Date Wrecks:

Online case study #16: Skeezy

A guy winks at me, I write back a low-key email of just three sentences, and I get this overly familiar email back. And is it just me, or is it weird when someone uses your name that much?

HI [dating don'ts girl]…

I love your name.

I’ll admit you seem different than most people too and I like that… I like it a lot.

To answer your questions: I’ve always loved art and figured I’d become an artist, although at one point, while I was in middle school, I wanted to be a Marine Biologist (so I could go down in those cool submersibles like in the movie “Sphere”) or an archeologist. As for my life as an artist… I don’t think there’s anything “typical” about being an artist! Except that I use paint to express my inner angst? I like to think of myself as an individual… like everybody. I make a point of breaking all stereotypes whenever possible.

So there ya go… how’s that for an answer? (smile)

I have to admit I’m intrigued, [dating don'ts girl]… definitely intrigued. Would love to remedy this whole not knowing each other thing if you’re interested… Perhaps over cocktails or a bottle of wine? Or were your questions merely academic and you have no desire to…… break stereotypes? Do you feel you’re too young and inexperienced for me or do you kind’ve LIKE the idea of dating an “older man”, [dating don'ts girl]? I honestly feel age is just a number… it’s more about how two people relate, you know?

Anyway, I’d love to hook up with you! How’s meeting for drinks sound? I’m going to break through the social graces and cut to the chase… and yes I’m obviously hoping you like the direct approach: If you invite me down to [your city], I’ll bring a bottle of wine and my portfolio. Sound like something you’re interested in or am I dreaming? (LOL) Hope I’m not being too presumptuous… Just genuinely intrigued, [dating don'ts girl].

Write me!

Would love to see more photos if you have anything else to share… because yes I’m very visual like that.

~Andrew

Oh, and then 11 minutes passed and he wrote me another email:

What position did you play??? I was center and right wing… and LOVED girls who played soccer. Ugh, but I haven’t played in years, so you’d probably kick my butt! (LOL)

Looking forward to hearing from you… and am serious about that invite. Come on [dating don'ts girl]! Please say yes… I promise I don’t bite and you won’t be disappointed. I’ll bring a bottle fo wine and my portfolio… and we’re sure to have a nice time getting to know each other, wouldn’t you agree?

Or are you determined to play hard to get? (smile)

~Andrew