Exclusive Dating Service's

Wow, why does it surprise me?
I mean in a world of IM's, super speed texting, 'E-harmonize your life' and 'meet the match of your life' via email promises. Why would it surprise me that there are also just as many offerings for 'exclusive dating services'.

Does it not seem too good to be true? These ad's that promise you the opportunity of meeting someone, 'exclusive, financially secure and ready to marry'..... and all you have to do is send them professional photography head shots - full length shots and a bio about yourself. UHHHMMM
Sounds too good to be true right? I mean this sounds easy doesn't it. I mean you get a professional head hunter, who prowls their list of exclusive clients for you. Then they arrange your 1st meeting and poof, just like that, your prince charming awaits and by the sounds of their advertisement, he might come with his own horse and castle. Are you interested in signing up yet???

I mean they say "exclusive and financially secure", sounds more like it could be, reclusive and they are over extended on their credit line..... What is 'exclusive' anyway?

I mean I myself won't date just anyone, I am very picky, especially after the last one.... so does this make me exclusive?

My next question would be if they are such a great catch. Why have they not already found someone. I mean don't you think they probably have every hot babe, with hair extensions, a size 0 body and cosmetic enhancements in town knocking down their door for that ultra elusive opportunity.

But still it intrigues me, I mean they offer up these kinds of statistics to get you to sign up:

30% Couple up on the 1st introduction
Explain this one, I mean I might have a 30% chance myself if I were ready and willing at the local bar on any given night...Cant they do better than that, this isn't making me want to sign up. I think I would have a better than 30% chance if I just get out and be social. I mean I might have a 30% chance of getting in a car wreck during rush hour and who knows maybe I will 'run into' my soul mate.

45% Need only 3 introductions to pair off in exclusive dating relationships
So here is another statistic, based on their clients record. So are they saying that you only need to meet the person 3x before you decide to exclusively date? Or is it that within the 3rd meeting of someone "exclusive" and new you will have a 45% chance that you will start dating that person exclusively. Didn't Mom always say the "3rd time's the charm". Or was it "some people are snake charmers"?

So now I am really wondering..I don't think I have ever known for sure that by the 3rd date I would like someone enough to really date them exclusively. I mean isn't that still that 'new time' that tingly feeling in your stomach. Don't you have to wait till the 'new' wears off until you truly see each other for who they are. Then you start deciding, hey this might be someone worth dating exclusively... Or do I have it all wrong?

I guess you will have to post your comments and let me know how well you have fared with these ultra modern and hi-tech ways of dating.... Just maybe you might convince me to spend the money and go get those head shots done.... Until then I will stick to my current modus operandus. Its simple, doesn't cost me anything, I don't have to do a personality profile and I don't have to get 'winked at' in my In Box. Its really simple and rudimentary, I just simply smile at every person I see and make eye contact with. You never know who might be smiling back. It just might be an exclusive match and I didn't even have to provide head shots for this one and I didn't need a 'corporate recruiter' moonlighting as a 'match-maker' either.

I am still interested in your take on this. Post your comments. Lets see if we can do better than 30%.