Internet dating . . .?

I have never dated anyone I have met of the net. I would like to hear your views and stories of anyone who has dated online the good aswell as the outright horrific . . .





I would appreciate your views to help me decide whether this is something I should try out . . .


thanks

Internet dating . . .?
A nephew of mine is now married to his 'internet connection'! He from Chichester, Sussex, England, She from Ohio, and they live in New York! (And they're such odd-balls, they wouldn't have found anyone locally!!)
Reply:I haven't either, but I am really sceptical of the whole thing. I'm sure it does work for some people, but it's a massive gamble, and I'd rather life would bring the love of my life to me in person, not as an online character...
Reply:i never done this before but it is not a bad idea!!!!!!!!!
Reply:i have and have been succesful, but be careful
Reply:I used internet dating to meet the person I'm now married to, yes it works.
Reply:You found me in woundedbird@gmail.com we will enjoy.
Reply:not a good idea
Reply:I would recommend it. People warn you to be carefull but you're just as likely to get involved with the wrong sort if you met them in a club. So long as you are sensible and demand respect from the men on the sight, there are a few chancers but at least you get to sift through them properly before you meet anyone. There may be some who lie about their appearence and marital status but if you ask clever questions you can soon spot them. It gives you a chance to meet people you would never have had the chance to meet before Internet, and that can't be a bad thing :)
Reply:Its as good or as bad as dating a casual acquaintance. Just because many stalkers and molesters thrive on net doesn't mean that you should not trust anyone and just because you trust someone on net doesn't mean that he cannot be a molester or a stalker. You can listen to your heart but do not switch off your brain at least for the first few meetings.
Reply:I have and I really enjoyed it. I knew the person for over a year and went and visited them and had a really good time. They turned out to be even more fun then they said they were. Be cautious and don't get wrapped up in any fakes or lies which there are plentiful. But you look like an intelligent lady so give it a try and make sure to give it some time and don't be picky and explore
Reply:I met my partner in yahoo chat. There was an instant connection, we met 10 days later, have been together for 10 months now and plan to move in together soon. He lives 2 hours away though , which means we can only meet up at the weekend. I am very much in love with him :)
Reply:It is a good way to know new people, and why not find a new love. I was dating someone myself but it did not work because of my job and the distance, it was a really great connection between us. I would say it would be a great relationship. Too bad didn't work. But give it a try, just be careful when the meeting date comes up, choose a public place, etc. Good luck!!
Reply:I have tried Internet Dating and do not think that there is anything desperate about it, as it is hard to meet members of the opposite sex as my social group is male dominated, it has to be a better way of people than in a club ie loud music, cant hear what people are saying and their drunk, just from experience make sure that you do have some things in common and see a photo first before meeting them. Im surprised somebody like you judging from your pic has trouble finding a bloke!
Reply:well i just learned 2 use pc last may,got on2 a dating site,got talking 2 a guy and 3 wks later i went 2 meet him and 3 wks after that he moved in with me,and now 1 yr on,we,re getting married in august,go 4 it,
Reply:I agree with sharky.


and........


I'm a rapist. hahahahahhahaha!!
Reply:hell... i don't know....but wounded bird would like to give you a little first hand experience....





what i do know is that...you talk alot on here so maybe your relationship builds on something more than a physical attraction...even if it was that initially....





also...people go on about rapists and murderers and shiit.... like the net is the only place these people hang out..... like you can't meet one in a bar or something..... duh
Reply:the first two words you needed to remmeber it s BE CAREFUL . i have met some nice people of the net . i only saw them only then we never talk again . the main thing to be careful with it .
Reply:it works for allot of people and allot of people find true love and some get married.... when you get chatting to some stranger from a dating on line site you can tell allot about a person after a few hours of chat ... however .... you cant really judge a person unless its in the flesh face to face.... when you do decide to try one of these websites and think you would like to arrange to meet someone,( which i think you will after looking at some of your previous questions and answers here) do a search on that person first ,after all you are the police and have this facility at your disposal, it dosent matter how good a judge of character you are you could be chatting with a rapist or murderer or worse and some of these bad seeds can lie and entice very well ... so beware and good luck in your quest xxx xxx
Reply:May I email my experience to you?
Reply:I think most people can chat more openly online than they can face to face, you can get to know someone better. Talk on the phone plenty of times before you meet someone.