Rules

Some basic rules to follow if you decide to go the online dating route.
1. Pictures are a must. Pictures with a date stamp, or a current event somewhere in the background are the best.
2. My mother is 22 years older than me. If you are closer in age to my mom than me, leave me alone. 
3. I am 21 years older than my son. If you are closer in age to my son than me, leave me alone.
4. A conversation involves two people. It also involves questions and interaction. You cannot send a message with no content, and no inquisitions and expect an answer.
5. Be realistic in your search. If you live in Arizona, and are staying living in Arizona, don't contact me in Iowa. I am not 10 and I do NOT need a pen pal.
6. Please realize that just because I answered your email, does not mean that I suddenly blocked out every other one. Yes, I am probably emailing or texting more than just you. This isn't junior high. We are grown ups. Deal.
7. An agreement to go to dinner is just that, an agreement to go to dinner. It takes a whole lot more than a 2 for $20 meal at Applebee's to win someone over. Dinner. That's all.
And lastly
8. The word Date is not a synonym for sex. I have a dictionary if you don't believe me.
(Some I have encountered, some not, just my list for today.)