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    The Stages Of Online Dating

    Online dating and mating has become a way of life. If only it were simple...

    1. Anticipation: I'm gonna set up a profile and meet Mr. Right.

    2. Hope: There are so many fish in the sea!

    3. Patience: When will I get a message?

    4. Happiness: Yessss I got a message!

    5. Wanted: So many messages!

    6. Overwhelmed: Too many messages! Can't. keep. up.

    7. Frustration: The good ones are ignoring me!

    8. Excitement: Scored a date!

    9. Reality: Why doesn't he look like his photos...AT ALL?!

    10. Shock: Why does he have so many weird hobbies?

    11. Settling: I guess he's alright...

    12. Admittance: I'd rather be at home with my DVR.

    13. Rejection: What did I do wrong?

    14. Disappointment: I'll never find someone.

    15. Acceptance: Single 4Eva!