Can I make one small suggestion on the online dating thing?
I prefer to meet right away. Why? because yes, this OLD thing is like a part-time job. Messaging then finding out there is nothing there when you meet in person almost seems like a waste of time. So a quick coffee after a few messages is the best way to go. Plus, then you at least have the superficial conversation rather than no conversation if it doesn't go all that well.
I will get a lot of messages. I answer about 1/8. A lot of times the message is 2 words. I don't answer them. he probably sent that to every woman. But the thoughtful ones that sound normal, I answer.
And from what I hear, they say don't put all perfect pictures of yourself up. Not your best angled selfies or the pics you took while at a wedding all dolled up. I add some of those, but they say put some real life, imperfect hair, no make-up stuff. Because that makes you look real and there are no surprises!
