just sat in your bedroom... I know what you're trying to do, you are TRYING to use a cheesy chat up line. Cheesy chat up lines only work in person not online!

Guys.... Just a few tips on sending messages to girls online.
You've seen how not to do it, now here are a few tips on ways to send a good message.

1. Be yourself. Online dating is already a really weird concept, so just be yourself!
2. Don't just say "Hi" put in a bit of effort!!!
3. Don't try to be too funny.... sometimes wit and humour don't come across well typed up!
4. Don't send more than one message if you don't get a reply... "There's plenty more fish on the Internet!"

Happy online dating girls. If you get any crazy messages please do share!!!

Love,
J xx

Online Dating !! A little advice for Men !

So Guys we have checked out some online dating sites and whether you want to take note or not, here is some advice from Single Girl World !

First up ! The Pictures !!

Good -

1. Nice photos of you doing something you enjoy. For example your hobbies! Rock climbing, playing in your band ! Whatever it is, show her you have a life!

2. A picture of your face! Smiling ! It's that simple !

3. A photo of you looking your best! For example at a wedding! All suited and booted!

4. A photo to represent you !!

Right here come the DON'TS !

No club photos if you are completely off your face! Not attractive!

No tropical animals! This includes snakes and parrots! A picture with your dog, is perfect !

No 'just your torso shot'! It's always good to know you have a face!

No aggressive 'Eminem' lookalike's.

Don't put up 5 pictures of you and the same group of lads! How are we suppose to know which one is you.

Always put up at least one photo ! It's really unlikely a girl is going to like a profile that hasn't got a photo! It's suspicious !

That's it guys !
Step 1 Complete !
Next up - Your Tag line !

SGW xxxx

He's just not that into you....

      Wow! I've just started reading "He's just not that into you" by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo and it is pretty harsh on the single girl feelings.
It is a brilliant, brilliant book, but a bit of a slap in the face for us girls who have been hopelessly chasing love.
I've completed 2 chapters so far and already 3 men I've dated have come up!!!
Reading the book kind of leads me to ask the question "What am I doing wrong?" and "Where do I have to go to find the guy that will be into me?"
I guess only "Guru Greg" has the answers, so it's on to chapter 3 for more whincing because the truth really does hurt.
I'll let you know how I get on and just what I find out!
Lots of Love. xxx