<human>: At 29 I like to think I'm a pretty great catch on paper in that I'm attractive, smart, independent and successful. That said, I've been legit single for pretty much my entire life, and I am really bummed out about it at this point. I've had casual relationships, but no one that I've ever brought home to my parents.

I do a lot of online dating, and have learned that what makes me happy is a strong/confident alpha male type, who can put up with my personality and isn't intimidated by my success or independence. Mixed in with the duds and guys who weren't into me, I've also met a few who seemed to fit what I needed, but then turned me off for whatever reason. (Reasons in the past have been: not on my wavelength mentally, had zero ambition and a DUI years ago, seemed way too eager/smothered me with dumb texts after first date, etc.)

I'm worried that I might be sabotaging myself by going with my gut and not giving these guys a second or third date. Has anyone been in this situation before, and if so, did you give the guy the benefit of the doubt and have it work in your favor?

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<bot>: version: Should I give guys who show some promise (despite turning me off somehow) another shot? Has this worked for anyone else where you ended up in a good relationship with that person?