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October 22, 2003
eharmony, eshwarmony
The following email came in from eHarmony.
Dear Donna,
eHarmony is focused on making 2003 the year you find a special person to share your life, and we're offering this amazing one-time discount to help you do it.
Until midnight on Oct 22, 2003 we're offering 3 months of eHarmony service for $49.95. That's 3 months of service for the price of 1!
Love, eHarmony
I actually gave it some serious thought too! Heck, I love a bargain. But is it a bargain if you obtain no value? I have experienced 4 months of eHarmony and know that 90% of the men are on as guests and do not respond to requests for communication . I also know I find the communication process frustrating and the essay questions asinine. "Describe your own personal style" "If you could accomplish only 1 thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?" Why would I willingly put myself through this to save $100.00? Because there is a small chance I might meet someone. Well, it isn't worth it.
My mother presented me with a used book she bought at the library last night. The title of the book: I'm so Tired of Other People, I'm Dating Myself: An Insider's Guide to Being Single. She knows me so well.
Posted by donna at October 22, 2003 09:07 AM | TrackBackComments
There is no great genius without some touch of madness.
Posted by: Mulryan Patrick at January 20, 2004 11:49 PMHi, I stumbled upon your "blog" and just had to respond. I am a guy, 42 years old (as of today) and have just closed my Eharmony account. Four months of trying to communicate with women for me -- I finally threw in the towel. I agree that the questions get repetitive and robotic after a while. As a single guy, I also am at a loss as to what some of the ladies are looking for? Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome????????? I think online dating as a whole is severly overrated. Thanks for letting me share.
Take care,
Dave
Posted by: Dave at December 18, 2003 08:30 PMJust stumbled here while surfing...great blog, you seem like a very interesting girl. Anyway....
Advantages of being single:
1. Pretty cheap to take yourself out on a date
2. You can stay out as late as you want
3. Quite easy to take advantage of yourself
Those all come from the Tom Waits song 'Better Off Without a Wife' which is well worth checking out.
Take care
EOIN
No problemo - I got the same message and thought the same thing. Why would I spend 50$ to get no replies from anybody answer idiot questions and just generally waste my time. I feel so cynical sometimes. But its fun to at least suprise people with dancing. Now if I could just find a nice person who dances.... Anyways it was nice coming back to the blog again.
-Jason
That was actually a typo I missed. MT is great but I sure wish it had a spellcheck. Anyway, nice to hear from you again Jason.
Posted by: Donna at October 22, 2003 12:34 PMDonna,
I was just reading that book this weekend. I'm pretty much the only unmarried child now, so my parents worry about me. I just had to laugh out loud to your comment, "...essay questions assinine." I burst out laughing so hard I fell over in my chair. I've also been having a tough time, here in california, if you don't make 250k, don't drive a expensive car, or don't own a home here, well then you must not be quality. Well its starting to wear on me, I meet great people, its just they want to date a person who is as listed above. Until then, "I'm dating myself"!
LOL! Anyways just keep a good attitude, you just need to find the right guy who loves tall, dark and beautiful women, who are intellegent and have a sharp wit. Anyways take it easy and don't work too hard.
-Jason
