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Anonymous wrote:What do you look like and how old are your kids ?

Those two things will determine a lot. Toddlers vs older kids , etc.

Kids are in early elementary. Without sounding too full of myself, I had a lot of guys interested in me throughout my life until I had kids. Guys always told me I was a good mix of looks and brains. I'm not going to kid myself and say I look as good as I did in my 20's but I am told I aged well. I'm 36 though, not 50. I'm a petite, thin brunette. I look very JCrew.

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Anonymous wrote:Uhhh, do you have a personality? Sense of humor? Varied interests and hobbies?

Your age, fitness, and education will get you a first date but who you are will determine how you do on the " dating market."

I used to have a fun and flirty personality. Once upon a time, I used to have a long line of guys interested in me. My current interests mostly revolve around my kids. I haven't stepped foot in a club since I had kids but I used to love to dance. Ivy league educated and successful in my career although a bit mommy tracked (my choice to cut down in hours). Not sure if that helps or hurts me. Not looking for anything serious, just some fun. I do not care about the guy's education or career. I'm a bit old fashioned though but would want the guy to be a gentleman.

I used to have ridiculously high standards and I may have married for all the wrong reasons. Ex DH is good looking, smart and successful. He is a snob and frankly a bit of an ass.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uhhh, do you have a personality? Sense of humor? Varied interests and hobbies?

Your age, fitness, and education will get you a first date but who you are will determine how you do on the " dating market."

I used to have a fun and flirty personality. Once upon a time, I used to have a long line of guys interested in me. My current interests mostly revolve around my kids. I haven't stepped foot in a club since I had kids but I used to love to dance. Ivy league educated and successful in my career although a bit mommy tracked (my choice to cut down in hours). Not sure if that helps or hurts me. Not looking for anything serious, just some fun. I do not care about the guy's education or career. I'm a bit old fashioned though but would want the guy to be a gentleman.

I used to have ridiculously high standards and I may have married for all the wrong reasons. Ex DH is good looking, smart and successful. He is a snob and frankly a bit of an ass.

Anonymous wrote:I needed to be treated like a princess in my 20's. I have matured and realize how immature I was.

Anonymous wrote:Just based on personal experience dating for quite awhile in the DC area here is what I learned. Once you get into your mid-to late thirties the men seem to dry up, and fast. There are still some out there, so no reason to give up hope, it's just far fewer to choose from. When I dated in DC in my 20's I practically had to fight them off. Once I got in my 30's I was no longer desired the same way even though I looked pretty much the same.

Anonymous wrote:
Online dating sucks for men. Try cultural events.

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OP here. I don't want to put my picture up on an online dating website. I feel like no one is interested in me online since I have no picture. At the same time, I am only looking at profiles with pictures with no luck. I also am not the type to ask guys out on dates. It is like a circular reference.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you look like and how old are your kids ?

Those two things will determine a lot. Toddlers vs older kids , etc.

Kids are in early elementary. Without sounding too full of myself, I had a lot of guys interested in me throughout my life until I had kids. Guys always told me I was a good mix of looks and brains. I'm not going to kid myself and say I look as good as I did in my 20's but I am told I aged well. I'm 36 though, not 50. I'm a petite, thin brunette. I look very JCrew.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you look like and how old are your kids ?

Those two things will determine a lot. Toddlers vs older kids , etc.

Kids are in early elementary. Without sounding too full of myself, I had a lot of guys interested in me throughout my life until I had kids. Guys always told me I was a good mix of looks and brains. I'm not going to kid myself and say I look as good as I did in my 20's but I am told I aged well. I'm 36 though, not 50. I'm a petite, thin brunette. I look very JCrew.

We're on page 2 and you've already mentioned twice how you used to have a long line of guys interested in you. So...why are you afraid to post your photo in an online dating forum? You already admitted you're not having success online dating because...you won't put a photo up. Duh.

Sorry, you're full of excuses. If you were really as attractive as you make yourself out to be, you wouldn't be afraid to put up or shut up (seriously).

Are you better than your competition? Doesn't sound like it.

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I would not want my professional colleagues or old friends to see me on an online dating website.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uhhh, do you have a personality? Sense of humor? Varied interests and hobbies?

Your age, fitness, and education will get you a first date but who you are will determine how you do on the " dating market."

I used to have a fun and flirty personality. Once upon a time, I used to have a long line of guys interested in me. My current interests mostly revolve around my kids. I haven't stepped foot in a club since I had kids but I used to love to dance. Ivy league educated and successful in my career although a bit mommy tracked (my choice to cut down in hours). Not sure if that helps or hurts me. Not looking for anything serious, just some fun. I do not care about the guy's education or career. I'm a bit old fashioned though but would want the guy to be a gentleman.

I used to have ridiculously high standards and I may have married for all the wrong reasons. Ex DH is good looking, smart and successful. He is a snob and frankly a bit of an ass.

You sound a bit stuck on yourself.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uhhh, do you have a personality? Sense of humor? Varied interests and hobbies?

Your age, fitness, and education will get you a first date but who you are will determine how you do on the " dating market."

I used to have a fun and flirty personality. Once upon a time, I used to have a long line of guys interested in me. My current interests mostly revolve around my kids. I haven't stepped foot in a club since I had kids but I used to love to dance. Ivy league educated and successful in my career although a bit mommy tracked (my choice to cut down in hours). Not sure if that helps or hurts me. Not looking for anything serious, just some fun. I do not care about the guy's education or career. I'm a bit old fashioned though but would want the guy to be a gentleman.

I used to have ridiculously high standards and I may have married for all the wrong reasons. Ex DH is good looking, smart and successful. He is a snob and frankly a bit of an ass.

You sound a bit stuck on yourself.

"Ivy League" ended for you about 14 years ago. No one gives a shit besides you. You sound like the guy who played football in high school and is still talking about it at the 10 yer reunion.