Priorities...online style...

I have held on to my faith for many years…but it was after that last relationship that I decided to go at this whole dating thing differently. I decided to put my faith first, then my kids, then me. If there is another person out there for me…God will bring them to me…so I signed up again to match.com and put my whole self out there. My faith, my beliefs, and what I was really looking for.

My priorities were: divorced, widowed, or single (no separated!), fun, taller than me, secure in his faith…not just a Christian…but one who wanted to better himself and others because of his faith. This last one was my dream. I don’t think there is anyone out there that is like that…but it’s the ultimate goal. I want the fairy tale, Christian style!

I title my profile: Make me laugh…I believe humor is very important! If you can’t laugh everyday…what’s the point in getting out of bed? I got an email from this guy:
(paraphrased) So how is this online dating thing going for you? I’ve not had much luck…must be something about a 37 year old programmer living in his parents basement that turns girls off…what do you think?

Hysterical! I immediately thought of that Brad Paisley song: Online…about George from Seinfeld living with his parents, his mom fixing him a snack after work, and how much better looking he is online…so funny! If you've not seen the video...it's a great laugh!
I looked at his profile…dangit..separated…too bad! So I emailed back that he’s funny…but what is up with the separated part? He emails me back that his wife decided to change her “lifestyle” after 17 years of marriage…well, ok…that’s a little different…maybe we can chat…besides…he’s funny!

So we chat for a couple of weeks. I found out he has a daughter that is 11, he’s a computer programmer and in charge of the research and development team at a software company (whatever that is!) and likes to play chess…hmmm…not looking so good…we have nothing in common! But he does go to church, and admits that his faith is in process. I remember telling my friend Leslie about him…it won’t work out..he plays chess for crying out loud! And computer games…good grief.