Yesterday, I was messaged by a man in the Bay Area. I was surprised by the message, since OKC said we had a 30% enemies factor (OKC calculates things based not only on my answers, but on the answers I say are acceptable for a partner, and on the importance I give such answers). He and I are “enemies” for a variety of reasons–he had several answers that indicated he’s the jealous type (like answering “yes” to “is jealousy healthy in a relationship?”); he said he’s looking for someone to have children with, that “marriage is a necessity when a couple loves each other,” that creation theory should be taught alongside evolution in science classes, etc.
I explained that we weren’t suited for each other. He tried to say that he didn’t actually believe any of those things I had objections to (he wasn’t the only guy with that defense yesterday–one guy said, “oh, the questions aren’t important”). He kept asking for my number, but I think we all know how I feel about offering up my number to some stranger.
I then explained that he is also too far away (he was offering to meet halfway–in Fairfield). (Yesterday was long distance day. This guy, a guy in Pittsburg, CA, a guy in Reno, NV, and a guy in Clearlake, CA all tried to convince me that distance is not a factor [when I get to decide what factors are in my own damn dating life!].)
We’ll pick up the conversation there:
Me: I admire your persistence, but I’m not interested in dating you. I don’t want a long distance boyfriend. I hope you find what you’re looking for!
Him: Good morning Is not long distance relationships You are the first real woman in here I really like that [sic]
Me: My profile is very clear about what I consider long distance–if I’m not willing to do the drive, then I’m not going to date you. . . . I answered your first message because I’m polite, and I answer everyone who leaves an actual message. In that first message, I indicated that I’m not interested in dating you. You’re making me regret my politeness; please take my no for an answer.
Him: Im open to talk about Politeness I have not negative think Ok let’s met in your town this week ? What day is with for you ? [sic]
Me: I have told you in every single message that I’m not interested in dating you. I’ve asked you very politely to take my no. I will not be answering any more messages from you.
Him:
Update: 12 days later, he wrote me again: “Good morning beautiful woman How are you today?”
Not sure if he’s hoping I’ve changed my mind or if he doesn’t remember that’s he’s tried and failed with me already.
And the really scary thing, is that is not an emoji, but an actual selfie of the guy!
I think I know him. He looks so familiar. And it’s not just because he looks so much like an Emoji. It’s the other way around: every time I see that particular emoji, I go “Wait a minute…, I know that guy!” His name eludes me, but I can tell you one thing right now (and though this might sound self-serving, I’m simply telling the truth): he is *SOOOO* two dimensional! And very simple: but not necessarily in a good way.
And that tear? So phony!
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.