Our local newspaper ran the most amazing survey a few weeks ago. At first I thought it was pretty funny but after I finished reading it I felt a bit depressed. They talked to 500 people who admitted they had tried to find true love via the internet, and had eventually met that person in the flesh. Here's some of the things they came up with.

Women reported that over 80% of the men they met lied about things the women considered important. In order, Marital Status or 'degree of marital separation'. Job importance. Having a job, period. Height. weight. Amount of hair. Size of sexual organ. (I'm just repeating what they said) Type of car. Having a car period. The desire to have a long term relationship rather than a short affair.

Men reported that close to 85% of the women they later met in person lied about something. In order, their weight. Age. Using old or 'doctored' photos. Being on medication. Not understanding that the relationship 'wasn't forever'.

Only 8% had no complaints when they finally met each other in person. Less than 10% continued on with the relationship after finally meeting.

Those are bad odds. Maybe the old fashioned ways are still the best.

Twice shy