When putting they are "open-minded" or looking for someone who is on their dating profile. I obviously know the definition of the word but I feel like there is some hidden meaning in this context. Is that code for I want to have sex on the first date? Or I'm looking for someone into anal?
I think that would all depend on the context of his profile honestly. It could legit mean an open-minded person or could mean something else entirely. I think it's a go with your gut sort of thing.
Like for example this guys says he's looking for a woman that's down to earth and open minded. And then he goes on to say he likes to grill out, blah blah blah
Post by jellymankelly on Jan 26, 2015 20:53:48 GMT -5
In my experience, "open minded" in a dating profile means that he wants to be able to bang other women freely while he's dating you. However, it's possible that I just encountered some shitty people who don't know what "open minded" actually means...
Like for example this guys says he's looking for a woman that's down to earth and open minded. And then he goes on to say he likes to grill out, blah blah blah
Could be a few things... Doesn't want a woman who believes in the "traditional gender roles" Could be has a few kinks and wants a woman who would be ok with those.
"This prick is asking for someone here to bring him to task Somebody give me some dirt on this vacuous mass so we can at last unmask him I'll pull the trigger on it, someone load the gun and cock it While we were all watching, he got Washington in his pocket."
"This prick is asking for someone here to bring him to task Somebody give me some dirt on this vacuous mass so we can at last unmask him I'll pull the trigger on it, someone load the gun and cock it While we were all watching, he got Washington in his pocket."
Post by lexxasaurus on Jan 26, 2015 22:54:10 GMT -5
I wouldn't read into it. I would classify my friends and my partner as open minded. I'm super alternative, liberal and non-traditional - open minded to me just describes someone who would take any or all of that with ease.
Post by jojoandleo on Jan 26, 2015 23:07:25 GMT -5
Living in the south- it typically means liberal here.
I don't like calling consensual sex between adults creepy. I save that word for, like, woody Allen fucking his adopted daughter. I could never swing because I am a jealous bitch, but that doesn't make it creepy.
Post by Mrs.Rad888 on Jan 26, 2015 23:16:05 GMT -5
I think it means that he's in a non-traditional living situation that women before have judged him poorly for. Like he and his XW/XGF are still living together because of the kids/health insurance/waiting for the house to sell. Or he's unable to find a job due to his rap sheet, so he sells pot out of his basement. He's got something questionable in his life, and if you aren't willing to date him despite this stuff, you are just intolerant.
That wasn't what I said or meant to imply. I said "it makes me think they want to be swingers OR something oddly kinky or creepy". Like something a bit more unusual for many people hence the "open mind", KWIM? (although swinging is something that would not be for me, but that's besides the point)
I sometimes say I am looking for someone open-minded when asked what I am looking for and yes it means a ton of things to me. First someone who isn't judgemental of others even if their situation is different than yours, liberal, and yes would be open to some kink.
I thought it meant open minded to try new things: like fishing, hunting, the opera, sporting events or anything else he may be interested in. After seeing these answers, I'm glad I'm not on a dating website ...yet! lol
I have "open-minded" somewhere in my profile, but I just put it on there because I live in an extremely conservative area that is frequently close minded to any culture / beliefs other than right wing, Christian, socially conservative ones. It never crossed my mind people could think I'm a freak because of it lol! Then again, I probably am a freak by South Carolina's standards.
That wasn't what I said or meant to imply. I said "it makes me think they want to be swingers OR something oddly kinky or creepy". Like something a bit more unusual for many people hence the "open mind", KWIM? (although swinging is something that would not be for me, but that's besides the point)
"This prick is asking for someone here to bring him to task Somebody give me some dirt on this vacuous mass so we can at last unmask him I'll pull the trigger on it, someone load the gun and cock it While we were all watching, he got Washington in his pocket."
I've seen it used several different ways. It can just mean open to new experiences, people and ideas. That could include sexual experiences. That's what it sounds like from your description.
I've also seen it used the other way. It can sometimes have a more douchey meaning. "Oh, baby, you don't want to do that? Come on and be open-minded." I think that's the sense that other posters consider to be creepy. More like: open to anything that I want regardless of your personal feelings.
When I see it, I think "open minded" means he was with some harpy who didn't want to have fun or deviate from the norm. Or that it's just a blah cliche thing to say. Anything to fill the space. "I'm a nice guy, with a job, own place and a car. Looking for an open minded, kind, attractive woman." WTF does any of that mean? I'm downright bitchy and snarky, but many would definitely say I'm kind. What does attractive mean? :\ I wouldn't read too much into it.
Like for example this guys says he's looking for a woman that's down to earth and open minded. And then he goes on to say he likes to grill out, blah blah blah
I would think that would mean someone who isn't conservative and likes to try new things.
I don't think it necessarily has to do with sex at all or having an open relationship based on that context.