Originally posted by Him
...In her ad she says that she is specifically looking for someone that is ready for a serious relationship.
Basic rule: look at what they do, not what they say.
Repeat that. Then understand.
She's on the internet, which is the ultimate bar/club pickup joint slash meat-factory there is, and she's spewing about meeting only someone ready for something serious-----WTF??? So who isn't ready for a life-transforming long term relationship??? If you're just shy of Jeezus-H-Christ coming back, I'm ready for ya!
But she's trolling the internet (as in fishing trolling, not internet trolling...)
So, look at what she's doing, not what she's saying...which means: the fundamental rules remain, nothing's changed.
So use C&F, etc. (this doesn't replace the "get out there already and meet her" advice above, which I think is dead-right...)
Her last email was kind of chatty but the last sentence was "So what are you looking for in a relationship?"
This is a test.
I think I know what I want in a relationship.
Who cares what you want. Woops--I gotta explain that--yes, you absolutely have to know what you want, but that's not what she's driving at. She will listen attentively to your answer to that question and may even respond sensitively.
Will she be your GF??? No.
The question isn't about what you want, she's testing you here. You can say almost anything here, it's how you say it that she's looking for.
But wanted opinions on how to handle this. Answer directly, dodge, C&f or what? How would you guys respond?
C&F. Or whatever makes you feel most alive and on top of your game.
Screw her, don't answer.