Is your dating GPS broken?
On the Bravo show Millionaire Matchmaker, Patty Sanger is often referring to the ” picker.” It’s like some sort of uncontrollable dating GPS device that steers us toward a specific type.
She thinks that the male picker is, well his picker and women tend to pick based on security and wealth . A bit sexist I think, but I suppose women aren’t considered as visual as men are in this regard.
I can’t with say with certainty that I have a single picker. If I were to have one though, it would be my brain. I am very much into a man’s intellect and heaven help me if the man has an extensive vocabulary. Seriously.
When we talked about chasing the instant connection this week, I started thinking of the routes and paths we take looking for it. Are we looking for love in the right places? Is there a right place?
Even when all conditions are right, we’re around those who have common likes and interests, our dating GPS can still direct us the wrong way. I’d argue that we can sometimes even get lost – and you know how some of us are about asking for directions.
Do you think you follow your instincts? Do you trust what your gut tells you? Does it generally guide you in the right direction?
Is it better to be lead by your head or your heart? Do you ever get a sense that your dating GPS is broken or malfunctioning? If so, how can it get fixed?
P.S. Maybe your Dating GPS can steer you toward Modern Day Matchmaker’s event this Saturday. The Quarterly Atlanta brings a new twist to mixing and mingling with flow dating (equal parts networking, speed dating, flirting marathon). It’s sophisticated singles networking socially. Get your pickers ready!
P.S.S One Degree From Me is offering Misadventures in Atlanta lucky readers a chance to win admission. The first 5 guys and first 5 girls to email their name, age, phone number and why they believe they are so fly and a great catch (brandon@onedegreefrom.me) gets a shot at it. Good luck!
By Wise Diva, Misadventures in Atlanta Dating Blog
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Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
1:14 pm
Now matter how pretty, nice shape or great in bed a woman is there is a man somewhere who can not stand her.
Randyt (aka "tired of this coolie work, need to get on a plane somewhere)
February 24th, 2011
1:14 pm
LOL at MC H. Long as she didn’t point those things at you, I guess okay. Been with some and taken toys to bed a few times but not to the point where I was comfortable being on the receiving end. Driving is okay though, LOL
Raqi V
February 24th, 2011
1:16 pm
RandyT, that was once the case but women have learned you better be prepared because some duds will try to slip it in naked. Some relying on not showing with a raincoat as the ploy. LOL
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
1:16 pm
So, I guess “pu-ta” is the offending portion of the word “repu-tation”…
So, so stupid…
Randyt (aka "tired of this coolie work, need to get on a plane somewhere)
February 24th, 2011
1:17 pm
“Men are so gullable. LOL A pretty face does not a good woman, great mate or hot sex make”. AHHH, but butt ugly can take the wind out of a man’s sails pretty quick too.
Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
1:18 pm
Most psycho crazy women have the best sex, that is a fact. It is just do we want to deal with it all?
Willie Dynamite
February 24th, 2011
1:19 pm
Fellas – In regards to Halle. I forget who said it but something along these lines; ‘Show me a beautiful woman and I’ll show you a man thats tired of F’n her’ Plus I pesonally believe Halle is just a bad lay. What you mean you too pretty to take one to the dome, Get outta here with that.
Raqi V
February 24th, 2011
1:19 pm
Purple and the same goes for you menfolk. To me my husband is the absolute greatest but I do know that somewhere out there there’s a woman that would love to see him hanging torturously in the middle of Peachtree by his sack.
Simple Man!!!!
February 24th, 2011
1:21 pm
“Took me to her bedroom and pulled a BOX of vibrators out from under her bed. ”
LOL..Does anyone else here watch that show ” Shameless” on Showtime????
Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
1:24 pm
Willie, that is possible. LOL
Raqi, lol I have some women that hate me too
Simple Man, how are you?
Raqi V
February 24th, 2011
1:26 pm
WillieD, my brother told me he read that too. He says she is about as pretty as a knot on a log. LOL
I think you will understand that statement.
cba
February 24th, 2011
1:29 pm
@Raqi, I’ll have to give Mr Munson a break because he’s 80+, probably 70+ when he made that comment. But Larry liked those young females at UGA
Simple Man!!!!
February 24th, 2011
1:29 pm
Whats good Purple???
DreamsMaterialize "Free Me-Lo"
February 24th, 2011
1:31 pm
Men are so gullable. LOL A pretty face does not a good woman, great mate or hot sex make
Yeah we know, we still keep on hoping we can have all of them. lol
Willie Dynamite
February 24th, 2011
1:31 pm
SimpMan -how was that Steak and brew last night? Careful about coming in hear talking about TV shows. You were spose to watch the Game and/or highlights only. 4Real still got the signs and you know RandyT keep the T-shirts.
Purp/Kush – make the call
Dan - Simply...Superior
February 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
@PR – you are correct! But Halle isn’t crazy.
She’s “cut the lights off I don’t want you to see me just after being name People’s most beautiful woman” insecure/crazy.
@Raqi – not that anybody put her BI in the streets, but “bad lay” is not among the criticisms that I’ve heard.
Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
It’s All Good, Simple Man.
Randyt (aka "tired of this coolie work, need to get on a plane somewhere)
February 24th, 2011
1:35 pm
If it is any consolation to the ladies, we men know we are making azzes of ourselves whena pretty woman sttarts jerkingour chain. Strange physiological changes…tongue gets thick, goofy grin, start stuttering…thinking the whole time that we must look like total idiots. Something chemical I guess…and usually toxic or at least bad for our health.
Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
1:35 pm
Willie, I am watching him. I hoe he watched a game instead of “The Game” lol
Leggs
February 24th, 2011
1:35 pm
@Raqi V ~ I had mine burned and then tied in one of those famous boyscout knots to ensure nothing could penetrate. Everyone knows you can’t untie a boyscout knot (LOL).
Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
1:35 pm
hope
Randyt (aka "tired of this coolie work, need to get on a plane somewhere)
February 24th, 2011
1:36 pm
@ Simple man…don’t watch Shameless but heard he was “catching” and had to sit on a rubber donut the next day.
Randyt (aka "tired of this coolie work, need to get on a plane somewhere)
February 24th, 2011
1:46 pm
Off topic…just switched over to watch a few minutes of the Shuttle launch. Those guys are so lucky, I give anything if I was riding that rocket. I’d swap my checking acct and all my Delta Skymiles to buckle into the Discovery in a heartbeat. What a rush that must be. Maybe my kids will get to go up.
kimmie
February 24th, 2011
1:48 pm
So one minute men are complaining that women today won’t approach a man & ask one out, in essence, controlling their own destiny. But they have a problem when one looks out for herself by being prepared with condoms.
SMH……. the more things change the more they stay the same!
SexyCool
February 24th, 2011
1:48 pm
Who the hell is Kirk Hinrich?
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
1:52 pm
“Who the hell is Kirk Hinrich?”
Then inventor of the “Hinrich Maneuver”
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
1:52 pm
Oops.. “The” not “Then”
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
1:53 pm
You know, that would be a cool move for his signature move… If only he had one.
Leggs
February 24th, 2011
1:53 pm
Good one, i’m swiss.
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
1:54 pm
F–K! “cool NAME for his signature MOVE”
Can’t type all of a sudden…
AmazonRed™ - Show time...
February 24th, 2011
1:56 pm
I didn’t even know Kirk was in the league. I remember watching him in the Final Four…never followed him tho.
Leggs
February 24th, 2011
1:59 pm
Let’s not follow him now….what’s the topic (LOL).
Fion
February 24th, 2011
2:00 pm
Who the hell is Kirk Hinrich?
Played the point at Kansas. Broke in the leauge with Chicago. They moved him when they got Derick Rose.
MC Hammock
February 24th, 2011
2:04 pm
kimmie, not complaining at all. In fact, I prefer the latter! Always said that I would never date or marry a virgin.
cba
February 24th, 2011
2:04 pm
I think he’s younger and taller than Bibby.
Leggs
February 24th, 2011
2:05 pm
basketball player
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
2:05 pm
“Let’s not follow him now….what’s the topic?”
On a scale of 1 to 10 — 1 being metaphysical impossibility; 10 being absolute, mortal certitude — what are the chances the following bloggers will get their CTs serviced tonight:
→ BMW
→ Leggs
→ ARed
→ Slim
→ Celesea
→ SexyCool
Go! (Did I miss anyone?)
AmazonRed™ - Show time...
February 24th, 2011
2:06 pm
I think he’s younger and taller than Bibby.
He is. I watched Bibby play live in college. After I graduated I watched Hinrich play on TV.
Fion
February 24th, 2011
2:09 pm
“On a scale of 1 to 10 — 1 being metaphysical impossibility; 10 being absolute, mortal certitude — what are the chances the following bloggers will get their CTs serviced tonight:”
Hey man! That’s a trick question right?
BlackMagicWoman
February 24th, 2011
2:09 pm
SWISS…no service tonight. This station ahs been close for quite sometime now.
SexyCool
February 24th, 2011
2:13 pm
Hate you.
(lol)
DreamsMaterialize "Free Me-Lo"
February 24th, 2011
2:14 pm
swiss I’ll bite man. I’d say they’re all a 1 except the two who are in a relationship (give them about an 8).
cba
February 24th, 2011
2:14 pm
I know pro athletes make alot of money but they are human like the rest of us.
How would any of you feel if your boss tap you on the shoulder and say follow me into the office.
Give me the key and you are to report tomorrow to your new job in Billing Montana. I don’t care how much you make, that wouldn’t be a good feeling.
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
2:15 pm
Why the hate, SC? Your odds are among the best of the group…
Fion
February 24th, 2011
2:15 pm
@Dreams
Put the pipe down. Just say “No”.
SexyCool
February 24th, 2011
2:18 pm
Cause you are such a sh!*t starter. But…you keep me laughing.
Purple Rain "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
February 24th, 2011
2:19 pm
Sexy Cool 10
Slim 8.5
Celsea 7.5
ARed 5
Leggs 2
BMW negative 3
Fion
February 24th, 2011
2:20 pm
@Purp
Now, that’s funny! lol.
i'm swiss™ ("FREE ME.LO")
February 24th, 2011
2:21 pm
WRONG!
The correct answer is 6.9
Next topic:
In a steel-cage death match between Janet Jackson and Lil’ Kim, staged at a simultaneous production of the Super Bowl halftime show, and the Emmy’s, which combatant’s breastseses would be exposed first?
Fion
February 24th, 2011
2:23 pm
Hold up man, Damn! Do you really want to see Lil Kim’s Breastesesesesesese!