Painting with the same brush

January 21 2019

I was reading a dating blog and it was about online dating and pretty much described the difficulties in women finding men online. It painted all men the same on how men act rude or don't read a couple or single womens profile. They still send messages sometimes rude and if she replied with a no thanks was meant with an offending reply. I guess the questions are, do you initially assume all men the same until proven otherwise? do you cringe when you read your messages? have you been fooled before? have you met them and they are not the person you thought they were? Has it made you weary of men? If you go out to an event or just a night out do men paint a bad picture for all of us? If so, what makes the difference? if you were to give men advice what would it be?

Comments

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    6 years ago

    Just keep being your authentic self. There is nothing more appealing than that. No, I do not assume all men are the same. Yes, I have met many whom they were not who I thought they were (include females). Yes, it has made me weary and more cautious. So I say thank you to them, as they are the ones who have taught me how to tune into my instincts more, spot red flags and taught me many great lessons. I am more educated now than I was a few years ago. Ms Foxy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    6 years ago

    I just follow my dick around.

  • summersolstice

    summersolstice

    6 years ago

    Ms here. No-one is completely who their profile says they are (if you think this, you should take offense that you think you could be condensed in so few words). However some profiles are more accurate than others. Having met single men as a 'single' woman, I came from the perspective that any man on here could be dangerous at worst or simply disrespectful and misogynistic. I've met some really lovely independent sexy men but finding them had been a task.. They didnt need to prove themselves, its just that there's not much to help you discriminate who's dangerous and who's not when looking at profiles. I met a guy through a group on RHP and in person he's funny, smart, and very attractive. His profile, poor at best and made him look like an arse. How on earth are women to know?? Guidelines: safety, respect, interest, sexiness. In that order. If you re-read your message and have skipped straight to talking about swallowing seeds you've lost.

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    6 years ago

  • The_Antichrist

    The_Antichrist

    6 years ago

    Given our recent case at Bundoora in Melbourne I think it’s quite reasonable for women to see men as potentially aggressive.... Much like in security circles you always assume that a POI(person of interest) is going to be potentially non-compliant which are the worst types to deal with...until you can establish their Bonefides. All the genuine men need to do is to be genuine as foxy said....besides being a liar takes far too much energy and very good memory....which I’m too old to possess lol

  • Mischeviouslad

    Mischeviouslad

    6 years ago

    My view...... it’s a positive trait to care, and have empathy and self awareness...... ...... but if you take that too far by being constantly burdened by the flaws and failings of others around you.... or feel like you need to walk on eggshells it apologize on behalf of others you don’t know...... then you’re not... a) being your natural & genuine self b) being forward thinking or optimistic b) being a leader And for men, you’re sacrificing an element of your inherent masculinity. 2.2c DG

  • RHP

    RHP User

    6 years ago

    Quoting 'Mischeviouslad' My view...... it’s a positive trait to care, and have empathy and self awareness...... ...... but if you take that too far by being constantly burdened by the flaws and failings of others around you.... or feel like you need to walk on eggshells it apologize on behalf of others you don’t know...... then you’re not... a) being your natural & genuine self b) being forward thinking or optimistic b) being a leader And for men, you’re sacrificing an element of your inherent masculinity. 2.2c DG ----------------------------------I love your words.I love your aptness, your perception, your astuteness.I love your take on life.You're positively, passionately scintillating.I wish I could meet you. V.

  • Mischeviouslad

    Mischeviouslad

    6 years ago

    Thank you VV I shall await the rebuttals 😄