I just don't understand why people get on these dating sites, and then misrepresent themselves, saying they are the most honest person you will every know, and then fill you with a bunch of lies. If they are on here trying to meet people, don't they know they will eventually be found out? Or maybe they have a different motive???

Actually it kinda makes sense, you're supposed to sell yourself on here. A lot of people have a misunderstanding that selling = BSing.

I consider myself to be a salesmen, so of course I don't think selling and BSing go together.

I consider myself a salesmen, because I literally sell stuff online.

Well I could never be a salesperson if I had to misrepresent the product. And relationships are not the same as buying and selling a product.

You don't have to misrepresent to sell, in fact it's illegal to do so.

You are marketing yourself here, if you are here for a relationship. You're advertising that you are available and looking, and what you have to offer, and what you will accept.

Exactly!!!! So why be dishonest?

It's their version of the truth I suppose.

Dunno. Never will figure that one out!

I struggled with this question for a long time.
Then it hit me........
People are just people.....
they do strange stuff.....
They say strange stuff......
and it just don't make no sense.
I finnally just quit tryin to figure it out.
I can spot bs relatively easy now.....
and I just.....
Move along!!!!!!

Not everyone is "marketable", and some can't accept themselves and lack the motivation to change what they don't like about themselves, so they would rather hide it from themselves and others, or at least attempt to do so.

To make the statement, "I am honest" or "I'm an honest person" or "I never lie" or "I always tell the truth" is rediculous!

If you are honest and state those things...you tell the truth. But if you are NOT honest, you will state those things as well...you lie!

You have to remember that each person you meet on this site is placing an advertisement by way of a profile. You aren't really meeting "them", you're meeting their Public Relations Representative!

Unlike car dealers, loan companies, attorneys, etc., their advertisements (profiles) are not required to place small print, known as a disclaimer, at the bottom of the page.

Like the OP, I have never understood what people have to gain by lying about who they are, what they look like (posting outdated pictures or even pictures of someone else), what they do for a living, or how they feel about things. Once they meet someone, they can't possibly keep up the front for any real period of time. The truth always surfaces.

Unfortunately, you just have to learn that, while reading profiles, take everything...the picture...the statements...etc. with a grain of salt. Don't assume you are seeing a true picture.

It's not their vision of the truth when they lie about their age by 20 years.

That too. Some people don't even realize they are doing it.

I don't know why people don't believe that I really am a mutant poodle.

Same reason they don't believe I'm a cat. :\

Oh I never assume! And it's those that lie that make it difficult for those who are truly honest.

I hear ya!

hahahaha!!!

Some people are going to tell you what you want to hear so they can get
what they want out of you. It sucks but it's the way of the world.

Well don't you think it would be pretty obvious if you actually did meet in person and there's a 20 year difference in the age you are and the age you said you were?

I would....Notice!!!!!

Well, some people do look pretty good for their age. :P