This is my second time on Match since my divorce over 2 years ago. The first experience was ok I suppose, with some dates, and surprisingly, a few one-night stands; something after being married most of my adult life and inexperienced in dating was a surprise to me. I went into it (both times) understanding that men are always going to bombard women with tons of flattering e-mails, so I knew beforehand this would inflate anyone's ego, male or female - seriously hampering my search for dates or romance. I am a decently attractive guy, late 30's, divorced, with no kids and a home. What I guess is most discouraging is these attractive women I try and make contact with are extremely uninterested apparently. I believe they are mutual matches to my looks - I try not to live in a fantasy world and chase 10's, I'd give me a 7.5 and for God's sake, I have all my teeth, and no felonies! I mean, when this is my benchmark, how can I fail? Nice-looking, polite, in decent shape, and a good job. Miserably, I submit. I send out probably 5 e-mails a week, and many initially write back. That's about as far as it goes. Usually, they read my considerately written e-mail, where I attempt to make them laugh, compliment, just generally be myself. I'm lucky if I get a response. My story mirrors many guys on here - I have had others read my profile, and one office worker commented, "wow, I bet you get tons of responses"...of course, bless her heart, she's married. She has no clue about this "match-world" I live in. I live in a relatively small town in Georgia, between 2 large cities. Geographically challenged to say the least. I live alone and no longer hang around my ex'es circle, which, unfortunately, was my circle, too. Trust me, most women in this town close to my age range are married with 3 kids. I'm just looking for someone to hopefully make mutually happy. I think I am looking in the wrong place. I used to think that wrong place was the bar, but even that seems easier to meet women in at this point. I just don't get it. I wont re-up for this service. I need to meet someone I am mutually attracted to...trouble is, there must be about 10 million other "7.5 guys" on here. Put your money to better use and join a gym, or find a church with a singles group. I'm quickly beginning to become jaded towards this whole process. Good luck to you. Oh, and avoid telling them you just want to "meet a woman you can make happy", and actually mean it. It has a way of dashing your hopes - I guess they sterotype you as some needy psycho, slick liar,etc, versus just a lonely guy looking for a potential mate. Again, best of luck to you.