Well yeah Blondie, it's a big commitment having a dog. I found that a bit scarey when I got Sam,my old dog. I bonded with him really quickly though. Personally, I'm not so sure that it is a great idea for this guy to get a dog if he's getting a full time job. My parents wouldn't let us have a dog when we were kids because there would have been nobody in during the day to look after it. I also used to say that they wouldn't let me have a friend like Sam because he would have protected me from my dad.

Dude honestly, hello how are you just doesn't cut it, you wouldn't say that to a girl at the pub or a club. Come up with something inventive and interesting and I can guarantee you, you will be having trouble choosing who to reply to.

When I take my dog out For a walk to the park, I'm too busy focusing on my dog. Teaching her And having her retrieve bumpers from the pond Is a great bonding experience. This dog is a Labrador Retriever and a true athlete. Occasionally Someone will come up and want to pet her, but she is not too interested in being petted. She is totally focused on the task at hand. I agree with blondey on this one

My dog is a lab as well and so was my old dog. Labs are usually friendly dogs and my Keira is a total attention seeker. She likes to say hello to everybody and I don't just take her to play fetch the ball in the park. I take her just about everywhere with me and I let people pet her. I get people talking to me all the time that would just ignore me otherwise. Every dog is different though and you have to get one that's right for you. I was strickter with Sam and did train him a bit but Keira is a female and they never pay much attention to me and I spoil her a bit. She's a good dog and she's very loving but I call her "the cake theif". She stole my last slice of pizza the other night and if I leave any food lying around she will just do that. I sometimes say that when she goes up to people in the street and places that she's looking for her real family.

This.

apparently you have never read Chaucer...

.. well we're on the topic of profiles..hmmmm.
. maybe someday you'll give me permission to view your profile..hmm.

Making friends is cool but on what planet is this true?
Its a dating site, oh the irony

lol well i had to look. u must have changed it. It looks nice and simple :)

lol this is not something women who just met you want to hear.

buahahaha

I'm going to post some positive advice cause this post has just made my day more entertaining.

If you message them, say something about reading their profile. compliment them. Write more than 2 words. please don't start it with Hey sexy. lol and lastly...at least be interested in them and not just randomly sending out emails. Best of luck to ya!

must admit it can be frustrating when you message people and be friendly with them but get nothing back, not even a thanks but no thanks kinda reply.
i have also posted a few times in the forums but not had much luck there either, i will be honest and say it does seem to be a bit 'cliquey' amongst the regular poster, im sure they are all very nice people though.
maybe i should post in the profile forum to see if im doing anything wrong lol
i have only spoken with 3 people in all the time i've been on here.

why don't you come and practice your flirting skills in the games section of the forums? I'm very certain you will be welcomed there!

cos im rubbish at flirting lol

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I do understand, it is difficult. I have to say that i do respond, either yes or no cos its not nice to be kept waiting. However, guys do it too

They say that you get out of it what you put into it, as if it's about putting a lot of effort in and trying really hard but that can get frustrating and the whole thing can become a bit forced. I don't think that it's so much about making friends first but when you're fairly relaxed about it and not trying too hardit tends to go better. When I started doing it again I didn't even have a picture on my profile and I got a date on the second night. Was just going back and forward checking my computer for messages and watching the TV in another room. Just made small talk with a girl that kept replying and we seemed to be getting on alright, so I asked her what sort of food that she liked, so that I could ask her out for a meal. Sometimes it can be that simple.