We live in the same town!!  That is the response that I received from one woman I met on line.  Between my picture, name and town, she figured out who I was.  But, more to the point, she felt that being in the same town meant that we were a natural match up.  Fortunately, she quickly moved on.

Besides unusual first names, unusual occupations are also an identity breaker.  For instance, if you are a Veterinarian in any area other than a large city, a quick search will reveal just who you are.  If you wish to remain anonymous, either change your name or your occupation.

Online date profiles are anonymous unless you have an unusual name and live in a small geographic area.  If this is the case, then a quick online search will most likely render a last name and even an address.  So, beware.

Online dating is suppose to be anonymous.  And, if you fill out your profile wisely, it will be. However, when the online dating service asks for your name, some people put in their first and last name.

Now, if you are not concerned with being anonymous, this is fine.  However, if you are concerned about privacy, this is not good because now the whole world knows who you are.

While this may seem to be common sense, I have seen many profiles where women listed their first and last names.

When you are doing on line dating, giving out personal information can be risky.  Fortunately, a lot of online dating services protect your privacy.

You can communicate with a perspective date without actually giving out your email address.  Instead, the online dating service will serve as a buffer between you and your person of interest.

A very nice feature for those who are afraid of receiving unsolicited attention.

When ever I ask a date what kind of food she likes to eat, she will always say “Oh, I eat anything.”  However, when you take them to the restaurant, they always order something safe.

And what is the “safe” choice?  Why a salad of course with french dressing.

Well, at least it is a cheap meal.

I once dated a woman for several weeks but could never remember her name.  And, it is not that I was dating other women at the time, it is just that I could not remember her name.

I would practice saying her name for hours in an effort to get it engrained in my mind.  But, to no avail.  So, I would focus and when I was sure that I would get it right, I would address her by her name.  Of course, it sounded forced and unnatural, but at least I got it right.

Unfortunately, now that I have her name down pat, I am no longer dating her.  Now, my fear is that I will call my new girlfriend by the name of my old girlfriend.

Dating is so complicated.

A single woman that I have known for over 10 years, lives just down the street.  And, while we quite often run into each other on the street, lately she has taken to giving me big hugs.  She also says that she thinks of me every time she drives past my house.

Well, it is nice to be noticed but I am cautious.

The woman next door is single and very attractive.  I guess she has never found Mr Right even though she has been married several times before.

She is always happy to see me and tells me to let her know if I need Anything.  Anything.

Well OK.  While I could end up being “Mr Right”, I suspect she is more interested in my job and medical benefits.

One of the single women at work spoke to me in passing and told me that I “smelled good.  Real good.”

Well OK.  It is nice to know that I don’t smell offensive.  But, I had to wonder if she was talking about my after shave or the fact that I am male?

I will make a point to be very careful around her.