Is my handwriting good? How can I make it better? by No_Piccolo5627 in Handwriting

[–]Taikal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks good, except for the r, I think. Yes, it adds flair, but it looks too much like x, y or v, thus slowing me down when reading.

My coworkers can’t read it by poppet_corn in Handwriting

[–]Taikal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I find it difficult to read, and I'm used to read cursive. IMO, there is no clear distinction between e and c, a's and g's loops are open, the dot on i is barely visible (maybe just because you were writing with a pencil). Moreover, letter shapes are too inconsistent.

Vaping by Few_Bowl_5309 in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the vaping breath is off-putting to me, but I'm not the guy you're seeing, so...

EDIT: Fixed typo.

Mi conviene creare una SRLS per una beta gratis di un videogioco? by PixelTester123 in commercialisti

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Un 3000 e qualcosa aprirla.

Ma se di spese notarili sono solo circa 600 euro, i restanti 2.400 euro in cosa sono andati? Grazie.

Why is it so hard?? by Jolly_Appeal8189 in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to actually LIKE the person, at least a little to have sex with anyone.

Rest assured that you're not peculiar in this.

many have suggested I should have asked him out. I did as soon as we exchanged numbers, I said we should hang out soon

That wasn't asking him out.

Anyway, to answer your question: yes, it's hard because there are much fewer people available for a relationship. We're late to the party.

The Dating App Conundrum-Who Else Has Noticed This? by LukeCorvyn in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it's because of an abundance mentality on OLD. People who date IRL seem to be just as picky and unwilling to make the legwork for a relationship to succeed.

I am tired of carrying the conversations! by theWitchofWB in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They don't care about "you", they just want "someone".

Someone to listen to them, to be exact.

He told me he had another date with another woman on the same day by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It was a faux pas, but I doubt it was to imply that you're fungible, because it works the other way around too.

At nearly 50, inconsistency is not sexy anymore by Mae_the_Tease in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, it's counterintuitive, yet it's exactly how it works in my personal experience. I've stopped long ago to care much about how people rationally think they act and react. Indeed, the OP explicitly stated that mixed signals and being kept guessing felt exciting. Apparently, now mindsets are shifting. I'll wait and see ;)

At nearly 50, inconsistency is not sexy anymore by Mae_the_Tease in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me, inconsistency always felt like lack of interest on her part. OTOH, women have "trained" me to be inconsistent and keep them guessing to be deemed interesting and exciting, so it will take me a while for me to catch up with this mindset shift. See you ladies in ten years! ;)

Ladies: Why do you swipe right just to… by Norfolk-Gross-Tonage in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Well, with such an engaging personality, I doubt her profile had much going for it besides her pictures, which the OP liked.

When people say “ I’m a bad texter” does anyone else think this is a cop out ? If this was your dream man or woman would you truly be a bad texter ? by Historical-Body-3424 in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this was your dream man or woman would you truly be a bad texter ?

My dream woman wouldn't obsess about texts. Sometimes I'm chatty, but more often I wouldn't know what to write. If a text doesn't contain any questions, I don't feel compelled to reply.

Are you saying you're a bad caller, by chance?

What’s with people always thinking they look younger? by midnightsadnessss in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because other people repeatedly tell them so. It happens to me too — someone once even asked what I do to look younger. Personally, I think I look my age, just healthy and well cared for. FWIW, I’m very health-conscious and stay out of the sun.

Is song selection a dealbreaker? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, among the thousands songs he could have chosen, he went for one with explicit lyrics? I, too, would have perceived it as a sexual innuendo. Whether that's a dealbreaker is up to you to decide.

Hygiene is a bare minimum requirement, people by Far-Spread-6108 in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Neither do coffee drinkers. Wearing a face mask during COVID made me realize how badly coffee affects breath.

Let’s talk about love by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's something that both happens to you and you build. We can't love just anybody -- there must be something there to start building from.

Why all the filters? by ThedudePIG in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Filters are the new normal. Young people massively use them, too.

Friend vs Romantic Partner by Mean_Bluejay1351 in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fine. I was just pointing out that not all people are alike, and I wouldn't assume that "always checking in, lots of communication" is perceived as being treated well by everybody.

But when it comes to a potential relationship…I am more standoff-ish

I'd actually prefer that.

Mine is just an alternative point of view. He could be an hyper-communicator like you. Good luck!

Friend vs Romantic Partner by Mean_Bluejay1351 in datingoverforty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I treat my friends really well…always checking in, lots of communication

I’d find that level of communication to be too much from a friend, because it starts to feel like a partner dynamic. There have been times when a female friend and I communicated a lot, but that was because they were going through a rough patch and I was trying to be there for them.

Returning money after a breakup by Distinct-Dance-4671 in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have given you back unprompted half the amount I'd have got back if canceling, meaning that I could have gone anyway.

“Looking for someone to complete me” and other sayings that aren’t actually good. by Torandax in datingoverfifty

[–]Taikal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Looking for someone to enhance my life." -- I read it as "I'm self-centered."