I realize that there are television shows that show real live matchmakers that are working in the 21st century.  Unfortunately, most of us are not independently wealthy and cannot afford that cost with today’s ever higher spirally cost of living.

I resorted – guess I definitely need an attitude adjustment, eh? – to online personal sites.  I am not into answering a million questions so that the site can find my “perfect” match.  I want to post how I see myself – the drawback in this is that we do not always see ourselves as others see us – and let others respond to that image. 

I have a profile on two different online sites.  I also meet plenty of people through my job and through my friends.  But the question always comes around to how do you screen those you may or may not want to meet. 

At first, I thought age was a good determinent (is that even a word?).  I have a range that is my “ideal.”  Do we hold fast to our ideals?  If my age range is 37-50, do I respond to the 33 year old?  To the 59 year old?  If my ideal involves an educated man, do I respond the “some college” guy or the “high school” educated guy?

Do our preconceived ideas prevent us from finding happiness and meeting the right person?