Im a first timer. This is the first site that I have used to try to meet some new people. I must say so far my experience has been odd perhaps even shocking and nothing like I expected.

I have had tons of contact from people which was welcome. Im completely shocked as to how men approach women using this site.

I do understand that people here are lonely and looking for someone special BUT desperate, clingy, needy and demanding are not attractive qualities. Most men are going from Hello to lets get married in 3 sentences.

I have met a couple very interesting people to talk to. All the others have me walking down the isle on their very first message to me. A sure way to get a woman to not reply to you.

Like the old saying goes...good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue.

Pace yourself guys...its a marathon not a sprint race.

how fortunate for you that you are so well liked, but how sad that so many are so lonely - men are teddy bears who just wanna hug

gotta love 'em

welcome

Men are already wanting to marry you?

are u teasing me? because I really think that is true. A man will do anything for you - they are loyal, and vulnerable, most want a best friend as much as they want sex - someone to talk to and to love them

IME, anyway

Are you saying that men are like dogs?

Oh and you object because YOU think men are like aliens???

On a more positive note, it could be worse. At least you're getting mail. I know the whole situation feels so bipolar. I'm just on here to make friends, but I still get those typical types of emails from some. I say keep on keeping on. Life is too short to worry about whether you will fall in love. Just enjoy the ride. Welcome.

I made this post because I have seen in so many profiles that guys are fed up with the results they get. Self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts Im starting to think. I think what they need to know is that they are being counter productive to what they are trying to achieve.

I wasn't joking or exagerating in the slightest. The way that the vast majority are presenting themselves is in a very desperate manner and then rushing from hello to Im here to get married is a huge turn off.

Ive tried chatting to all these men that contact me. Im trying to have a conversation to get to know them and all they want to say is how lonely they are. How long its been since they have had an encounter. I guess you need to think about it as trying to sell yourself in a way. Present your positives. Show that you are interesting and can carry on a conversation. Discuss your interests and passions in life. Dont lead with the weaknesses of how lonely you are and how desperate you are for an encounter.

Im not a cold uncaring person. Im very compassionate and I dont like to see people hurting and in pain but this is all just too much the way that most of these men are presenting themselves. You wouldnt walk up to anyone IRL and just start telling them how lonely you are and things of that sort.

Women like a confident strong man that can be vulnerable. Not a desperate, clingy, needy man thats just looking for who ever will take him.

I think scientists have it all wrong. It sure AIN'T the women with a ticking time bomb, but the men, by how early they want to marry, when you only just met them. . I wonder if they know the meaning of 'Taking it slowly'.

Welcome to the world of internet scams. This site is on top of its game as far as taking care of the scammers, but not even a top-notch site such as Mingle2 is immune to such things. Be very careful, and report and block anything that you may suspect be a scam.

Im confused as to how desperate and needy is a scam. Please elaborate.

Hi

A lot of us think the best approach is the forums. You meet people discussing anything you like and gradually get to know them as a person. We have made many friends. Become one of them!

If they want to get you offsite right away, or are usually in a foreign country, think scam. There ARE people in the discussion forums in foreign countries and they are legit. So just be careful is all I can say.

Welcome to the site. You are indeed having the very best of luck. Hoping you find that special someone.

Scammers exploit everything and anything they can to get what they are after. It's easy to target emotions on a dating site, especially emotions of love and romance, so they will exploit peoples openness to such.

I'm not saying be paranoid, but do be aware that there are scammers and they will use anything they can to get what they want from you. Just be safe and use common sense is all.

Yup thats how it is now-a-days. Im guessing guys have changed thier approach on women and unfortunately it scares women. Its really difficult to have a conversation with a girl that thinks your "just the same". Gosh haha