Lived a good Life but is it possible for a solid friendship to be established before a serious romantic relationship can be successful.

I am just about at my ends with the dating sites. I don't know why the younger girls, yes I call them girls because I don't believe a real woman would send naked photos to a stranger. I guess I am to old fashion. Thing is I was up front and said no nude photos, no one night stands, no friends with benefits and no cyber sex. How much planer can a man be. I prefer friendship first, I'm a man who is creative, funny, generous of heart, not in good shape- not slim and/or muscular, like I said I've lived a good life and I accept myself for who I am. I'm not looking to jump into bed with just anyone willing. And it is starting to piss me off that I have been stereotyped before even getting to know me. I never thought I was God's gift to women.

If you are looking for friendship first and possibly someone committed to invest time in building a long term relationship.
Let's Talk!

No...Not anymore it seems anyway. I'm sure there will be a few that will come on here and say "I want to start as good friends!" or whatever other bulls*** people come up with when they are backed into a corner they can't fight themselves out of. However, that said, I'm sure there is a fraction of women that would like to start as friends, but I'm pushing 28 and as far as I've come across not f****** one.

C'est la vie...Burn the bridge, flood the river, and stand proudly on top of a mountain...Alone, of course.

well spanky, i think we are on opposite sides of the river. all the women i talk to on mingle, and yes i'll call them women because none of them will send naked photos to a friend (much less a stranger). i've not been up front, but rather have tried to sneak in the back way about nude photos, one night stands, friends with benefits, and especially cyber sex. i guess i'm just not sneaky enough. i prefer a total stranger send pics, but friends would be looked at as well (except manO, torgo, goofball, bhernandez, or any other handsome men on mingle crazy enough to take a panoramic shot of their manhood and send it). if you would pass my number onto the girls that have been contacting you, i will pass your number onto the women who have been contacting me. thanks buddy, godspeed, bulldog

Like Ese, I'm on the opposite side of the river from you too. Look at your number of posts and look at mine. You have not been using the forums the way they were meant to be used ... to make friends. I have made lots of friends and the biggest obstacle to "more than friends" is distance, ... but that does not make the friendship any less valuable.

Maybe it's just me thinking this, but having a username like 'Spanky' may come across as at least having some sexual innuendo involved. It's like, for example, a guy calling himself 'HornyToad' and saying that he isn't looking for anything sexual. It just seems a tad ironic. Other than that, patience. Best to just chill out and chillax really.

Maybe he's a Little Rascals fan.

Well Said!
Not only was I fan of the Little Rascals but it is also my CB Handle. I guess my real name Woody would have the same innuendo, what's a feller to do?

Rawrrrrrrrrr!

Well, no wonder. Btw, I've never heard of them or it. Is it a band? A movie? Or what? :)

Oink :P

Ha Ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbTZHNHF5fQ

Alfalfa croons at the 19 minute mark!


Spanky actually goes back even farther.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2AtdP1t188

Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Buckwheat and lets not forget to first pit-bull to be in show business. Spot!

Awesome! Brought back some good ole' memories. Yes, I was at the end of the baby boomer generation. Kid of the 60's and 70's. Guess that was consider quality entertainment back then.

LOVE the handle Spanky.
Spanky, Spanky Spanky

Thanks soufiehere

It was when I was a kid in the 70's through early 80's. Never missed it when it reran Sunday mornings.

Yep, not many cartoons on the weekend but little rascals was our Saturday mornings, then had to go outside and not come back in until dark.

So it WAS[/size=big] you who was trying to come in the back way!!!!!

Spanky, give it some time, ya only got here..... just ignore or report the nasties...

Just a little more cautious now!
Things sure have changed since the 80's.

Many men on datesites should feel the way you do. Actually, dating sites should be separated for those who are serious people about relationships and those who are not. Often times people just like to have fun. Many people on sites, are not interested in dating or finding a real friend or spouse. Many have a partner and are unhappy so they play on datesites. The list goes on,and on why they are on datesites.

A good solid friendship does not always mean it will turn into a Romantic relationship either. Romance is either you have the "Spark" or you don't and that usually is known early in meeting each other.

As with any dating site....
Come on here with an open mind but don't expect much.
You'll be less disappointed that way.