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    So This Is Rather Awkward...

    I recently signed up for an online dating website. This is not the awkward part. I have no problem with this, as the bars clearly aren't working, and let's face it, I'm not Mr. Shy. And hell, why not? I'd love a date or two. Worst case scenario is that I'm still alone and single, which I already am. No biggie, right?

    Well, the first serious inquiry I get, I respond to. And I get a response back today. She actually knows who I am. Why? Because, in this small island town, she recognizes me from doing magic at the restaurant, and her child LOVES me.

    Great.

    How in the flying FUCK do I live up to THAT? I'm trying to DATE women, not entertain their kids. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, and I have no problem entertaining them, or entertaining the kids of women I'm dating. But is this really the way I want things to start out? The potential pit of "Oh, show my kid something else" is huge, not to mention daunting and terrifying. Especially since these are women I am seeking to date. And, to be perfectly blunt, possibly to have sex with as well. I would MUCH prefer to meet these women first and have them find out about my magic job later, or recognize me later, as that way it's JESTER they're meeting, not Jester The Magician That Entertains Their Kids.

    It is potentially worse than the Dreaded Friend Zone. It's the My Kids Love You Zone. Tread carefully. Here be monsters.

    Right now, I truly understand why some celebrities have trouble getting dates. I get it. I really do.

    "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is     Still A Customer."
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    Well, I'm an expert on the "dreaded friend zone" (shoot me now).

    I say feel out the situation. Talk to her, and find out if there's more to her interest. It can't hurt to find out more info, even more so if she's hot.
    "Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid" Redd Foxx as Al Royal - The Royal Family - Pilot Episode - 1991.

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    • #3
      My response was very diplomatic, making it clear my focus was her and not her daughter, but doing it politely and with humor.

      And yes, she's kind of hot. I'll admit that I'm superficial enough where I don't bother responding to or messaging the women on the site who aren't attractive to me.

      This one is, in my view, a 7.

      "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is       Still A Customer."

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      • #4
        Quoth Jester View Post
        This one is, in my view, a 7.
        How is this possible? Every woman is a 10 - of course, not all of them use the same base.
        Any fool can piss on the floor. It takes a talented SC to shit on the ceiling.

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        • #5
          I'm clearly a 10 - using base 16.
          Seshat's self-help guide:
          1. Would you rather be right, or get the result you want?
          2. If you're consistently getting results you don't want, change what you do.
          3. Deal with the situation you have now, however it occurred.
          4. Accept the consequences of your decisions.

          "All I want is a pretty girl, a decent meal, and the right to shoot lightning at fools." - Anders, Dragon Age.

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          • #6
            Quoth Jester View Post
            My response was very diplomatic, making it clear my focus was her and not her daughter, but doing it politely and with humor.

            And yes, she's kind of hot. I'll admit that I'm superficial enough where I don't bother responding to or messaging the women on the site who aren't attractive to me.

            This one is, in my view, a 7.
            Ah, the 1-10 System. How I miss thee.

            I'm now on the Yes or No System. Right now it goes something like this: Are you a woman? If yes, then yes.

            I've had someone before mention how much their kid loves something I do and that we'd get along great. Clearly they missed the part where I said I can't stand kids.
            "I've found that when you want to know the truth about someone, that someone is probably the last person you should ask." - House

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            • #7
              Quoth Greenday View Post
              I'm now on the Yes or No System. Right now it goes something like this: Are you a woman? If yes, then yes.
              On the yes no system, she is a yes, at least physically, which is all I'm judging on right now.

              Actually, at times, I've used a modified version of your Yes or No System. It involves four categories, not two. HELL YES! Yes. No. And OH HELL NO!

              And I'm worried about you that any woman is an automatic yes in your book. Obviously you're forgetting how many truly scary hosebeasts are out there. *shudder*

              Still haven't heard back from Miss 7, so no updates as of yet.

              "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is               Still A Customer."

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              • #8
                ....and a week later, no reply and no phone call. And I must say, I am not even slightly surprised.

                "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is                 Still A Customer."

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                • #9
                  Quoth Jester View Post
                  ....and a week later, no reply and no phone call. And I must say, I am not even slightly surprised.
                  Of course, you didn't immediately take to little junior.



                  I remember what it was like trying to find a mate as a single mother, but even I knew to take it easy with the "I have a child" declarations at first!

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                  • #10
                    Quoth Jester View Post
                    And I'm worried about you that any woman is an automatic yes in your book. Obviously you're forgetting how many truly scary hosebeasts are out there. *shudder*
                    A year in the desert with a bunch of dudes and the rare female will do that to you.
                    "I've found that when you want to know the truth about someone, that someone is probably the last person you should ask." - House

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                    • #11
                      Quoth Seshat View Post
                      I'm clearly a 10 - using base 16.
                      So you're a "16!?" Impressive.

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                      • #12
                        She wasn't looking for someone to date, she was looking for a father for her kid.
                        Don't wanna; not gonna.

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                        • #13
                          Quoth Mel View Post
                          Of course, you didn't immediately take to little junior.



                          I remember what it was like trying to find a mate as a single mother, but even I knew to take it easy with the "I have a child" declarations at first!
                          I had no issue with her telling me she had a child. I did have an issue with her gushing about how awesome I was as a magician and how much her child loved me. That's great, lady, but I didn't sign up on this DATING website to entertain more kids. That's my job, and while I enjoy it, I signed up on this DATING website to, oh, I dunno....DATE.

                          Quoth 42_42_42 View Post
                          She wasn't looking for someone to date, she was looking for a father for her kid.
                          Not even that. She was looking for free entertainment for her child and/or a babysitter.

                          The fact that I have not heard a peep from her tells me that either this assumption is right or that, somehow, my response to her just was not acceptable to her, for whatever reason. Perhaps I didn't gush enough over her precious angel.

                          To which I say, whatfuckingever.

                          "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is                           Still A Customer."

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                          • #14
                            Lamesauce. Big time. You deserve someone who ain't looking for a magician for her kids (although I'm sure you're a great magician ).
                            "And so all the night-tide, I lie down by the side of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride!"
                            "Hallo elskan min/Trui ekki hvad timinn lidur"
                            Amayis is my wifey

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                            • #15
                              Quoth Greenday View Post
                              I've had someone before mention how much their kid loves something I do and that we'd get along great. Clearly they missed the part where I said I can't stand kids.
                              Try being a childfree woman. Not only do you get ignored for date potential, you get raked over the coals because you're either not "fulfilling your purpose" or are "some kind of unnatural freak" because you don't have and don't want any kids.

                              (Never gotten those responses myself because I don't date - for several reasons - but I've heard friends/acquaintances share their horror stories.)

                              And I agree with Jester. Desperation isn't only unattractive in anybody, it can land you in some real ugly water.
                              ~~ Every politician that opens their mouth on birth control only proves that we need more of it. ~~

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