Thanks for the input, OT. Actually, I'm quite pleased with my online dating experience so far. My profile and messages to ladies are certainly not self deprecating, they put forward my strengths and the parts of my personality that I think are very appealing. I'm getting responses because of that. I got a very positive response from a lady I approached who I imagine gets a ton of emails every day. That's because I presented myself as I am and thought about who she is. I continue to pursue that connection and maybe something will come of it, who knows. I'm pursuing confidently...but slowly! When I dated MM I certainly didn't put myself down humourously or otherwise. After 21 years of not dating I turned in a damn good performance and I'm proud of that. When it wasn't going the way I felt it should be I dealt with it, I didn't suck it up and take whatever crumbs where being dropped from her plate. I ended it. Anyway, I will give your comment some thought. Thanks.
