Have you ever noticed that you go through phases of having either TOO many emails/phone calls/instant messages from potential online dates or you have NONE at all? Is this some kind of conspiracy or what?
There are days when I am crazy (yes crazy) with anticipation at the prospect of seeing that little bright envelope at the top of my monitor screen. And, despite the warnings from upper management at work, I still, after looking furtively over my shoulder of course, click on the "non work-related" sites to see if someone has dropped me a line during work hours. Oh comon', admit it. You know what I'm talking about. Those early morning hours when you stumble out of bed to go to the bathroom and on your way back you pass the computer... and think you just MIGHT have an email from the recent hottie you emailed the night before.
Then out of the blue, my inbox is flooded and there are actual messages on my phone when I arrive home from work at the end of the day. Replying to emails becomes a dreaded chore, causing me to spend much more time on the computer than originally planned. My usual scrutinizing of profiles now barely receives a glance. Phone conversations get embarrassing because I can't recall the caller's name, let alone any details they've previously shared. All of a sudden I'm too picky. My filters are set much higher. And then comes the dreaded thought: What if I miss the perfect person (for me) that I've been searching for?
I've been internet dating off and on for several years and I've come to the conclusion that searching for that special someone online can be compared to clothes hangers: sometimes you have way too many and other times you just don't have enough.
May your closet be full of clothes hangers and Happy Holidays to all!
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StraddleMyNose
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Dec 23 @ 11:18AM
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Hmmm....Now that's strange. For me I don't nearly have enough clothes hangers. lol Most guys if not all don't get as much emails fom women on here, that's just how it goes, so you should feel lucky that you have tons of email from guys instead of us guys getting a handfull from women on here. Some guys probably get more emails from women than other guys on here, and I have had my share fair of email, but still it doesn't even come close to the tons of emails, the views on profiles, and the views and comments to blogs women get. Maybe your standards are way too high (can't blame you to a certain extent) after having so many men emailing and calling you, and so many to pick from....and waiting for mister perfect (does he really excist? maybe, a good chance, anythings possible, right?) But just be thankful that you have a selection out there to mingle and have fun with. 
Merry Christmas and have a happy and safe New Year!
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sundance64
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Dec 23 @ 1:12PM
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hehe...I'm thinkin I'm gonna have to go buy more clothes hangers! Or at least rearrange my sock drawer!
Be picky...but quit looking. I keep telling people...that's the secret.
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PrincessKissy
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Dec 23 @ 4:04PM
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I agree Sunny....
When you are actually, seriously LOOKING for someone... there's no one worth finding, and when you say to yourself... the LAST THING I need in my life right now is a man, suddenly you find one who's worth some time and effort.
Kinda like shopping for clothing... when you're just window shopping, you find a dozen outfits WITH matching shoes... when you NEED an outfit, it's not available in your size!!!
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Dion_Thunder
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Dec 23 @ 5:22PM
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I would not compare it to clothes hangers.. But I do understand where you coming from. For months I do not get a wink or a reply from any of the sites I am on... then in they come.... mostly very few are worthwhile and do not even reply to their emails, then their is the occasional West African male disguised at a woman.
But one must remember one of this might be because of the holidays and its a time when people really feel the kick of being lonely.
But who really knows.... one day I might have to do a scientific study on this... lol.
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WildestDreams
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Dec 23 @ 5:49PM
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Hi
I've seen similar with interest from women (but not in the same quantity as you). It's feast or famine - at least it keeps me grounded.
I do have a suggestion, when things slow down, why not reread the e-mails from when you were busy. If you find anyone you are interested in, contact them. I for one would be happy to receive a reply from you, even if it was a month or two late. 
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wtxman
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Dec 23 @ 6:49PM
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clothes hangers? there a waste ot time; thats how you recycle all the exercise equipment you bought but did not use! They make the perfect place to hang your clothes.
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searching_couple
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Dec 23 @ 7:27PM
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You mean men actually get emails on here? LOL! Ah, just kidding...but, the clothes hangers comparison is a good one, I hadn't considered that one!! Well, I can say, I don't have the problem of too many ever. But then, I am not real aggressive either, so it is most likely true, you only get out what you put in.
Thanks for the perspective, and when you have more, I sure would love to see them. Makes me chuckle a bit, because nothing is ever truly funny unless there is a little bit of truth too it, and I think it was George Carlin that said that. I also have that same thing, hoping to see the inbox with an answer from someone I sent a feeler out too, but seeing nothing. While it is disappointing, I figure is thier loss......lol I believe this is a losers perspective!!!
Have a Very Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Don
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zippy50
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Dec 23 @ 10:25PM
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Osceola? OMG! I drive by there a lot. I finally found someone to tell me how to pronounce it. Forever in my mind it was ah instead of O and "ski" instead of "sea". Well, normally, I wouldn't wish this on anyone but, "I wish you may find many hangers in the bottom of you closet.".
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bentan
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Dec 23 @ 10:26PM
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Hmm ... I dunno, is it correlated in any way with your activities on here? Like maybe during times where you have made more postings than usual, more guys noticed and sent you mail.
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Looking4ever
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Dec 23 @ 11:10PM
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Here's to clothes hangers! Better too many than not enough. Season's greetings to you too!
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Tongueofun777
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Dec 24 @ 11:45AM
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You women are funny as hell. You complain about having too much or too little. You should be thankful someone wants to write you in the first place. Men don't have that type of dilemna because most guys complain about never getting back in touch. That's why I really don't reach out anymore. I like getting on here shooting the shit in these blogs. It is funny how I post on here and people try to come down on me like a sledge hammer. These are the same women who aren't giving men the time a day
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JJN4Fun
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Dec 30 @ 7:32AM
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Given my record for getting grounded *grin*, I think it's fair to say I have a steady stream of email - but it's not all from men clamoring to get with me...me and my girls can get to talking and - well, you know how that goes! But I've definately found a correlation between being "visible" and and being active on the site that causes my inbox to fill up. I think bentan is right on with his comment...
Tongueofun777, I don't think she was complaining so much as she was simply telling her experience.
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