Female Railfans (and why dating is difficult)

[talltim]

There's hope for my wife, today she corrected my 2 year old son on a mixup between Edward and Gordon

 

[radamfi]

Just one piece of "womanly advice" stay the hell off plenty of fish....it has to be the worst online cattle market ever, my sister in law was on there for a year....it was entertaining to say the least.

Would you suggest a different online dating service, or do you recommend avoiding online dating altogether?

Again, it is probably a lot different for women. Men can send a hundred emails and not receive a reply. On the other hand, women get so many emails that they haven't got time to read them all.

 

[Kernowfem]

Would you suggest a different online dating service, or do you recommend avoiding online dating altogether?

Again, it is probably a lot different for women. Men can send a hundred emails and not receive a reply. On the other hand, women get so many emails that they haven't got time to read them all.

Firstly, i can't recommend an on line dating agency, as ive never used one. And i have friends who have met lovely people through on line dating.

I can only tell you some of the stories about the gentlemen that my sister in law met off the previously mentioned site....

I suppose men are expected to make the first move with regard to dating, a woman just can't handle rejection

 

[Butts]

Firstly, i can't recommend an on line dating agency, as ive never used one. And i have friends who have met lovely people through on line dating.

I can only tell you some of the stories about the gentleman that my sister in law met off the previously mentioned site....

I suppose men are expected to make the first move with regard to dating, a woman just can't handle rejection

I think your last sentence accurately sums up one of the biggest barriers to dating for men and women
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Would you suggest a different online dating service, or do you recommend avoiding online dating altogether?

Again, it is probably a lot different for women. Men can send a hundred emails and not receive a reply. On the other hand, women get so many emails that they haven't got time to read them all.

You need to find an agency that has more female members than males - try an Eastern European one but watch out for the scams

 

[Ivo]

Just one piece of "womanly advice" stay the hell off plenty of fish....it has to be the worst online cattle market ever, my sister in law was on there for a year....it was entertaining to say the least.

I have a Canadian friend who was on there for literally years and got nowhere. Then she went on an Internet forum and found someone (in Kettering of all places) within a few weeks...

Oh and IVO!! Don't worry, you'll meet the one when you least expect it. Trust me.

I do trust you - probably too much

Unlike the first time you and I discussed this kind of thing, all this being single stuff isn't bothering me one bit!

I suppose men are expected to make the first move with regard to dating, a woman just can't handle rejection

I have a female friend at Uni who gets rejected a lot

I really can't figure out why. She's sweet, she's intelligent, she's gentle, she's beautiful, and she's curvy where it "counts". I don't know why I'm not attracted to her, because if I was I probably would have tried (or at least tried to try) a long time ago!

 

[starrymarkb]

This image comes to mind for some enthusiasts (substitute EBM Snobbery for Rail Snobbery)

I use OK Cupid - met a couple of interesting people on there

 

[michael769]

I suppose men are expected to make the first move with regard to dating, a woman just can't handle rejection

A lot of men cannot either. Forunately a lot of women have non verbal ways of telling us they won't say no......

Its not so easy when they are as shy as my current partner who refused to even look at me at first......

 

[Techniquest]

Hmm,an interesting choice of thread to catch up on whilst being unable to sleep.Primarily because I can't get my brain to stop thinking about a woman I like!

Oddly though,ever since I got over some difficulties earlier in the week,I'm slowly getting confidence after 15 long years!Now if I could sort things out with this one woman in particular,the situation with whom is complicated,I'd be well away!

That said,there is one advantage to being single.That is that on a night out you're free to pull as much as you want!Think my next night out in 3 weeks will be fun,so long as I keep this confidence up!

 

[Butts]

That said,there is one advantage to being single.That is that on a night out you're free to pull as much as you want!

Pull on what exactly ???

 

[Techniquest]

Maybe it's called something else oop North, but 'pulling' is the act of chasing the other species. If that makes sense, if not I would hope someone else can explain it better!

 

[Nym]

Maybe it's called something else oop North, but 'pulling' is the act of chasing the other species. If that makes sense, if not I would hope someone else can explain it better!

I think he's being rude...

 

[michael769]

I think he's being rude...

I certainly thought of something very rude indeed.

 

[Kernowfem]

I certainly thought of something very rude indeed.

Yet another difference between how a man and woman's brain works! I immediately knew what he was talking about....and i certainly didn't think of anything rude

 

[michael769]

Well I knew what he meant as well. Blokes can multi-task too...... When it suits us!

 

[Kernowfem]

Well I knew what he meant as well. Blokes can multi-task too...... When it suits us!

Ah yes....lifting up your pint while scratching your baubles, is that classed as multi tasking??

 

[Nym]

Well I knew what he meant as well. Blokes can multi-task too...... When it suits us!

Oh, I can multi task all the time, just choose not to a lot of the time.
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Ah yes....lifting up your pint while scratching your baubles, is that classed as multi tasking??

Not JUST that

 

[michael769]

Well I have never tried to put the christmas decorations up when drunk.

 

[Kernowfem]

Oh, I can multi task all the time, just choose not to a lot of the time.
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Not JUST that

I'll take your word for it
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Well I have never tried to put the christmas decorations up when drunk.

10 out of 10 for that one. Not those kind of baubles....

 

[michael769]

Hmmmm, now what were you saying about how male and female brains work?

I suspect they are not so different after all.

 

[Kernowfem]

Hmmmm, now what were you saying about how male and female brains work?

I suspect they are not so different after all.

Oh dear....walked into that one didn't i? I have no idea what you're talking about *cough*

 

[David]

For those who are looking for a leading lady in their life (Ivo, Techniquest), just remember this ....

HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPY
It's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be:

1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes

 

[PaxVobiscum]

What happened to Nos. 55 - 4937?

 

[90019]

What happened to Nos. 55 - 4937?

You're not allowed to know them, you've got to figure them all out for yourself.

 

[Clip]

#55 - Be Psychic

#56 - Learn when then 'Opposite game' is being played without being told.

 

[12CSVT]

One which applies a time of year which will be with us very soon.

#57. Don't forget that most women believe in Santa Claus, so be prepared to take out a second mortgage to pay for her Christmas presents.

 

[Ivo]

#58: Have big shoulders (for crying on)

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This whole thing at this Uni is spiralling out of control. I'm now having to counsel the girl next door who has broken up with her boyfriend.

Some turn around :roll:
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Going back to Dating Sites, I've decided that - given I effectively have nothing to lose - I'm going to give one a try. I did once attempt a profile on eHarmony, but after being far too tight on preferences I found a grand total of zero matches. That was several years ago though, and I feel much more open and much more confident than I did then, so although I'm not expecting success, I'm not expecting a complete flop either.

I'm going to try this site, which I found by accident: http://uk.dateatuni.com/help/about.cfm

The reason for specifying it is that in theory it will be much easier to localise what I am doing and to hopefully find a girl of decent intelligence. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work - at least, as was true on the 15th, I tried. And that's a good start.
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OK, so on the plus side, I know where all of these places that other people mention are, but on the minus side you only get a basic profile unless you're willing to pay. It's not much, and I'm almost certain that my Uni would say to do it (on welfare grounds), but I'm still a bit nervous either way

Feels a bit odd saying I'm from Corston though; it's a tiny village! It is the nearest place though (apart from Newton St Loe, which didn't exist as an option)...

 

[Clip]

Ok Cupid is fine and you really dont have to pay if you dont want too. Most from what me mate says just have a full profile to view so go sign up - you have nothing to lose!!

Oh and comforting a girl who has just broken up with someone calls for lots of booze and a hopefull packet of condoms

 

[Ivo]

Someone on another forum told me exactly what you have in relation to my neighbour - note that she's a Muslim

At the minute, I'm trying to think of a good profile introduction about myself. It says you should write about 100-150 words...

I will post it when finished. Feel free to tear it apart when it appears.

 

[Butts]

Maybe it's called something else oop North, but 'pulling' is the act of self abuse

I thought so !!!

 

[Ivo]

Hello, I'm Scott and I'm studying Education at Bath Spa University. Ever since I was little, I have wanted to teach in some capacity or another, and this is still true today!

I have always enjoyed travelling, and love exploring new places and showing "old" ones to other people; my favourite place to visit is probably Cardiff. Maybe I could show you something special about somewhere special?

I have a very determined personality, and am very polite and courteous. A lot of people at BSU come to me when they need help, so I must be doing something right! As for a partner though, I don't ask for much, besides for a girl to be happy with and respectful to herself.

I know I can't offer the world but if you are happy with less than the world then I hope you will look upon this and like what you see =)

What do you think?

Obviously I don't mind revealing any of the above information because everyone knows it all anyway!

As for a photo, I intend to upload the one on my Profile Page on this forum (here), albeit with better lighting and a more close-up shot.