Sleeping With A Snake!

I first met him on the subway. He usually rode the same car as I did to go to work each day and we would usually joke and chat. He was always a perfect gentleman. We both worked down town right across the street from each other so it was just a matter of time before we met in the food court. That day finally came. While I was having lunch one day he came over and asked if he could sit with me. I said sure go ahead and we spent our whole lunch hour talking and laughing. I thought to my self what a great guy and not bad looking either. As you know, looks are not everything, but on that day I have to admit that his looks got me hooked as much as his charm.

He was recently divorced and was still adjusting to single life. He said that dating again was the toughest thing to get used to. Since I was also divorced, it was easy to commiserate with him on this point. He was a bit taken aback to find out I was divorced, he said he couldn't imagine any man not wanting to be with me. I said that it was nice of him to say that. “Well its true!” he said. “You are pretty special in my eyes, and  I would give my eye teeth if you would go out with me”. So we ended up agreeing to go on a date together.

It started out wonderfully. He had some of the same interests as me so we seemed to get along just great.Since both of us were a bit gun shy, we decided to take things a bit slow at first. As we grew closer, it just seemed inevitable that the day would come when we wanted to take things to the next level. Needless to say, both of us were quite nervous about that. Even so, we both made a commitment to go to his cottage for a romantic interlude the next weekend.

When the weekend came, he picked me up and we drove to his “cottage”. We pulled up to the so called cottage and to my surprise it looked like an outhouse. This place needed a ton of work. It was not even safe to walk into!  We had to sleep in a very small tent that I discovered had a very large snake inside. As I fled into the night screaming in fear, he ran behind me asking what he could do to make the situation more livable. I told him to get a bigger tent, like the kind a circus uses, and a queen size bed minimum. I told him that the only type of snake I was expecting to see was a trouser snake, and I had hoped it would be a good sized one too.

The next day I told him that I did not think that we would be able to make a life together. I felt bad as he drove me home, but what else could I do? He totally lied about his love nest to me. What else would he lie to me about in the future?

Later that evening, I talked to my best friend about how upset and let down I was. She proceeded to tell me some outrageous stories about crazy things that had happened to her over the years. I was laughing so hard by the end that I had tears coming out of my eyes. Thank God for that. At the end she let me know this site on the Internet that she had used to find some decent dating sites. It was how she had found her current boyfriend, and it was looking pretty serious. I thought, “What the heck. How can it hurt?” So I gave it a try.

I had almost given up hope again after several months of being on more than one dating site. I would have quit if my sister and friends did not keep encouraging me. I mean, I had chatted and emailed a bunch of different guys, and had even gone out with a few, but there was just no chemistry. It was at this low point in my online dating adventure that I stumbled onto 'him'. He was what I was looking for. Finally! It was as if God had tailor made him for me! We talked online for several weeks and then he gave me his phone number and asked me to give him a call. When I called, there seemed to be something familiar about his voice, but I could not place it. We had a great time talking over the next few weeks. He liked everything that I liked it seemed. And he was not faking it, because he could actually talk in depth about the things I was interested in. We did not always agree, but we sure had fun! And it was just so stimulating! I was so joyous I had someone who cared about me enough to give me that URL. I still cannot imagine what a better gift could be. |I was floating on air. I felt like a teenager again.|I was bouncing around like a teenager. Bubbling with enthusiasm and overjoyed. All my friends noticed and remarked on it!|During that time, I was so happy that all my friends kept commenting on it. What a joy he brought to my life!

About the only thing that was strange about our online relationship was that I had never seen his picture. He said that he was not photogenic and felt it would be best if I judged his looks by seeing him in person.The day finally came for me to meet my prince charming but something was not quite right when we spoke on the phone the night before. He suggested that I would run the other way when I saw him and that left me confused. I was beginning to be concerned about what he looked like. I had visions of the Hump Back of Notre Dame going through my head! Even when I gave him my assurances that I would stay put, he still seemed unconvinced.

He suggested that instead of picking me up it would be better for me to meet him at his summer home. He gave me directions and as I drove along I noticed that the scenery seem to be a little familiar. Then like a ton of bricks, it hit me. This is where the snake guy lived! Holy Cow! What had I gotten into? I almost turned around and left, but I had given him my word, so I was determined to see it through to the end. He met me on the road about a half mile from where I was to meet him, no wonder he was worried I would run.

As I got out of the car, I walked to the trunk opened it and proceeded to look for my tire iron so I could clobber him. He caught my hands before I could do anything, told me to calm down and wait to see the rest of his surprise before I reacted. As he lead me to what I thought was going to be the old out house, I stopped dead in my tracks. I was stunned! I couldn't believe my eyes! There standing before me was the most beautiful cottage I had ever seen. He said he had never stopped loving me, but felt that he had to do something special to win me back.

He told me he decided to finish the cottage for me first, because I deserved something special and nice. He took out a loan and used all his savings. He did all that just for me! “WOW!” I was overwhelmed. I began to cry to think that someone could care about me so much.

That was quite some time ago now, and things are even better now than they were then. The more I am with him, the more I love him. We finally tied the knot a couple of years later, even though we lived together for quite a while first. That was just me making sure that we were really compatible. If anything, the more I am with him even now, the more certain I am that every bad thing that had happened in my life before I met him happened so that I could appreciate him better.

Now technically, I did not meet this guy on that dating site really, but if I had not met him again anonymously, I would likely have never given him that second chance. Ouch! Thank God for that dating site! My best friend has earned my perpetual gratitude for giving me that URL. I am forever grateful to her.

So if you are in that same lonely situation that I was in, and see no way out, then click the link below. It was my key to happiness, and hopefully it can be yours as well.

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Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Popular First Date Activities

Did you know that the first few dates with someone new are the most critical? Most people understand this, but some do not. At issue are the sometime conflicting needs of being yourself, thus setting a realistic expectation that you can live up to, while at the same time trying to sell yourself as an already successful person, which may not be 100% true. Unfortunately, a lot of popular date ideas have hidden dangers that a lot of people are unaware of. To aid you in your quest, this post will try to give you some typical initial date activities, and the key things to avoid. Now if they do happen, you’ll be prepared and ready so you look like a together sort of person. Let’s begin.

 Miniature Golf Ranges

This seems like a sure fire way to have some quiet time together where you are by yourselves. Perfect for innocuous chatting. You’ve got an easy evening of walking through a few mini putt holes, right? Wrong! Even this potential snuggle fest venue can have dangers around every corner.

First thing you have to know is that it is never a good idea to get too competitive. Ensure that you use the close contact to have fun, not compete. If you get too hung up on who wins, it’ll just get ugly in a hurry, especially if your date wins. Better to appear to be a good sport no matter who is victorious.  And keep your jokes about long stiff putters, tiny holes and big balls to yourself!

Frisbee Tossing

Throwing Frisbees with your new love when on a picnic can be a lot of fun. There are some things you have to remember though. If your paramour is not that adept at catching Frisbees, you can embarrass her. Make sure that you lob in some easy ones to start to assess her skill level. If she can handle it then you can increase the intensity a bit. Just make sure that you never toss it so hard that you run the risk of breaking a nose if she misses it. That will definitely put a damper on the rest of the day's entertainment!

On another note, stay away from windy locations like the beach so you do not lose control of it. Losing control of you disc could end up with you getting wet retrieving it, or else it hits somebody and you might just have a battle royal on your hands. Better to set up in a nice clearing or sheltered area someplace away from the crowds. Besides, you do not need her comparing you to all the muscle bound he-man types that frequent beaches in the first place!



Going to the show is very popular for a couple of reasons. The right selection of movie and snacks will put your girl in a relaxed and erotic mood. Movies give you a break from holding up your end of the conversation for a couple of hours, and afterwards is a natural topic of conversation that can last another hour or so with minimal effort. Just make sure you avoid the next couple of pitfalls.

Likely the first surprise for you might be the price. If you have not been to a movie in a while, you may be surprised. Twenty five dollars plus another twenty for snacks is not unusual for a first line movie. IMAX is even more expensive than a regular movie.

The choice of movie is your second most important factor. If it’s a new movie, make sure you reserve tickets by phone. Plus, I’d advise against any movie where Brad Pitt takes his shirt off. Sure, she’ll be turned on by him, but when you’re back at her place, and you take your shirt off, she’ll compare, and you won’t come out on top (or bottom for that matter).

Choose a good romantic chic flick to turn her on. You know, something where the leading man is always considerate and supporting of the leading lady. Light comic movies are second best. Even a movie like meatballs has a romantic ending. So even the right comedy movie can end on a decent tone. Avoid non-romantic themes. Clint Eastwood was a handsome rugged dude in his day, but most of his movies were anything but romantic. They would leave your lady cold at the end of the night!


Going To A Live Concert

Make sure that the band is to her taste! It’s no good taking her to see a reggae show if that’s what you’re into, but she’s not. Choose what she likes. Remember to keep her safe at all times. If you go to a venue where there are likely be be a lot of obnoxious drunks, try to keep a low profile. Better yet, avoid such places!

If you have been to a loud performance, there is a good chance that both of you will be partially deaf afterwards. For a short time after leaving a loud venue, it is easy to mis-communicate. So if you think she just invited you to do the horizontal mambo, make sure that is what she really said before engaging in that activity. You do not want to come across as a sex fiend, or a rapist.

And remember that if you have been dancing up a storm all night, you will likely be stinky with sweat afterwards. Make sure that you take a second to wash and apply some deodorant before you leave the club!

   
Carnival Rides

Taking your honey to an amusement park would appear to be a no-brainer fun time. Some rides, like roller coasters, are sure fire ways to get her to grab you. It is a great venue for fun rides, challenging games, and eating sweet treats and street meat. Accidentally winning a stuffed toy has a side benefit giving her a reminder of your time together that day. Just remember that there is a reason why carnies are in business, so do not set any expectations that you will win. With most carnival games it is more luck than skill that has you walking away with anything. You can go broke trying, and you can tick your date if you spend too much time trying to win.

Food can be another gotcha. The food may taste good at the time, but eat sparingly. Who knows how sanitary the facilities are that produced it. Rides and food do not mix well, and since most rides give you a thrill by making your stomach flip-flop, there is a strong chance that you might lose your collective cookies. Play it safe and make sure that your evening ends enjoyably.

And one last tip: when you’re on the roller coaster, there is usually a picture taken of you as you’re at the scariest point, which you can see and buy when you finish the ride. Try not to look too scared. Better to look as macho as possible, even if you are wetting your pants a little at the time. Brave face, soldier!

The Penny Arcade Date

Even if your date is not into gaming, the both of you can still have fun with it. Of course she might surprise you and whip your hind end. On that note, you should never boast ahead of time about how great you are at gaming in general. Besides, losing is okay. It gives you the perfect excuse to take her back there some other day for a re-match.


Java

Even the seemingly safest date possible – the coffee date – has some problems you have to anticipate. And this is most likely to happen if the date is going particularly well. If you extend your date so that you consume several cups of coffee, you can get so buzzed that you start talking like a machine gun. Your hands start to twitch and you end up looking like an idiot. Do not drink more than a couple of cups. At that point, swing over to something decaffeinated, like a juice or water or herbal tea. You will look more worldly, and she would be more likely to admire you because you are seemingly health conscious.




As Forest Gump would say, "That is about all I have to say about that". If there is a date I missed, the trick is just to think ahead. Go through the whole date in your mind, and anticipate what could go wrong. Have solutions ready to go if the worst does happen. By doing this, you will look like a mature individual that she would be happy to be with. The type of person that she will break dates for rather than someone to break dates with.


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Losers I Have Dated

As a single working women I was tired of coming home to an empty apartment and eating alone every night. I did not have a ton of time on my hands to prowl bars. I did not have the finances to be out every night either, so I thought I should try a free online dating site. I had a friend who suggested that I give Plenty-Of-Fish a try. The same seemed weird to me, but I trusted my friend so I created a profile. I mean, there was nothing to lose but my time, because the site is pretty much free. I do not know about most areas, but where I come from there are not so many fish in the sea. At least not keepers.

My first date with anyone from POF was with a guy from France. On our first date, the only thing that he wanted to do was to go to his house for drinks. I was hungry and suggested that we go to dinner first. He very calmly sized me up and then said, “I am not interested in feeding your, I am only interested in having sex with you.” You have three guesses to as to what I said, and the first two do not count!

You have no idea how long I could go on telling you about the weirdos that I met on POF. Pigs who tell you anything to get you in bed. From just plain liars to married men, to just mere perverts. The psychos that continue to call even after you tell them to go fly a kite, and threaten to call the police. From my experiences, the site has so many abnormal personalities on it, I wonder if the penal system is allowing access to dating sites. Certainly a Lady Gaga video I have seen would suggest that POF is available from inside.

I have never seen a place before with such a concentration of liars and cheats. In my several months with POF I met over twenty guys in person. Most of them never got past the first date. A couple got to the second date but no farther. And it turns out that the only one with more potential than that confessed to be an illegal alien on the fifth date. I liked the guy, but with an agenda like that I could never be sure why he was interested in me. One way that I found to cull out a lot of them was to insist on going on video chat with them. I kept setting up throw away accounts on Hotmail just for that purpose. Many would not, and several who did should not have because they looked unkept, and nothing like their pictures. POF does have its good points I suppose. If you are of average or even a bit below average in the looks department, you will get more than your fair share of attention.

For me, the last straw with that particular dating site came when I met an accountant. He lived in a loft condo in Manhattan. Not cheap! The evening started out on a high note. We went to a really nice Italian restaurant, where we ordered lasagna and a nice Chianti to go with it. For desert we had tiramisu. I had never went back to anyone's apartment before on a first date, but I made a rare exception in his case. Everything seemed to be on the up and up with him. He was attentive in his apartment as well. We listened to music while we talked and kissed and snuggled. It was so great!  Of course, the inevitable happened. He outright asked me if I would mind wearing a horse tail butt plug and prance around the living room for him. Well after yelling at him a bit, using words like creep, pervert, twisted, and I forget what all else, I smacked him with my purse and cantered out of his life.

At that point, I went home and deleted my profile on Plenty Of Fish. It seems to be a popular site, but for me it was a complete waste of time. I was discouraged, and decided to never join another dating site.I was in the dumps about all of this and I promised myself that I would never do internet dating again. My friend, seeing how disillusioned I had become, decided to do some searching of her own. She told me she had stumbled upon a link that took her to a page that was full of dating site links for all kinds of dating preferences. She twisted my arm a bit and got me to at least check it out to see if I could find a better place than POF. When I got there I viewed it with a lot of skepticism, but once I realized the POF was not on their recommended list, they gained a bit in my esteem.  I was also surprised to find that eharmony was not there either – with all the ads on TV I had seen, they were the one I was going to try next, but they were just so darn expensive. After carefully checking out the different sites I choose a couple to try. For me it was a really, really good move. I am meeting men now who are more interested in long term relationships, and they are not looking for any type of perverted one night stands. My social life suddenly got a whole lot better, and I am enjoying life again.

Not all free dating sites are bad, but there are some out there that don't really care who joins, which is why you have to be on your guard. Some sites will take that little extra step in an effort to keep their site safe. Bad apples will always find away to slip in to any site though, so its up to you to be aware of this and to not give out to much private information.

So check out the following link. I am sure you will find not only great sites like I did, but some really good advice in the articles. Good luck.

Dating Advice for Women