I know exactly what you mean, Kelly. It is very aggressive and fast paced. And if you’re not interested in meeting up immediately and show some considerable interest, some people think that you are playing some kind of game. I also really dislike the very direct messages that walk all over my boundaries and I feel like the person is breathing down my neck, whilst humping my leg.

I have also made friends through different online dating sites over the years, which is why I keep going back to that thought. I’ve changed since the last time I tried it, so I’m not sure if it would be either a really great experience this time, or even worse than before 🙂

The Meetup group sounds good otherwise, but I’m guessing that’s for physically meeting people in your area? I have no real problem getting involved with people in my area. I would just hope to cast a wider net. Interesting idea nevertheless. I hadn’t heard of it before, so I will look more into it.

I think there is this deep seated romantic thought of meeting that special someone and I have a hard time seeing that the person would be someone from where I live. Yet, I’m not truly looking either. It is like allowing the Universe to show me the way, but I’m clearly not happy with the idea that it would lead me back to where I came from… 🙂

Perhaps I should just get more involved in different niche sites that would cater to my interests.