We just enjoy these types of games people play. We've been corresponding with "a couple" for a few weeks and decide we're going to have a phone chat. We give them our number - we set a date - then on the day they're supposed to call we get the email....
Hi Jim and Brenda,
As it turns out, we seem to have gotten ourselves "booked" for several dates with several couples and would like to postpone interaction with you two. We're nervous and excited!
Thanks,
xxxxxx & yyyyyy
Soooo many fakes our there!!! How many others out there have run into the same thing!
Hi Jim and Brenda,
As it turns out, we seem to have gotten ourselves "booked" for several dates with several couples and would like to postpone interaction with you two. We're nervous and excited!
Thanks,
xxxxxx & yyyyyy
Soooo many fakes our there!!! How many others out there have run into the same thing!
Your lucky you got the email. Most people just go hide and you never hear from them again.
I don't think 75% of the people on these sites will ever leave the safety of their keyboards to meet.
I don't think 75% of the people on these sites will ever leave the safety of their keyboards to meet.
It's sad to say, but it happens everyday! Wish they would find a new hobby!
we know the feeling we just had a some what same experience people talk to u and chat and stop for a couple of days and then next thing u now u r not compatiable , what kind of crap is that?
If I might advance an alternative to the automatic assumption that they're "game players" or "wannabees"...
The mere fact that they showed the courtesy of sending an email, stating a *specific* reason that they were unable to keep their plans, plus the fact that they went out of their way to express their nervousness, sings loudly to me that they are above-board, unsure of how the letter will be percieved (perhaps fearing the exact same reactions given here so far!) and polite enough to actually advance an explanation.
I see that they are willing, but not necessarily able to immediately drop everything. That specific reason that they were "overbooked" and yet "nervous" means to me that they are sincere, and willing to work with a real-life schedule that may not always be as flexible as we all like.
I personally don't like to *not* hear from people, because that tells me that they don't have any grasp of common courtesy. Isn't it preferable to look for a half-full glass, instead of automatically seeing it as fake?
Just my $0.03...
The mere fact that they showed the courtesy of sending an email, stating a *specific* reason that they were unable to keep their plans, plus the fact that they went out of their way to express their nervousness, sings loudly to me that they are above-board, unsure of how the letter will be percieved (perhaps fearing the exact same reactions given here so far!) and polite enough to actually advance an explanation.
I see that they are willing, but not necessarily able to immediately drop everything. That specific reason that they were "overbooked" and yet "nervous" means to me that they are sincere, and willing to work with a real-life schedule that may not always be as flexible as we all like.
I personally don't like to *not* hear from people, because that tells me that they don't have any grasp of common courtesy. Isn't it preferable to look for a half-full glass, instead of automatically seeing it as fake?
Just my $0.03...
We've had many of the "no emaiil - no call" couples as well. We don't believe this excuse - what harm is there in calling when you said you would - no harm in a chat. No commitment - just four people talking and getting to know one another.
But a phone call is when you finally show you're really a couple - or not. Unfortunately, way too many are not.
But a phone call is when you finally show you're really a couple - or not. Unfortunately, way too many are not.