I would have just responded: “apparently we would not be a good match. I prefer women who are rational, intelligent, and can think for themselves as opposed to an automaton who simply parrots what they consume from the news media”.
"If you are truly looking for a relationship where you are not allowed close contact with other people such as your family, a relationship where you do as you are told without question, a relationship where if you question anything you are gaslighted and told you are crazy, a relationship where you will not be allowed to work, shop or have fun without an unnecessary medical procedure,...Look no further, you are in that relationship now! Enjoy your relationship with the pharmaceutical companies and your government. "
Why don’t you simply add a ‘true blood’ requirement to your dating profile and state that you’d like to have children someday and don’t have the time/energy to become involved with someone who will most likely not be able to fulfill your long term plans?
I would have just responded: “apparently we would not be a good match. I prefer women who are rational, intelligent, and can think for themselves as opposed to an automaton who simply parrots what they consume from the news media”.
Not bad.
“ while I am flattered that you are interested in me, it’s obvious that I have much better options. I wish you well!”
Much more eloquent!
Yeah. It seems odd to put that much effort into a response to someone who had just proven to be so incredibly stupid.
You did good. That's a response that could shake the cognitive dissonance a bit.
I would have asked if she had a sister, who is smarter
Clever.
You could of also added...
"If you are truly looking for a relationship where you are not allowed close contact with other people such as your family, a relationship where you do as you are told without question, a relationship where if you question anything you are gaslighted and told you are crazy, a relationship where you will not be allowed to work, shop or have fun without an unnecessary medical procedure,...Look no further, you are in that relationship now! Enjoy your relationship with the pharmaceutical companies and your government. "
"So... you're not looking for anything long-term right now."
Why don’t you simply add a ‘true blood’ requirement to your dating profile and state that you’d like to have children someday and don’t have the time/energy to become involved with someone who will most likely not be able to fulfill your long term plans?