Monday, January 30, 2012

Persistence in the face of rejection …



I am sure you’ve probably come across people in your life who are persistent. In the dating world this can be kind of a scary prospect. They’ve seen your photo and know basic information about you but they don’t take no for an answer. Thankfully I’ve only come across one person like this … he is annoyingly persistent and I am most forthcoming with my harsh rejection, but he still keeps coming!

First, he has the most dreaded of profiles: He’s married and he’s only looking for an ‘intimate encounter’ … he wants to cheat on his wife. Every month or so he sends me a message and it’s worded as though he’s contacting me for the very first time. He usually starts with … “Hi, my name is Ken and I am looking for a lover.” Then he usually tosses in a gem like, “Would you like to meet today for some iced tea or perhaps some love making?” Well, I am so thankful I have the options!!

The first time he messaged me I ignored him, after vomiting a bit in my mouth! Then he sent another the next week, something equally as gross. Finally I started responding to him with comments that were as harsh as I could muster for a stranger; “Why can’t you leave me alone?” and “How do you not realize you keep sending me the same messages?” It’s been quiet for almost a month now…he’s probably due to message me again any day now! 

Persistence in the face of obvious rejection is my least favorite encounter while online dating!

-Nameless Online Dater

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