Hi All! I have joined the dating game after a long time away. I have managed to meet some really nice guys, but seem to be rejected more often than not. So my question is - how do you keep your hopes alive after hearing "thanks but no thanks"? I think I keep to keep trying but my ego is getting rather dented.
Thanks!

date uglier than thou.......

revenge

let go my ego

You are a beautiful woman. You have to kiss alot of frogs before you find your prince. But he's out there and worth the wait. Good Luck.

Never get discourage it is better to be told thanks but no thanks then being played or strong along. They say everyone as a match or many somewhere so keep at it and you'll find him.

Good luck and welcome to Mingle2.

Dating is the quintessential game of finding a needle in a haystack. You are interested in someone; they are interested in someone else.

SMILE, stay true to what you are seeking in a dating partner *DO NOT SETTLE*, and just have fun (no expectations; no disappointments).

Oh, the lyrics of Love Stinks sums dating up! But love is also a beautiful thing!


You love her
But she loves him
And he loves somebody else
You just can't win
And so it goes
Till the day you die
This thing they call love
It's gonna make you cry
I've had the blues
The reds and the pinks
One thing for sure

(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah

Two by two and side by side
Love's gonna find you yes it is
You just can't hide
You'll hear it call
Your heart will fall
Then love will fly
It's gonna soar
I don't care for any casanova thing
All I can say is
Love stinks

(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah

I've been through diamonds
I've been through minks
I've been through it all
Love stinks

(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)
Love stinks yeah yeah
(Love stinks)

everybodies going to the party to have a real good time

Don't even worry about "dating" or "finding someone", as you'll never find the person of your dreams. If it's meant to happen, it'll happen- if not, then it more-than-likely won't.

You just have to have the realization that their rejection has saved you from future pain of being lied to, being mistreated, or simply finding that you're completely incompatible after a long time of putting effort into connecting with them.

When the right one comes along, it will be completely obvious, or so I hear.

I think being truthful about your situation sometimes is a two sided sword. While it tends to cut a lot of the chaf away sometimes it makes people who are hypersensitive to any kind of red flag also pass you over.

Times being hard I think some people are only going to want to pair up with partners that are able to sustain themselves and are in very good health. Especially for those of us that are not "sweet young things" any more.

Be yourself; be cool; be patient; let Love find you by surprise.

It works for me.

I take hallucigenic substances when my ego needs a boost...rarely needs a boost, but hell of a excuse to do drugs!

Just have fun in the forums and if it is ment to happen love will find you..(in real life or mingle life)

The so called experts in the game of dating and seduction claim it is all a numbers game. The more you get rejected, the closer you are to finding one that won't. It is kind of a calming stance to take on the whole dating game really.If you can apply this thought process, (I struggle with it a bit)it makes sense. That way, you never become so frustrated.