The "How Ready Are You To Date?" Checklist.

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The "How Ready Are You To Date?" Checklist!

  • Signs that You ARE Ready to Date: (check all that apply)

    Votes: 2 11.8%

  • I have prayed and believe God is saying I'm ready.

    Votes: 3 17.6%

  • I am over the last person I dated. Sort of.

    Votes: 6 35.3%

  • I still keep in touch with exes but we are "just friends."

    Votes: 5 29.4%

  • I do not have any ties with any of my exes.

    Votes: 7 41.2%

  • I am in touch with my ex, but it's all worked out and won't be a threat to a new relationship.

    Votes: 4 23.5%

  • My family and friends believe I am ready to date.

    Votes: 7 41.2%

  • My church family/mentors believe I am ready to date.

    Votes: 5 29.4%

  • I have money set aside for dating (doesn't have to elaborate--fast food and a movie rental is great.

    Votes: 3 17.6%

  • I have my own transportation for picking up/meeting a date (scooter, skateboard, car, etc.)

    Votes: 14 82.4%

  • I don't have transportation but could walk to wherever they want to meet.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I am emotionally healthy and stable.

    Votes: 10 58.8%

  • I would not try to blame a new date for my past or think they are "like everyone else."

    Votes: 9 52.9%

  • I can trust a new person in my life.

    Votes: 12 70.6%

  • I am willing to sacrifice my needs for another person.

    Votes: 13 76.5%

  • I would take a bath (even using soap) before meeting with a date.

    Votes: 13 76.5%

  • I might consider shaving.

    Votes: 12 70.6%

  • I have trained my cat/dog/iguana not to bite any potential dates I introduce them too.

    Votes: 3 17.6%

  • I cleaned out the litter box (recently) in case my date stops by.

    Votes: 2 11.8%

  • I am practicing saying "please" and "thank you" in the mirror.

    Votes: 2 11.8%

  • I would refrain myself from reaching over and trying my date's meal without permission.

    Votes: 9 52.9%

  • I have other ideas of when to tell you ARE ready to date in my post...

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • Signs That You Are NOT Ready to Date: (check all that apply)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I call people by my ex's name.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I see all men/women as being untrustworthy/liars/out for one thing.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • When meeting with a new date, I would tell them all the horror stories of what others have done to m

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I feel I'm ready to date, but others who know me don't, so I am going to heed their advice.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I often feel bitter about my life.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • I am looking for someone to make up for what was done to me in the past.

    Votes: 2 11.8%

  • I feel the need to "replace" someone in my life.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • I don't feel like going through all the trouble (personal hygiene) just for a date.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • My cat/dog/iguana still bites people I introduce them to.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • I don't have any way of meeting up with a date as far as transportation.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I don't have anything to offer another person.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • I want someone who will cater to me... I'm not that interested in what another person needs.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • I lie to people to hide/cover/make up for my hurt.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I am too busy playing Angry Birds to make time for a date.

    Votes: 1 5.9%

  • I'm not sure dating fits into my busy TV schedule.

    Votes: 2 11.8%

  • I have prayed and feel that God has told me I am NOT ready to date.

    Votes: 2 11.8%

  • I have other ideas of how to tell you are NOT ready to date... (please share in your post)

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Total voters
    17
seoulsearch

seoulsearch

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Hey Singles,

I've heard a lot of people talk and write about "being ready to date" or "not being ready to date".

So tell me, how do you know you're ready to date? And now do you know you're NOT ready to date? How exactly can you tell? Is there some sort of list, and if you can say you've accomplished 70% of what's on it, are you then ready to date? If you've only achieved 40%, does that mean you're not ready?

I tried my best to work with the given poll format so yes, I know that some things won't technically be answers but will be an introduction to the next list of choices. The poll is multiple choice and anonymous. Some of the answers are serious, and some are silly--have fun with this but I'd love to see some serious discussions as well.

And please feel free to add your own ideas to add to the checklist in your post.
 
AAAPlus

AAAPlus

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I believe the checklist goes something along the lines of;

1. Have I found someone I want to date? Check = ready to date
2. I haven't found one person in particular, but I want to date someone . Check = ready to date

And if neither of those are checked, the conclusion is "not ready to date"
 
seoulsearch

seoulsearch

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AAAPlus said:
I believe the checklist goes something along the lines of;

1. Have I found someone I want to date? Check = ready to date
2. I haven't found one person in particular, but I want to date someone . Check = ready to date

And if neither of those are checked, the conclusion is "not ready to date"
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Wow. I think I just wrote 40 answers to a poll for nothing. :D

AAA, remind me to check with you first anytime someone tells me to "keep it short, sweet, and to the point!" :p
 
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arwen7

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#4
#4
I feel like I am signing up for eharmony :p

Also, maybe I missed it but where is, 'Yes, I am ready to date'?
 
seoulsearch

seoulsearch

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Since there were only 40 answers available (and my brain was fuzzy from a long day at work)... Yes! Please add any points or topics of discussion that I missed in the poll! :)
 
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zaoman32

Guest
#7
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I know I'm not ready to date, and by now we should all know why this is so difficult for me to avoid.
 
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Jullianna

Guest
#8
#8
*tapes off zaoman's personal space and makes one of those dramatic britneyesque JUST LEAVE ZAOMAN ALONE videos*

 

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NodMyHeadLikeYeah

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Im not really sure im ready for the following reasons

- I would have to talk
- If we go on a date i'd have to change out of my sweat pants
- Men say dumb things

On the other hand i feel like im ready to date beeeeeecause

-I really am becoming the crazy cat lady
-people will start thinking im gay if im not married in a couple years
-I cant keep playing scrabble by myself
-I want free meals
 
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zaoman32

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#10
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NodMyHeadLikeYeah said:
Im not really sure im ready for the following reasons

- I would have to talk
- If we go on a date i'd have to change out of my sweat pants
- Men say dumb things

On the other hand i feel like im ready to date beeeeeecause

-I really am becoming the crazy cat lady
-people will start thinking im gay if im not married in a couple years
-I cant keep playing scrabble by myself
-I want free meals
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who said anything about changing out of sweat pants?

On the other hand if I was a girl I wouldn't want to date guys either because we're dumb and ungrateful, so good point there.
 
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arwen7

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Since mine is not up there, and shaving and bathing is a regular occurrence and I don't have pets, my poll vote: Signs that You ARE Ready to Date: (check all that apply)
Appears that there has been two votes on that one. Hmm.

Man I'm on here too much
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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NodMyHeadLikeYeah said:
Im not really sure im ready for the following reasons

- I would have to talk
- If we go on a date i'd have to change out of my sweat pants
- Men say dumb things

On the other hand i feel like im ready to date beeeeeecause

-I really am becoming the crazy cat lady
-people will start thinking im gay if im not married in a couple years
-I cant keep playing scrabble by myself
-I want free meals
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You wouldn't have to do those for me, Nod. You'd be too busy chomping down McDonald's food that you wouldn't be able to talk and sweatpants are the perfect dating attire if you ask me!! :)
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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arwen7 said:
Since mine is not up there, and shaving and bathing is a regular occurrence and I don't have pets, my poll vote: Signs that You ARE Ready to Date: (check all that apply)
Appears that there has been two votes on that one. Hmm.

Man I'm on here too much
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Nonsense, Arwen! You're not on here enough! :)

You know that SNL skit where Christopher Walken keeps saying "we need more cowbell"? Well, I'm saying we need more Arwen! :D ...and I think others would agree.
 
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arwen7

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zeroturbulence said:
Nonsense, Arwen! You're not on here enough! :)

You know that SNL skit where Christopher Walken keeps saying "we need more cowbell"? Well, I'm saying we need more Arwen! :D ...and I think others would agree.
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HAHAHA! Yes, that one is great!
I counted- I posted 21 times in 2 days :eek: yeesh!
 

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Chrissy77

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" How ready are you to date"

#3..Are the men ready to try to handle you?
#2..Are you ready to not be so outspoken?
And #1...Are you ready to let go and let God be in control of any relationship you are in?

I'm thinking maybe I need to get a checklist to have a man fill out once he asks me on a date to make sure he is ready to date ME.:)
 
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NodMyHeadLikeYeah

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Chrissy77 said:
" How ready are you to date"

#3..Are the men ready to try to handle you?
#2..Are you ready to not be so outspoken?
And #1...Are you ready to let go and let God be in control of any relationship you are in?

I'm thinking maybe I need to get a checklist to have a man fill out once he asks me on a date to make sure he is ready to date ME.:)
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No, no and no... Could this be a problem?
 
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Stuey

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Chrissy77 said:
" How ready are you to date"

#3..Are the men ready to try to handle you?
#2..Are you ready to not be so outspoken?
And #1...Are you ready to let go and let God be in control of any relationship you are in?

I'm thinking maybe I need to get a checklist to have a man fill out once he asks me on a date to make sure he is ready to date ME.:)
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What would this involve?

@ Error - If it is at night some sensible shoes and a jacket. :p
 
Ritter

Ritter

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This thread indicates what is wrong with society. We're not giving people the means nor do we acknowledge their capacity to mature fast enough to begin dating.

Sadly, the thought is realistic and correct. People these days are not, by and large as they are too busy growing up until age 56 in which they realize their lives were wasted.
 
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