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Alli824 is online now Alli824 — Advice Member-Moderator Post #1  February 9,2012, 10:37am
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In the last week or two I've been inundated with e mails, texts etc. from folks that I'd been in contact with at some point. Most honestly I don't remember.

One guy I hadn't heard from in months blasted me because I didn't remember him. We'd talked exactly twice, and I'd determined we were not a good fit.

I'm wondering if it's the time of year when the lonely hearts come out. Anyone experiencing this?
 
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Interesting. I've certainly noticed that my response rate seems to be better than at other times of the year but I've made other changes (i.e. retaking the questionnaire) that I don't feel confident saying it is the impact of timing alone. It seems like if anything I would imagine some people would want to avoid it for fear they might have to do something to mark it when most relationships, at this point will be very, very young.
 
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Aww...I do think there are quite a few unfortunately lonely people out there that don't want to spend that evening alone....

This is where I actually enjoyed and liked the EHA article about how to spend Valentine's Day alone but not be lonely...

I don't think I would be responding to someone who I previously closed or thought wasn't a match just because of that day....

I'm not on EH right now...so am not experiencing this myself...I've never been big on celebrating that day even in a relationship...so it's just another day for me to catch up on good tv...LOL
 
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I went to a Speed Dating event the other night, and I was chatting with the guy in line behind me while we were waiting to sign in. I asked him what brought him to the event that night, and he said "Well, next week is Valentines Day..." Aaaand... you thought you'd have a girlfriend by then after tonight's event...?

Hallmark holiday, people!
 
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I found that virtually before every single holiday there will be an increase in dating action so to speak. Overall though, being single on V-day and heading out to some events for singles is pretty much a gold mine of opportunities to meet other fun singles and end up with great dates going forward. Trying to get any kind of a date for that day just for the sake of having a date or moping home alone feeling sorry for yourself is a huge mistake.
 
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Someone I am chatting with on another site asked me to go this weekend, but I have a girls weekend away planned, so he then asked "Can I take you out for Valentines Day" Well, as I am not in a relationship, I had already made dinners plans with my daughters, so I asked him if we can meet another night...haven't heard from him since....

Personally, it is just another day to me. In fact my two oldest daughters wear shirts on Valentines they had made as a joke:

SAD (in a heart)
and the caption is: Singles Awareness Day....

Too much pressure for a new relationship, let alone a first date.
 
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boschimsp wrote :
Interesting. I've certainly noticed that my response rate seems to be better than at other times of the year but I've made other changes (i.e. retaking the questionnaire) that I don't feel confident saying it is the impact of timing alone. It seems like if anything I would imagine some people would want to avoid it for fear they might have to do something to mark it when most relationships, at this point will be very, very young.
I thought the same. Usually people disappear at this time of year and during the holidays. One or two resurfacing I can understand, but last count it was at least ten. Very embarrassing when you no longer have the phone number captured, or don't have a clue whom the e mail is coming from. Maybe it's the fantasy of having someone as opposed to the reality of meeting up.
 
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smileygirl wrote :
SAD (in a heart)
and the caption is: Singles Awareness Day....

Too much pressure for a new relationship, let alone a first date.
That's funny. I happen to agree.
 
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DancingFool wrote :
I found that virtually before every single holiday there will be an increase in dating action so to speak. Overall though, being single on V-day and heading out to some events for singles is pretty much a gold mine of opportunities to meet other fun singles and end up with great dates going forward. Trying to get any kind of a date for that day just for the sake of having a date or moping home alone feeling sorry for yourself is a huge mistake.
I've always avoided single events associated with Valentine's Day like the plague. Thought they would be depressing. Good to know that's not the case.
 
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I went to a Speed Dating event the other night, and I was chatting with the guy in line behind me while we were waiting to sign in. I asked him what brought him to the event that night, and he said "Well, next week is Valentines Day..." Aaaand... you thought you'd have a girlfriend by then after tonight's event...?

Hallmark holiday, people!
Amazing. Subscribing to the philosophy anyone will do. .. settling.... or desperate? Either case sad.
 
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