I was on a few dating sites a couple of years ago. (I don't include this site as a dating site since the only people I meet here and make a connection to live too far away). I got phished a lot and met a lot of conspiracy believers. One that I spoke to on the phone told me that we never really landed on the moon and the earth is flat. I met one guy who ended up shooting up his neighborhood and was found too incompetent to stand trial. Honestly, I only met one guy that I actually liked, but we only went out a few times. Distance seemed to be the factor there. My point is, a lot of people who are on dating sites are there out of desperation. And you really cannot tell if you like someone by their profile. I try to be honest in my profile, mentioning that I am an atheist and I use medical marijuana. Both of those things can get a really bad reaction.

Hopefully you will find a non-troll someday...keep looking...or not...either way..."Just keep swimming...just keep swimming"

You did the right thing. As for me, I'm not grumpy. I do complain but it is usually about those who complain or think something special is owed to them. Not negative here but just a realist.

I'm whimsically grumpy.

Well, even though in most photos I MAY look kind f "grouchy" in actuality I'm not what you think you may see.
I'm just of those people who are so often lost in thought/thoughts and have such things running through their minds almost 24/7.

this is ridiculous

i think it is crap

People….

I'm not sure I come across as grouchy? Call it BS if you want to but I have really bad TMJ. I can't open my mouth very wide at all. Way back before I became a vegetarian I had to flatten out a Whopper just to take a bite.

Why is that relevant? Because it makes it really hard to smile in any way that shows my top teeth. So, I have a really difficult time forcing a smile for a selfie. Usually I have to get a friend to tell a bunch of stupid jokes before we can catch one good image where you can see my full smile. The only way to fix my TMJ is to have my jaw broken in four places and wired shut... so that's a no-go.

I haven't had a lot of luck on the dating apps. Now I'm actually considering hiring a photographer for my photos.

I'm not sure what else to do about it. I'm actually a very friendly and engaging conversationalist in real life.

Ahh, trumptards. They never seem to be able to read with any kind of understanding or comprehension, that is if they can read at all.

Well, I guess making it to a second date is a major accomplishment.

I agree re: smiles in pictures, and grouchy people. I think it is poor form when first getting to know someone to launch a series of complaints. I look for people who are happy, and optimistic about the future. You are to be commended for sticking to your high standards. Settling....is settling.

And no, no Trumpsters, ever.

I admire you for your tenacity. I totally believe some people just don't read, or pay attention to what they read. That was a waste of your time and his. I think your time is more valuable, he sounds like he's just taking up space until he shuffles off this mortal coil.