The Meet Market

Going on line to "find" someone is the new singles bar. Tried it. For research purposes only, of course. Don't we all?  The process is rather flattering and exciting, sort of sitting beside the pool but not getting wet. The dating service prospect's location starts the process of elimination. Going for coffee doesn't work from another continent, another city, on an island or in a trailer park. Appearances are important. If they don't post a picture, go no further. Those who are way too young want to be kept and those too old, same. Nurses excepted. The ones who show pictures of their three former wives? Gone. Those who send 30 favorite camera shots prove that they are confirmed bores. Spelling counts unless you are a do-gooder teacher or desperate. The separated are a no go for obvious reasons. What does the guy do for fun? Down hill skiers, white water kayakers, tent campers and muscle builders want Wonder Woman, not you. The man who loves short walks, eating in and taking the bus: out. So who is worth that phone call and the coffee with the lapel rose? The answer? Almost no one. I'll take my chances at Tim H's and the Supermarket.