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OLD - I don't think I can

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Globules · 16/04/2023 14:58

Any of you got any tips please?

I've tried and tried to judge if I want to meet a person bases on how they look and a few words in their bio, but I can't!

And I don't really want to talk to people who have already made a judgement on my photo.

I end up discarding everyone, as I don't work that way. IRL, I could fancy the ugliest guy in the room if he's a chatter and engaging.

How do I get over this?

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EauNeu · 16/04/2023 15:14

match lots and talk on the phone first...that should give you a good idea of what they'd be like on a date.

don't match people who don't have a bio or who have only one pic. If they put that little effort in to the profile they are not going to be much fun.

don't give the benefit of the doubt though. If they say they only want something casual on their profile, or they seem angry (why do so many men write such angry bios?) that's what they are like and they're not going to change when you date them.

tanjaav · 16/04/2023 15:54

Maybe give speed dating a try? Sounds more you.

Dontbelieveaword · 16/04/2023 15:57

Bit you don't have to get over it. It's not compulsory to do OLD if you're single

Globules · 16/04/2023 17:06

tanjaav · 16/04/2023 15:54

Maybe give speed dating a try? Sounds more you.

Does that still exist? It sounds so much more me!

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