The run-down

A friend said to me today, somewhat paraphrased: It is hard enough to meet new people. If you are meeting people for the purpose of looking for a relationship, presumably you plan on sleeping with them someday. This is a good point, because although I don't think, "Gosh, could I sleep with him?", I do think I am looking for a physical attraction when I first meet these guys in person.

Here is the executive summary of my e-dating thus far:

Guy #1, the physician: attractive; good kisser; I wasn't really sure what he wanted; date #2 was a little weird; he did not return my call and instead closed the match.

Guy #2: (see the end of this post) I closed the match, knowing it would definitely NOT work out after we met.

Guy #3, connected to my favorite football team: I think he maybe is too nerdy? I can handle shy/awkward, but I would definitely need him to put in more effort if he is interested. Waiting for him to call. Should I tell him the ball is in his court? I can only handle so much shy/awkward, so I need him to suck it up if he is interested.

Guy #4, the cook (see #2 on this): just got home from meeting guy #4 and he seems like a nice guy - a little quiet, a couple of years younger than me, has a cute dimple when he smiles, likes to hang out and have a couple of beers with his friends. He might be more my speed.

(Guy #5, advertising analyst: he is out of town for work, tentative first meeting next Tuesday.)

(Guy #6? Outdoorsy ecologist type guy who is cute and has a cute dog. Waiting for him to respond to my request to communicate.)

I have 241 closed matches. That is a lot of no-gos!