Online Dating Schmonline Dating

I really think I’m officially done with online dating. No, seriously, I’m over it. Finished. Finito. Terminado.

I thought it might be an interesting and fun way to pass the time. Maybe I would even find a special someone while I was along for the ride. But after yet another uncomfortable and nearly unbearable wasted hour on a “date” and another unanticipated disappointment from a flake posing as a nice guy (all in the same week), I’m ready for something a little less….stressful.

Here is the straw that broke my back:

The Big “Huh?”

This is the guy I was starting to like. We have had a few really nice dates and had a blast this past Thursday. He even introduced me to all his friends. Because we have been having so much fun and he really seemed to enjoy my company, I asked him if he would go with me to the zoo on Sunday because I had some free passes. At the time he gave an enthusiastic “yes!” This morning however I received a message from him saying he is now going surfing with his friends in Huntington, so I should probably take a friend instead. Huh? Nothing like being told “something better came up.” This guy has been nothing but respectful and reliable. Yet this action was really....retarded.

So what’s next? I’m off the online scene for a bit. Going to finish up some meetings with a few others I found on there and focus again on myself. Have a big trip coming up. Maybe I’ll find Mr. Right while I’m there. :-)