Presentation Matters

The reality of online dating. People Photoshop their photos or post ones that are a few years old, others shave a few pounds off, a few too many probably fib on their marital status, and other add or take a way a few years.  So, it’s not that shocking when the truth comes out.  On the other hand I was quite turned off with this guy's attitude.

I'm new at online dating so this is probably a mild story compared to other's experiences. After 3-weeks this guy finally comes clean about his age. In his words he “was tired of getting chased by 60 something’s” so he shaved 5 years off his life.  He stated he was 45 and he's really 50.  I'm sorry, but his reasoning behind him lying about his age isn't very believable. As I state I’m 37(my actual age) and have many from the 60+ crowd contacting me so I’m not sure how stating you’re 45, verses 50 would really make a difference.  But, what really got me was what he said next: “While I have no problem dating a 40 something granny (who wouldn't want to make it with a hot young grandma---ever seen the 40 year old virgin movie?), a 60 something granny holds no allure nor attraction for me. Not one! Even if she has a ton of money.....well NO.”

After reading that, the 1^st thing that came to my mind was “Why is it that you think you are above dating someone who is 10years older, but you think I have to settle with dating someone 13 years older?” 

He obviously doesn’t think much of me if he thinks I have to stoop to that level. I’m sorry BUDDY, but I am in no way DESPERATE.  I’m young, hot, honest,smart and  I deserves the same. 

I have not shaved or added a few years to my profile. All of my pictures were taken this year and none were photo shopped, all were snapshots. I did not shave off a few pounds. And I did not fib about my marital status and I have the papers to prove it.

(For those of my friends who are married to someone and there is a big age gap, I have no issues with it. I’m happy for you. In eternity age doesn’t matter.  My issue isn’t his age it’s with his presentation and attitude.)