Internet dating sites can be very useful. You're able to explore all kinds of options in a short amount of time in the comfort of your own home. While you browse through the profiles you can pick the ones of interest and learn a few things about the person. All of this before you even decide to initiate a conversation.
There is a downside to internet dating and that's the extra excitement that all this pre date talking creates. Heightened expectations can be a direct result which in turn can make any disappointment on your first meeting all that much more intense.
At times this disillusionment is caused by one very obvious, yet unexpected, attribute in your date. Though it can be funny, it's usually just frustrating and sometimes even a bit frightening. Not sure how to handle it when your date turns out to be shorter than you are? Read on!
Firstly, this happens far more often than you might think in the land of online dating. After all, his profile was so cute! Cute as in you want to meet his mom! When he proved he could carry a conversation (a definite bonus), you made the decision to meet in person.
You look fabulous, your nerves are well hidden, you're excited and full of anticipation and then you see him; and he's not as tall as you thought he was. You weren't expecting that, not at all! It's the whole movie star thing; good looking men just appear taller on-screen.
Yes, I know it's a bit of a letdown. It doesn't seem to matter how modern we women like to say we are, we still want to feel like "girls". That includes being with a man who looks big and strong in comparison. I'm not saying we're all like this. I know more than a few women for whom the whole height thing doesn't matter in the least.
But if you find yourself feeling disappointed with how your internet date measures up, take a breath and move forward. You're going on the darn date anyway, I don't care what you say. Don't be rude. And since you're there, you might as well remind yourself of all the things you already know you like about this person. And keep an open mind; you never know, you might end up thinking he's amazing despite his small stature.
I'm not going to say that attraction in a relationship doesn't count, of course it does. And if you don't feel it there's not much you can do about it. But give it a try. You may not end up with the love of your life, but you could end up with a wonderful new friend. - 31991
There is a downside to internet dating and that's the extra excitement that all this pre date talking creates. Heightened expectations can be a direct result which in turn can make any disappointment on your first meeting all that much more intense.
At times this disillusionment is caused by one very obvious, yet unexpected, attribute in your date. Though it can be funny, it's usually just frustrating and sometimes even a bit frightening. Not sure how to handle it when your date turns out to be shorter than you are? Read on!
Firstly, this happens far more often than you might think in the land of online dating. After all, his profile was so cute! Cute as in you want to meet his mom! When he proved he could carry a conversation (a definite bonus), you made the decision to meet in person.
You look fabulous, your nerves are well hidden, you're excited and full of anticipation and then you see him; and he's not as tall as you thought he was. You weren't expecting that, not at all! It's the whole movie star thing; good looking men just appear taller on-screen.
Yes, I know it's a bit of a letdown. It doesn't seem to matter how modern we women like to say we are, we still want to feel like "girls". That includes being with a man who looks big and strong in comparison. I'm not saying we're all like this. I know more than a few women for whom the whole height thing doesn't matter in the least.
But if you find yourself feeling disappointed with how your internet date measures up, take a breath and move forward. You're going on the darn date anyway, I don't care what you say. Don't be rude. And since you're there, you might as well remind yourself of all the things you already know you like about this person. And keep an open mind; you never know, you might end up thinking he's amazing despite his small stature.
I'm not going to say that attraction in a relationship doesn't count, of course it does. And if you don't feel it there's not much you can do about it. But give it a try. You may not end up with the love of your life, but you could end up with a wonderful new friend. - 31991
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