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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 45.  I went to a speed dating event a few months ago.  It didn't amount to anything but it was fun.  There were people that were easy to talk to and the 6-7 minutes passed quickly.  And there were a few that it was like pulling teeth with.

A date is not a one sided job interview.  You have to be able to hold your own in conversation.

Of the 16 men I met, I was physically attracted to 1 and had a nice conversation with 2 others.  The other 13 were not for me.  The one I was physically attracted to was geographically undesirable.  I'm not looking to commute for a date.  He lived north of Baltimore and I'm in Bethesda.  One of the nice guys was still too close to his separation and really not ready to date.  The last one is nice enough.  There's no real chemistry but we've been out twice.

OP-- I have the same concerns about online dating as you do.  I don't want the world to know I'm trying to date.  Posting your picture makes that announcement.  I also don't have any pics of just me.  Lots with kids but I'm not posting those.  So I'll end up with a profile of lots of selfies--yuck.  I also have no interest in penis pictures.  I can't believe that there are 40+ men that think this behavior is ok.  I suppose in a way it's fine; it immediately weeds them out of consideration and I don't have to waste my time.

I'm thinking in the next few months I'll gather up the courage to start.  One thing I have figured out is that I like short first dates.  Like Panera at 2pm for coffee.  2-2:30 and then see if there's anything worth pursuing later.  My babysitter costs me $15/hr.  That means for an evening date I'm probably paying $60 from start to finish.  I can't spend that type of money multiple times per week so you better be worth it.  2pm coffee while the kids are in school is much better.[/quote]

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