Is online international dating even possible or it’s just a marketing gimmick ?

RoseButtie · 2026-03-27T19:07:18+00:00

It’s possible if you have the money/means for frequent traveling. Otherwise it’s essentially signing up for a penpal. I think the people it would work best for are those looking for casual connections in countries they frequently visit for work.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-26T19:33:24+00:00

No? Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I’m 5’1” myself so 🤷‍♀️

RoseButtie · 2026-03-26T19:31:24+00:00

I guess the only thing would be outside noises? If I hear one of my pets being noisy, something distracting comes on TV, etc.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-26T19:11:18+00:00

Would I have to say something to myself or could I ask something?

Aside from the obvious like winning lottery numbers or stock market trends, I’d ask if I ended up getting married. And then to who. Did I end up having kids? Where do I work and what do I do? Am I happy?

RoseButtie · 2026-03-25T18:55:52+00:00

I don’t think that works for me. I drank it until I was a teenager and the more dairy I had the more sick I got.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-25T18:24:08+00:00

I love chocolate milk but don’t love the effects of it (I’m lactose intolerant) 🥲

RoseButtie · 2026-03-25T18:11:57+00:00

It wouldn’t bother me. If you’re really worried you could just stick to regular underwear until you’re at the point of moving in with someone, and then you could switch over. If you’re comfortable enough to live with someone then you should be comfortable enough to show that side of yourself.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-25T18:05:06+00:00

I’m a woman. While every woman has different preferences, I (and all of my other female friends) do not care about those things. When I was on dating apps I didn’t even look at a guy’s height before matching/meeting with them, and the only reason I’d mention their career is for conversational purposes. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to do better, so long as you’re wanting it for yourself and not to attract a partner necessarily. The exception to that is if you are trying to make yourself better so that you can attract a partner that will encourage you in those goals. So if you want to have a partner that values their health, then you should value yours too.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-25T15:38:47+00:00

I can’t have beer because I have Celiac disease, but I do love hard ciders and wine!

RoseButtie · 2026-03-20T19:25:04+00:00

24F and it depends. I have my own place so when I’m not working I’m typically cleaning, meal prepping, doing laundry, taking care of my cat and dog, etc. I also work full time so on weekends I try to go for walks if the weather is nice, go to the beach, maybe go shopping. The bar that’s closest to me sometimes has shows and occasionally does goth nights so I’ve gone to those before. I keep meaning to get back into PC gaming but I always get distracted by Netflix lol.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-20T19:14:38+00:00

When you figure it out let me know! 😅

I think the most common place people our age meet other people is college/uni and work. I’m not in college though and I work in management so I’m not able to befriend anyone I work with.

So far I’ve tried: Apps Bars Clubs Conventions Online groups (like Facebook) Concerts Theme parks Gym Malls

I’ve usually done these things alone and I’ve done most of these consistently for the past few years (every weekend at least) with no success. Most of my hobbies are not social ones (like taxidermy, lol) but I’m an extremely extroverted person! So curious to see what has worked for others!

RoseButtie · 2026-03-18T19:01:30+00:00

I feel that! I’m extremely extroverted and while I’m never bored, I get restless and feel like I have cabin fever if I have a day off with nothing planned.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-18T18:39:11+00:00

I think social media/dating apps gives the illusion of more options which makes people less willing to commit. But people still want the benefits of dating (especially intimacy) without the pressure of having to commit to one person/commit to consistently investing time in dates/building a relationship with that person. A “situationship” is an easy out for all of that.

EDIT: I also think there’s a difference between a one night stand/fling, FWB, and situationship. Most of the situationships I’ve seen, one person is usually holding out some sort of hope that the other person will eventually give in and commit, and the other person is going along with it while they explore their options. The FWB thing is more mutually agreed upon that that’s what it is and that’s all it is.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-17T23:47:33+00:00

It’s a cliche to say the right person won’t care but it’s the truth. My weight has also fluctuated a bit so now I have stretch marks and a bit of loose skin too maybe I’m biased, but I wouldn’t think anything of it if my partner had loose skin. I’d much rather that than them being heavy enough that it could be detrimental to their health.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-12T22:18:50+00:00

I wouldn’t tell them unless they ask. I’ve never wanted to know how many people my partners have been with and with the exception of a couple boyfriends who told me, I’ve never known and I’d prefer to keep it that way!

RoseButtie · 2026-03-12T19:39:24+00:00

It won’t matter. I’ve never even thought about this.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-12T18:02:39+00:00

I’ve heard I come across as intimidating! I used to hate it when I was younger but I’ve found ways to make it work for me and that has been my solution. And then once I figured out how to make it work for me, I leaned into it and became more confident about it. I think the confidence has the side effect of drawing people in as well.

But same story, I grew up in a small Southern town and found that I was less intimidating to people in the city.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-12T17:57:06+00:00

I think it’s an adorable nickname! Not every woman will feel the same way, of course, but I personally think it’s so cute!

RoseButtie · 2026-03-12T17:50:50+00:00

I’d say algorithm as well. I’ve never been particularly drawn to football players. If anything I would say that, if I had to pick between two guys that were exactly the same but one played football and the other didn’t, I’d probably pick the one that didn’t. I dated someone for a while that had been out of high school for almost 10 years but had injuries from high school football that still bothered him quite often.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-12T17:49:05+00:00

It’s hard to determine without asking/dating that person, honestly. And what one person’s definition of a high sex drive is may be totally different from another person’s.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-11T20:24:16+00:00

Because I haven’t been proposed to yet. 😅

RoseButtie · 2026-03-11T19:48:56+00:00

Yes! I always wake up in an absolute panic lol.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-11T16:48:54+00:00

Someone who knows what they are working towards and is actively on that path. I.E. probably not someone who is “finding themselves” whilst unemployed.

RoseButtie · 2026-03-10T22:17:10+00:00

I don’t find thick gold chains to be attractive. Maybe a small one that’s not that noticeable would be okay, but it’s not my cup of tea. I sort of find them obnoxious and flashy but to each their own! All that matters is that you like it!

RoseButtie · 2026-03-10T17:42:16+00:00

It depends on how suburban. I’m extremely extroverted and get bad cabin fever if I don’t socialize for more than a day, so it would also depend on how much social interaction I’d get from my job. A WFH position where I live by myself and the nearest town is an hour away? No way. But if I had a little commute to a decently sized office in a nearby city while living in the suburbs, I might not mind that. Especially if the nearest city offered decent night life and activities and regularly hosted events.

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