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I don't know why they would lie about that either. I prefer a man who is short like me, so if they lie and say they are loads taller than they are it's their loss. ; )
- October 13th, 2009, 08:26 pm
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calmascanbe wrote :
I am 5'5" ... most guys would prefer not to date me because they consider me too tall.
I simply don't believe that, not even a little bit. There's gotta be something else going on that you're not telling us. (Or, that you're not admitting to yourself?)
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I think people lie on their profiles about whatever it is that they perceive stands in the way of their being successful at dating. Guys often worry about their height, women and men about age and weight. Some people fib about the level of education they've had, others about their job title. Everyone just wants to be given a chance and if they imagine something about themselves is standing in the way of that then lying can seem to be the smart thing to do. Often backfires, but so can telling the truth.
- October 13th, 2009, 09:01 pm
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She also had "someday" listed for kids! but when we met she said never..and I said see ya!
Like the CCR song......"Someday.....never comes."
- October 13th, 2009, 09:47 pm
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What other things count as lies?

Are fake bewbs a lie?

Are toupees/plugs/weaves/extentions a lie?
- October 14th, 2009, 12:07 am
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Men lie about their height? I've heard of lying about one's age. But, one's height? The height discrepancy becomes more apparent upon the initial meeting. I guess he'd better remain seated. Luckily, I'm 6'4, so it's a non-issue.
- October 14th, 2009, 12:37 am
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Oregon_Coast_Guy wrote :
What other things count as lies?

Are fake bewbs a lie?

Are toupees/plugs/weaves/extentions a lie?

If eH asked do you have fake bewbs, weaves, toupees, etc.... and you didn't disclose it yes it would be misleading.
- October 14th, 2009, 08:54 am
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melman wrote :
I simply don't believe that, not even a little bit. There's gotta be something else going on that you're not telling us. (Or, that you're not admitting to yourself?)

Sorry, I didn't mean overall guys, I guess I'm more so venting about the particular date with the guy who went on and on about my height. Since he wasn't going on and on about anything else, but my height, and my new haircut, I just assumed that's what the problem was, but if it is something else, I am not really sure. Thanks for the feedback
- October 14th, 2009, 09:07 am
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Personally I feel that men lie because most men feel a need for dominance, and they see dominance in size, that is why there are men who prefer smaller women
Me, I'm 5'7", and have no enjoyment of dominating in a relationship, so I put 5'7" on my thing
Woman lie for a similar reason as men, but they lie because they expect to find more men if they conform to what men want

The reason why anyone would lie about their age I think relates to their emotional age or appearance, and them wanting to appear closer to that. For example, I'm only 18, but I have had a full beard and mustache since 12 for physically. For emotionally, I matured at a very fast rate, and most of my friends throughout high school were student teachers and people in their 20s, now that I'm in college, most of my friends are in their mid20s. That would give me a reason to lie about my age and say that I am in my mid 20s, I didnt though, because I prefer to be honest in all situations
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calmascanbe wrote :
Sorry, I didn't mean overall guys, I guess I'm more so venting about the particular date with the guy who went on and on about my height. Since he wasn't going on and on about anything else, but my height, and my new haircut, I just assumed that's what the problem was, but if it is something else, I am not really sure. Thanks for the feedback
I believe you. he was going on about his height because he got caught, and is clearly insecure about it.
- October 15th, 2009, 03:58 am
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