I think internet dating is a fraud.
Has any man ever found a girl friend on internet dating?
I found my finace on Yahoo! chat. Totally random thing! We've been together for 3 1/2 years!
Reply:i think many have done it. it depends, sometimes it is not true. so be careful.
Reply:Definitely, I have. A lady gave me a wink from a website and I paid the money in order to write her emails. We corresponded by email and phone before IM. After a week we met in person on Christmas night. We live 105 miles apart and see each other as much as possible and do not date anyone else. We hit it off right away and laugh so hard with each other still, that our stomachs hurt. June 25th will be our 6 month anniversary. It is wonderful and amazing to have found a love so deep, so quickly. By the way, I am 56 and she is 55. We have a lot of experience in relationships and this relationship is the best one of our lives. She says that I am the best Christmas present she has ever had. What an ego boost that is. We still talk or write each day and hardly let a week go by without seeing each other. So, it really can work out. Both people have to be honest from the start and build a strong relationship from the get go. Good luck searching and surfing.
Reply:I MET MY WIFE ON THE INTERNET. BEEN MARRIED SIX YEARS -- SHE'S ABSOLUTELY THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME.
Reply:my sister met her husband through an online dating service!
Reply:My friend met his fiance on Yahoo Personals, and they're getting married in October.
Reply:i think some guy married a girl he met over halo online
Reply:I bought a rubber girl. Didn't last long.
Reply:My sister married a guy she met through an internet dating service.
So, there's one guy.
Reply:there are alot of weirdos out there, and im sure crazy girls(ive heard stories) so i am really picky who i meet, and so far i have met 2 really great guys. one ive been with for 7 mths, the other 4 mths. just dating so far cause im not looking to get too serious, but if i were, i have two extremely good options!
Reply:im like tumbleweedblues, i met my wife online and we are happily married. I prayed for my wife and thats how i met her. If you pray to GOD it doesnt matter where she from, GOD will put yall together.
Reply:YA
Reply:YES its possible....2 of my frnz got love of their lives on net chatting...now both r happily married.!!!! anythg is possible just u hv to believe on urself..
Reply:I found a guy on eharmony! We went out for a year.
Reply:I met my husband on the internet, but it wasn't a dating site. We met playing MMORPG like World of Warcraft and Dark Age of Camelot.
Reply:I haven't!!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Anyone out there had any kind of luck with Internet dating?
I would love to hear your Internet dating stories... the good the bad and the ugly!
Anyone out there had any kind of luck with Internet dating?
i met many nice men on the dating site including my current one of 15 months
just be smart and careful and don't hesitate to tell anyone sorry, i don't think we would be a good match
Anyone out there had any kind of luck with Internet dating?
i met many nice men on the dating site including my current one of 15 months
just be smart and careful and don't hesitate to tell anyone sorry, i don't think we would be a good match
How long should you wait to arrange meeting someone via internet dating?
I have been getting on with someone who I got in contact with through internet dating. We have been corresponding with someone for 6 months through email, phone %26amp; text. He keeps saying that we should meet up, so last week I took the initiative and tried to arrange a date. He agreed to meet tommorow, but then yesterday while we were texting he said something had come up (a work do) and that we are going to have to rearrange (I am guessing work do's are arranged weeks in advance?!)
Is this guy wasting my time - whats the opinion out there??
Should I bother with this guy still, or am I just being impatient?
How long should you wait to arrange meeting someone via internet dating?
He could be wasting your time, could be married? or he could just have bottled it. Have it out with him online ask him what his intentions are. Life is far too short to be wasting your precious time. If you do arrange to meet please please take a friend with you incase he turns out to be a weirdo.
Goodluck x
Reply:6 months is way too long... something like a week or 2 would be more normal
Reply:If he does it again then he's not genuine. It's all down to your own initiative. But i have to say, I met my partner over the net after 2months, yours sounds a bit over stretched. Let him arrange it, if he takes his time, makes excuses or arranges it for too far in the future then sorry, goodbye him.
Reply:6 months is pretty piss poor, no offense! 1 week is the maximum for correspondance on-line. don't go looking for meetings outside of your own town,county state and country. keep it local and in familar surroundings. you are both jerking off to somebody who doesnt exist, a wet dream as it were.
you are both at blame, leave it and move on. 6 months no meet is waaaaaaaay too long.
Reply:avoid - he's got no balls and is playing you around. Odds are, he's in a relationship (maybe not a full time one but you are not the only love interest in his life.)
Reply:......after a couple of week's after meeting, you should alway's link up via web cam, to make sure everything check's out.... If the guy turn's out completely different,... e.g.... way older,.. way younger,.. or nothing like he described, then you can apologize and imform you no longer wish to continue... If he say's he does'nt have a web cam, then suggest he use an internet cafe computer.... I would probably say, to give it another 2 week's or so, and if he seem's to duck out of a meeting all the time, then you'll have to do some re-assessing about him... Silly guy's can be found in any dating situation, either online, or offline, so however you decide to handle this, you should alway's remember to link after 2 to 3 week's on webcam, to make sure everything's cool.... Online dating is still a great way to meet, but a webcam is a really good way of verification!...
Reply:This guy is wasting your time....must be hiding something. Most internet dating happens fast. Everyone I know usually has a phone number the first day or two and call immediately and sets up a meeting within a week.
Why wait or waste time. To me - waiting or stalling is a red-flag that the person is hiding something or has a personality or social flaw.
Reply:OK, I may be being cynical here, but 'meeting' someone online isn't always genuine. He's probably a size larger than Jabba the Hutt, married, with 5 kids, and irritable bowels. Steer well clear.
Reply:If you live within driving/train distance, you should have met within the first month. If you have to make travel plans that require more than 1 day away from home, think the time to make them is now. 6 months is long enough. I think I'd be wary of this- sounds dubious. It's entirely possible that he has no intention of ever meeting you due to lying about who he is, or being married.
Reply:wait 100 yrs,,how do u know he aint jack the ripper?
Reply:Give him the benefit of the doubt. Not all work stuff is planned weeks in advance - especially considering the different professions, etc. You've already invested 6 months, you can invest a little more time.
Reply:wait until you know you are ready, and really really know him, know what he looks like, check out his details, etc etc, to prove he isn't a perve or a peado
Reply:I think you should go, You never know until you meet him, but I would make it a group thing, or meet in a very public place and dont go anywhere with him alone, I wouldnt go anywhere with him alone until you know him and trust him!
Reply:YOU SHOULD BE VERY CAREFUL
Reply:Always keep your internet friends on the internet. It is safer that way....even for guys. Don't try to convert cyber friends to real life friends.....it will never work
Reply:heres an idea:
1) Go down the pub
2) Meet a real person
The longer you stay on this internet the less chance you got of gettin laid
Reply:I met my partner through Internet dating. I also met a lot of men, some of whom I have kept in touch with and are good friends. Only you will know, through talking to him, whether or not to go ahead with things. When I met my partner, all sorts of strange things came to light! First of all, we found out that we were in the same year and the same school together. Then it came to light that we used to have the same close mate when we were kids. The house he owned turned out to be a house that my ex husbands mentor lived in when he joined the police. As if that wasn't enough, when he met my family, we found out that he knew my cousin because my partners' dad used to play darts with him. There are lots more examples but I can't think of them at the moment. We have been together for almost 5 years now and are very happy! I started off just wanting a friendship from Internet dating but life has a way of doing its own thing. Good luck! I hope you end up as happy as I am!
Reply:when ever u are comfortable with meeting. but always make sure some1 knows where u are and that u are safe! there are strange people out there
Is this guy wasting my time - whats the opinion out there??
Should I bother with this guy still, or am I just being impatient?
How long should you wait to arrange meeting someone via internet dating?
He could be wasting your time, could be married? or he could just have bottled it. Have it out with him online ask him what his intentions are. Life is far too short to be wasting your precious time. If you do arrange to meet please please take a friend with you incase he turns out to be a weirdo.
Goodluck x
Reply:6 months is way too long... something like a week or 2 would be more normal
Reply:If he does it again then he's not genuine. It's all down to your own initiative. But i have to say, I met my partner over the net after 2months, yours sounds a bit over stretched. Let him arrange it, if he takes his time, makes excuses or arranges it for too far in the future then sorry, goodbye him.
Reply:6 months is pretty piss poor, no offense! 1 week is the maximum for correspondance on-line. don't go looking for meetings outside of your own town,county state and country. keep it local and in familar surroundings. you are both jerking off to somebody who doesnt exist, a wet dream as it were.
you are both at blame, leave it and move on. 6 months no meet is waaaaaaaay too long.
Reply:avoid - he's got no balls and is playing you around. Odds are, he's in a relationship (maybe not a full time one but you are not the only love interest in his life.)
Reply:......after a couple of week's after meeting, you should alway's link up via web cam, to make sure everything check's out.... If the guy turn's out completely different,... e.g.... way older,.. way younger,.. or nothing like he described, then you can apologize and imform you no longer wish to continue... If he say's he does'nt have a web cam, then suggest he use an internet cafe computer.... I would probably say, to give it another 2 week's or so, and if he seem's to duck out of a meeting all the time, then you'll have to do some re-assessing about him... Silly guy's can be found in any dating situation, either online, or offline, so however you decide to handle this, you should alway's remember to link after 2 to 3 week's on webcam, to make sure everything's cool.... Online dating is still a great way to meet, but a webcam is a really good way of verification!...
Reply:This guy is wasting your time....must be hiding something. Most internet dating happens fast. Everyone I know usually has a phone number the first day or two and call immediately and sets up a meeting within a week.
Why wait or waste time. To me - waiting or stalling is a red-flag that the person is hiding something or has a personality or social flaw.
Reply:OK, I may be being cynical here, but 'meeting' someone online isn't always genuine. He's probably a size larger than Jabba the Hutt, married, with 5 kids, and irritable bowels. Steer well clear.
Reply:If you live within driving/train distance, you should have met within the first month. If you have to make travel plans that require more than 1 day away from home, think the time to make them is now. 6 months is long enough. I think I'd be wary of this- sounds dubious. It's entirely possible that he has no intention of ever meeting you due to lying about who he is, or being married.
Reply:wait 100 yrs,,how do u know he aint jack the ripper?
Reply:Give him the benefit of the doubt. Not all work stuff is planned weeks in advance - especially considering the different professions, etc. You've already invested 6 months, you can invest a little more time.
Reply:wait until you know you are ready, and really really know him, know what he looks like, check out his details, etc etc, to prove he isn't a perve or a peado
Reply:I think you should go, You never know until you meet him, but I would make it a group thing, or meet in a very public place and dont go anywhere with him alone, I wouldnt go anywhere with him alone until you know him and trust him!
Reply:YOU SHOULD BE VERY CAREFUL
Reply:Always keep your internet friends on the internet. It is safer that way....even for guys. Don't try to convert cyber friends to real life friends.....it will never work
Reply:heres an idea:
1) Go down the pub
2) Meet a real person
The longer you stay on this internet the less chance you got of gettin laid
Reply:I met my partner through Internet dating. I also met a lot of men, some of whom I have kept in touch with and are good friends. Only you will know, through talking to him, whether or not to go ahead with things. When I met my partner, all sorts of strange things came to light! First of all, we found out that we were in the same year and the same school together. Then it came to light that we used to have the same close mate when we were kids. The house he owned turned out to be a house that my ex husbands mentor lived in when he joined the police. As if that wasn't enough, when he met my family, we found out that he knew my cousin because my partners' dad used to play darts with him. There are lots more examples but I can't think of them at the moment. We have been together for almost 5 years now and are very happy! I started off just wanting a friendship from Internet dating but life has a way of doing its own thing. Good luck! I hope you end up as happy as I am!
Reply:when ever u are comfortable with meeting. but always make sure some1 knows where u are and that u are safe! there are strange people out there
A recent survery said that 67% of single people using dating sites on the internet slept with their date on --
the first date. It didn't specify which percentage was male or female, if you have/had a internet dating profile would you do this if everything "felt right" by the end of the night?
A recent survery said that 67% of single people using dating sites on the internet slept with their date on --
Absolutely not, I don't care how good I think it would feel. You should always give it time, whether it occurred through the internet or face to face. Life is to precious to just give it up on the first date. Wait at least until the fourth date when you should know a little more about the person.
Reply:if i felt right? wow thats a loaded question. of course i would!!!
Reply:I lasted till the third date!! LOL
Reply:no, unless that is what you were looking for the in the first place..but I wasn't looking for that.
Reply:Why are you asking? Hoping to get lucky on your first date?
Reply:I met my husband from a internet dating site and we did not have sex on the first date. If i remember correctly we didn't have sex until we declared our relationship after about 2 months. We did however on our first did hooked-up.
Reply:perhaps...if i was jus THA drunk...then maybe...i suppose
Reply:no
Reply:probably not
Reply:No.
Reply:I don't know but I ended up making out with someone online on the first date. Slept together during our 2nd month and now we're on our third month.......Maybe we're speedinf things up but he's perfect. I mean you get to talk to the person a lot before you actually meet them so you know more about them...
Reply:"A recent survey" done by WHO?!?!?!?!?
If this was done by someone like a CONDOM company - it's called MANIPULATING numbers...
First, what is the definition of "dating site" that they used - because they are probably talking about sites DESIGNED for people to "hook up"!
That is the ENTIRE point of sites like craisglist, plentyoffish.com and the "Intimate Encounters" section of Lavalife ;);););););)
Reply:maybe
Reply:hmm i dont think this is true but i wish it was
i guess the old dude on eharmony commericals is doin a good job!!!
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A recent survery said that 67% of single people using dating sites on the internet slept with their date on --
Absolutely not, I don't care how good I think it would feel. You should always give it time, whether it occurred through the internet or face to face. Life is to precious to just give it up on the first date. Wait at least until the fourth date when you should know a little more about the person.
Reply:if i felt right? wow thats a loaded question. of course i would!!!
Reply:I lasted till the third date!! LOL
Reply:no, unless that is what you were looking for the in the first place..but I wasn't looking for that.
Reply:Why are you asking? Hoping to get lucky on your first date?
Reply:I met my husband from a internet dating site and we did not have sex on the first date. If i remember correctly we didn't have sex until we declared our relationship after about 2 months. We did however on our first did hooked-up.
Reply:perhaps...if i was jus THA drunk...then maybe...i suppose
Reply:no
Reply:probably not
Reply:No.
Reply:I don't know but I ended up making out with someone online on the first date. Slept together during our 2nd month and now we're on our third month.......Maybe we're speedinf things up but he's perfect. I mean you get to talk to the person a lot before you actually meet them so you know more about them...
Reply:"A recent survey" done by WHO?!?!?!?!?
If this was done by someone like a CONDOM company - it's called MANIPULATING numbers...
First, what is the definition of "dating site" that they used - because they are probably talking about sites DESIGNED for people to "hook up"!
That is the ENTIRE point of sites like craisglist, plentyoffish.com and the "Intimate Encounters" section of Lavalife ;);););););)
Reply:maybe
Reply:hmm i dont think this is true but i wish it was
i guess the old dude on eharmony commericals is doin a good job!!!
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Has anybody met a decent person on these internet dating sites like Match.com?
What is everybody's general opinion about these internet dating sites? is it worth the time and money to post a personal ad or it is a waste of time and money?
Has anybody met a decent person on these internet dating sites like Match.com?
I began with my internet dating on Lava Life and I can tell you that for me it was quite a learning experience. If you are mature and you know what you want and can tell people what you want without playing games then I think you can make this site work for you. I began in October 05 and dated a few nice men - with nothing with potential. Then in February a man who I had sent a smile to (I didn't purchase credits - easier for the lasdies to do this then men), decided to purchase credits and sent me a message! I couldn't believe it! Well it's history from there - he lived in another province, within 2 weeks I was visiting him for 10 days and then he moved to my province in April! We are in love and we plan on building our future together! All the best out there! The internet can be an advantage, use it safely and wisely!
Reply:no b cause u can b who u want 2 b on here
Reply:actually,a lot of guys are sending me winks and emails on that site..im not subscribed though that's why i can't read and send them an email..just a wink..i just posted a profile though..on my opinion,it's more better if you just don't waste any money on that..ask yourself if it'll be rewarding in the end? still,its only you who can find the answer for yourself...
Reply:When I was single I met several women who I dated. Sure, there were some dates with people that were total disasters but that is only normal when your dating. Being a guy I think I had it easier than a lot of women do on these sites. I have heard a lot of really bad stories from some of the women I dated about other guys they had gone out with. The key is be careful, take your time, and never be afraid to walk away when it doesn't feel right. Like any other form of dating you will still have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince.
Reply:I met a person of yahoo personals. we didn't hit it off but I suspects it has the same odds as of working as any other date. to me it was a lot like being set up.
Has anybody met a decent person on these internet dating sites like Match.com?
I began with my internet dating on Lava Life and I can tell you that for me it was quite a learning experience. If you are mature and you know what you want and can tell people what you want without playing games then I think you can make this site work for you. I began in October 05 and dated a few nice men - with nothing with potential. Then in February a man who I had sent a smile to (I didn't purchase credits - easier for the lasdies to do this then men), decided to purchase credits and sent me a message! I couldn't believe it! Well it's history from there - he lived in another province, within 2 weeks I was visiting him for 10 days and then he moved to my province in April! We are in love and we plan on building our future together! All the best out there! The internet can be an advantage, use it safely and wisely!
Reply:no b cause u can b who u want 2 b on here
Reply:actually,a lot of guys are sending me winks and emails on that site..im not subscribed though that's why i can't read and send them an email..just a wink..i just posted a profile though..on my opinion,it's more better if you just don't waste any money on that..ask yourself if it'll be rewarding in the end? still,its only you who can find the answer for yourself...
Reply:When I was single I met several women who I dated. Sure, there were some dates with people that were total disasters but that is only normal when your dating. Being a guy I think I had it easier than a lot of women do on these sites. I have heard a lot of really bad stories from some of the women I dated about other guys they had gone out with. The key is be careful, take your time, and never be afraid to walk away when it doesn't feel right. Like any other form of dating you will still have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince.
Reply:I met a person of yahoo personals. we didn't hit it off but I suspects it has the same odds as of working as any other date. to me it was a lot like being set up.
I was wondering what is the best health professional internet dating site?
I've been considering internet dating for a while now and was wondering if a site exists for health professionals. I'm 12 months out of a 12 year relationship and would somehow like to get back onto the dating or friendship wagon.
I was wondering what is the best health professional internet dating site?
ive never heard of one, but i bet you can go on normal dating sites and there will be other health profressionals on there!
good luck
Reply:I prefer the smaller dating sites and the niche sites. I recommend trying
http://www.hotwomenrichmen.com
I was wondering what is the best health professional internet dating site?
ive never heard of one, but i bet you can go on normal dating sites and there will be other health profressionals on there!
good luck
Reply:I prefer the smaller dating sites and the niche sites. I recommend trying
http://www.hotwomenrichmen.com
Help me out you cute guys give me some tips for internet dating?
I have been having a go at internet dating to try and meet different guys. Also using personal ads. I always seem to get the same old problem guys will chat to me for hours online but trying to get them to meet up with me is like getting blood from a stone. How can I streamline the process to get rid of timewasters and end up with better results. How can I tell if guys are genuinely interested and get them to commit to a date. Is it a good idea to phone them up first as I tend to do things on the computer what with my being unemployed and it can be cheaper. Does phoning a guy make him more likely to warm to you? How quickly should I try and get a date with them? I want to know how to strike a balance between seeming to pushy and being too distant so they don't want to bother with me. I get a lot of guys pulling out of dates at the last minute and I get very tired of it. Am I going about things the wrong way and how can I get better results? Give me some tips please any men out there.
Help me out you cute guys give me some tips for internet dating?
sorry but most of the guys have found that going too quick with online dating is a mess. They will want to really get into your head before they meet up. Your best bet is to find someone new at online dating. Just be patient and things will work out. If you are just horny, then let them know and they will be right over.
Reply:Don't do It
Reply:Here is a place that reviews lots of dating advice.
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Reply:Never done the internet dating but figure talking to them on the phone would be the quickest way and dont go on dates just go and have coffee somewhere, cheap and if they dont come no big deal
Help me out you cute guys give me some tips for internet dating?
sorry but most of the guys have found that going too quick with online dating is a mess. They will want to really get into your head before they meet up. Your best bet is to find someone new at online dating. Just be patient and things will work out. If you are just horny, then let them know and they will be right over.
Reply:Don't do It
Reply:Here is a place that reviews lots of dating advice.
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Reply:Never done the internet dating but figure talking to them on the phone would be the quickest way and dont go on dates just go and have coffee somewhere, cheap and if they dont come no big deal
How long should you email someone when internet dating?
I just started internet dating and I never have done this. How long do you email before you give # and go out. I don't want to be cut up in little pieces by some wack job.
How long should you email someone when internet dating?
I've done the entire internet dating thing before, so I know what you're going through here. My opinion is that you should wait until things feel right between the two of you. Slowly get to know eachother, don't rush things. When you two begin to build a sense of knowing one another and trust, I think then more personal details (like a phone number or a face-to-face meeting) should be shared. It's not like there's really a set time for things, it should just feel "right." Just remember, when the two of you do meet, make sure it's at a public place and casual. I hope this helped! Good luck!
Reply:It depends on you. Most girls that I have talked to have given up after a few (3-5) months. Some people may be awkward about giving out number. I was given one from a woman and we met, but she and I just talked for about an hour. Nothing happened at all, but she did tell me she just wanted to be friends. I had her number about the second or third time she emailed me.
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How long should you email someone when internet dating?
I've done the entire internet dating thing before, so I know what you're going through here. My opinion is that you should wait until things feel right between the two of you. Slowly get to know eachother, don't rush things. When you two begin to build a sense of knowing one another and trust, I think then more personal details (like a phone number or a face-to-face meeting) should be shared. It's not like there's really a set time for things, it should just feel "right." Just remember, when the two of you do meet, make sure it's at a public place and casual. I hope this helped! Good luck!
Reply:It depends on you. Most girls that I have talked to have given up after a few (3-5) months. Some people may be awkward about giving out number. I was given one from a woman and we met, but she and I just talked for about an hour. Nothing happened at all, but she did tell me she just wanted to be friends. I had her number about the second or third time she emailed me.
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Why am I not being successful on Internet dating?
I've been doing Internet dating now for about 3 mos. I'm by far not the most attractive man out there but still find myself unable to meet someone that I myself am attracted to. My pic is here: http://www.geocities.com/grcboy2/n557441...
This is the only pic I'm using right now but still send out messages only to see them deleted. I am not contacting the most attractive or popular women either. Most of them are just cute average women only to see them deleted or chat and then they don't come back. I have literally contacted I would say about 100 women and have got no responses. Why?
Why am I not being successful on Internet dating?
your an attractive man, but that photo makes you look a bit intense.
Maybe its what your saying to these women, like above when you say 'I'm not contacting the most attractive or popular women, just cute average',it sounds extremely arrogant, like what is it your looking for exactly..Miss World?
I have no experience of Internet dating so I'm not familiar with the whole process, but most women want someone to accept them for who and what they are, you seem to be extremely picky. Who's to say when you get the ideal looking person you'll even like her as a woman?
But good luck with your search
Reply:You look sweet and nice. Try meeting new people, not just straight away date them but just meet and make friends, get to know them, and if there is a chemistry, it would work.
Good luck
Reply:No offense, but that picture makes you look like a prison inmate. With that kind of close up picture, the eye gaze is just too scarily intense.
Invest in getting better pictures made, and you might try smiling in your picture. People are attracted to smiles.
Reply:Hi... well, i have met a few people on the internet, and my last encounter was a total disaster... met a guy who lied about himself (everything!!!). He said he sent his daughter to college, was buying a new house, that he was financially stable, and lots of other things.. my first reaction should have stayed with me... why was he bragging? It was because he never paid a dime for his daughter's college education, couldn't even make his OWN house payments let alone buy a new house, didn't even know what sort of things his daughter did as a child (such as dance lessons, music lessons, etc).
I'm not a gold digger by any means, and if he'd have said "i'm struggling financially" i could have made the choice to take it or leave it!
He also claimed to be family oriented? Nonetheless he didn't know anything about his own daughter and i watched him treat his mother terribly more than once.
I'm sure there are a lot of nice people on line, but finding them is the issue.
I suppose that it doesn't matter where we meet someone, it takes time to get to know them and figure out whether they are sincere and honest or full of crap!!!
Have you ever thought of joining a gym or taking karate (or some other) lessons? Some communities offer singles groups, and these people do things together, like arrange social events such as going sight seeing or to a casino, dances, and other things. If you put yourself out there and mingle socially, it might be easier to meet others?
I know it's a jungle out there... i give UP!!!
Also, maybe you could find a hobby or two to keep you occupied in your spare time? Being content with your own company is also important.
I wish you all the best, hope you get some good answers here.
take care!!
Reply:maybe you are trying to hard. Spice up your profile a bit . And don't give to much info of yourself at first . It's like falling into the house with the door already open. Keep it interresting . Women that do not answer are might not interrested. Let them come to you .
keep your eyes open when you walk outside whre you live ,maybe you will find a nice girl out there . Just keep it cool .
Good Luck
Reply:Try the mail order bride thing.... if you are able to take care of her she may just have you. My friend did that he works at a hot dog stand making very small money and he found a beautiful wife who is virtuous and humble and loves him, appreciates him, honors him and treats him like he's the ****... I'm doing it myself.
I've been very successful with internet dating and I didn't even post a profile picture of myself. I've already met two guys who are interested in marrying me...
Reply:Athough it seems like an easy way to meet people
there are too many fakers/scammers outhere wasting the genuine people's time
you can't really trust them, as you can be any one you like as its anonymous
There must be easier ways to meet new people
at least if you go to a bar you can see face to face.
Reply:you should try placeing a personals add on jtbids.com
its free
Reply:First of all, Joseph, you're a great looking guy, so don't sell yourself short. I do think you need more than one picture on any profile, though, and they should reflect your lifestyle and interests, like if you like to surf, then a pic of you at the beach, etc. you get the idea.
Also, remember that alot of women, myself included are just scared to trust anyone they don't know, because we've all seen movies, and heard true life horror stories.
Check out your profile, or, better yet, get a trusted friend to do it. Maybe it could be updated to seem more lively and interesting.
Lastly, remember that allot of people who post profiles aren't seriously intending to ever go through with an actual date, they're just posers.
Keep trying, and good luck, I'm sure in time you'll score the big one!
Reply:I hear you brother. First time I registered on Match.com I got 2-3 responses everyday from attractive women. Since I met many and dint have anything in common, things fizzled away. So next time I re registered and then booom, not one in 5-10 days! so it really depends. Women on these dating sites are way too careful, whereas we as men mostly look at looks.
And also women tell me that they get 100 winks a day and have to hide their profiles and men dont get more than a wink or two every day. So , its diff for both sexes. Dont get disheartened, its not cause of you, its cause of themselves that these women dont get in touch with you. Its their insecurity , not yours.
Reply:Find women in the real world, not the internet. Join some clubs, take dance lessons or cooking classes, volunteer. Otherwise you have no idea what the women are really like.
Reply:I would say that maybe it is the way you are approaching them first and not letting thme contact you first. Just sit back and wait someone will contact you in due time.
Reply:because your a moron?
work at walmart?
good luck dicweed!
Reply:Well i would say that you should get an up-to-date picture of you at a picnic or with friends, andnot staring down the camera in a dark corner. Women noramlly would rather go for a guy who they see from a picture can have a good time with people and has a personality. Maybe try and not seem so outwardly looking for someone but rather like you're just looking for people to hang out with. and if helps i'd watch "The pick up artist" on VH1 because he has some amazing tips.
Reply:you are not so good in talking.firet you impress women by asking about her and give good answer when she asked about you.if they talk long then send friendship request.
Reply:You look like a serial rapist that's why.
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Reply:Ouch. I understand though. I helped my mom out with this, and a few friends as well. Try this. Email one of these gals, and say something short, yet sweet. IE- Hey there. Just thought I'd drop a line to say i hope you had a great day. After all, an amazing smile like yours should never hide behind a frown. :) Something cute, and friendly like that is more attention getting then anything. Feel free to email me if you need any help. Good luck! :)
Reply:Hello. Here's my advice:
First, the pic you show is a bit intimidating, not bad, just intimidating. Women like to see men in more natural pics rather than poses. Do you have a dog or cat? You could put their pic up. Do you have any pics of you with your friends or family? You need to have at least one pic on your profile smiling. Women need to see your teeth. Some of us won't even respond to someone if we don't see a full set of pearly whites. Your teeth don't have to be perfect, we just need to know you have them and are confident enough to smile.
Second, you have to make sure you do not mispell anything on your profile or in your emails. Most women get instantly turned off by that. I know I do.
Good luck!
Reply:Keep trying. You're not a bad looking guy. I usually don't think most white guys look good bald, but you actually do. Don't give up if that's the way that you want to meet woman, try other dating sites. Good luck.
Reply:because the internet is not meant for dating! it is meant for having fun. GO GET A REAL GIRLFRIEND!
Reply:that picture sucks. sorry. you look like an axe murderer. just my oppinion. Try some new pictures, try to look happy or caring. i have a profile on friendorama and i get messages always, my picture is good (it's one of dozens of pictures) and my profile is vague but funny, it's actually sarcastic because I don't have a job and know that dating would be useless. my headline is from a car ad, like a sales pitch but for a car. low mileage, roomy interior etc.
Reply:I'm gonna be blunt. While you are attractive, this pic you're using...well you look like a stalker. I can picture you hiding in bushes. I'm serious. Take other pics of you smiling! You're cute!
Reply:place a fair profile in and don't be to picky just yet and play hard to get for once..
Reply:honey it is not only you who is not succefull
internet dating are very dangerous cause you never know who you talking to and if the person is telling you the truth
for example they can be pretending they are a girl but they are a boy
see my point??
Reply:Become a professional athlete, Shaq, and they will flock to you.
Reply:Perhaps you are trying to hard? Or not enough? Try for a happy medium. (Or try non-online dating again it could work)
Reply:U r probably overly nice to them and they think that u r a sap. Sorry bro but u can’t believe everything that women tell you. Trust me, even though a woman will claim that she just wants a “nice guy” she really doesn’t. They say that because that’s what they think that they should want. Don’t make a doormat of yourself. Provide a few interesting details about yourself and tell them that if they want to know more then they will have to meet you at a local coffee shop for a face to face conversation. Good luck!
Reply:Well, perhaps you are lame.
Reply:It is either you are not the type of man other women wants or other women are not the type of women that you want.
You should keep trying or stop doing internet dating.
This is the only pic I'm using right now but still send out messages only to see them deleted. I am not contacting the most attractive or popular women either. Most of them are just cute average women only to see them deleted or chat and then they don't come back. I have literally contacted I would say about 100 women and have got no responses. Why?
Why am I not being successful on Internet dating?
your an attractive man, but that photo makes you look a bit intense.
Maybe its what your saying to these women, like above when you say 'I'm not contacting the most attractive or popular women, just cute average',it sounds extremely arrogant, like what is it your looking for exactly..Miss World?
I have no experience of Internet dating so I'm not familiar with the whole process, but most women want someone to accept them for who and what they are, you seem to be extremely picky. Who's to say when you get the ideal looking person you'll even like her as a woman?
But good luck with your search
Reply:You look sweet and nice. Try meeting new people, not just straight away date them but just meet and make friends, get to know them, and if there is a chemistry, it would work.
Good luck
Reply:No offense, but that picture makes you look like a prison inmate. With that kind of close up picture, the eye gaze is just too scarily intense.
Invest in getting better pictures made, and you might try smiling in your picture. People are attracted to smiles.
Reply:Hi... well, i have met a few people on the internet, and my last encounter was a total disaster... met a guy who lied about himself (everything!!!). He said he sent his daughter to college, was buying a new house, that he was financially stable, and lots of other things.. my first reaction should have stayed with me... why was he bragging? It was because he never paid a dime for his daughter's college education, couldn't even make his OWN house payments let alone buy a new house, didn't even know what sort of things his daughter did as a child (such as dance lessons, music lessons, etc).
I'm not a gold digger by any means, and if he'd have said "i'm struggling financially" i could have made the choice to take it or leave it!
He also claimed to be family oriented? Nonetheless he didn't know anything about his own daughter and i watched him treat his mother terribly more than once.
I'm sure there are a lot of nice people on line, but finding them is the issue.
I suppose that it doesn't matter where we meet someone, it takes time to get to know them and figure out whether they are sincere and honest or full of crap!!!
Have you ever thought of joining a gym or taking karate (or some other) lessons? Some communities offer singles groups, and these people do things together, like arrange social events such as going sight seeing or to a casino, dances, and other things. If you put yourself out there and mingle socially, it might be easier to meet others?
I know it's a jungle out there... i give UP!!!
Also, maybe you could find a hobby or two to keep you occupied in your spare time? Being content with your own company is also important.
I wish you all the best, hope you get some good answers here.
take care!!
Reply:maybe you are trying to hard. Spice up your profile a bit . And don't give to much info of yourself at first . It's like falling into the house with the door already open. Keep it interresting . Women that do not answer are might not interrested. Let them come to you .
keep your eyes open when you walk outside whre you live ,maybe you will find a nice girl out there . Just keep it cool .
Good Luck
Reply:Try the mail order bride thing.... if you are able to take care of her she may just have you. My friend did that he works at a hot dog stand making very small money and he found a beautiful wife who is virtuous and humble and loves him, appreciates him, honors him and treats him like he's the ****... I'm doing it myself.
I've been very successful with internet dating and I didn't even post a profile picture of myself. I've already met two guys who are interested in marrying me...
Reply:Athough it seems like an easy way to meet people
there are too many fakers/scammers outhere wasting the genuine people's time
you can't really trust them, as you can be any one you like as its anonymous
There must be easier ways to meet new people
at least if you go to a bar you can see face to face.
Reply:you should try placeing a personals add on jtbids.com
its free
Reply:First of all, Joseph, you're a great looking guy, so don't sell yourself short. I do think you need more than one picture on any profile, though, and they should reflect your lifestyle and interests, like if you like to surf, then a pic of you at the beach, etc. you get the idea.
Also, remember that alot of women, myself included are just scared to trust anyone they don't know, because we've all seen movies, and heard true life horror stories.
Check out your profile, or, better yet, get a trusted friend to do it. Maybe it could be updated to seem more lively and interesting.
Lastly, remember that allot of people who post profiles aren't seriously intending to ever go through with an actual date, they're just posers.
Keep trying, and good luck, I'm sure in time you'll score the big one!
Reply:I hear you brother. First time I registered on Match.com I got 2-3 responses everyday from attractive women. Since I met many and dint have anything in common, things fizzled away. So next time I re registered and then booom, not one in 5-10 days! so it really depends. Women on these dating sites are way too careful, whereas we as men mostly look at looks.
And also women tell me that they get 100 winks a day and have to hide their profiles and men dont get more than a wink or two every day. So , its diff for both sexes. Dont get disheartened, its not cause of you, its cause of themselves that these women dont get in touch with you. Its their insecurity , not yours.
Reply:Find women in the real world, not the internet. Join some clubs, take dance lessons or cooking classes, volunteer. Otherwise you have no idea what the women are really like.
Reply:I would say that maybe it is the way you are approaching them first and not letting thme contact you first. Just sit back and wait someone will contact you in due time.
Reply:because your a moron?
work at walmart?
good luck dicweed!
Reply:Well i would say that you should get an up-to-date picture of you at a picnic or with friends, andnot staring down the camera in a dark corner. Women noramlly would rather go for a guy who they see from a picture can have a good time with people and has a personality. Maybe try and not seem so outwardly looking for someone but rather like you're just looking for people to hang out with. and if helps i'd watch "The pick up artist" on VH1 because he has some amazing tips.
Reply:you are not so good in talking.firet you impress women by asking about her and give good answer when she asked about you.if they talk long then send friendship request.
Reply:You look like a serial rapist that's why.
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Reply:Ouch. I understand though. I helped my mom out with this, and a few friends as well. Try this. Email one of these gals, and say something short, yet sweet. IE- Hey there. Just thought I'd drop a line to say i hope you had a great day. After all, an amazing smile like yours should never hide behind a frown. :) Something cute, and friendly like that is more attention getting then anything. Feel free to email me if you need any help. Good luck! :)
Reply:Hello. Here's my advice:
First, the pic you show is a bit intimidating, not bad, just intimidating. Women like to see men in more natural pics rather than poses. Do you have a dog or cat? You could put their pic up. Do you have any pics of you with your friends or family? You need to have at least one pic on your profile smiling. Women need to see your teeth. Some of us won't even respond to someone if we don't see a full set of pearly whites. Your teeth don't have to be perfect, we just need to know you have them and are confident enough to smile.
Second, you have to make sure you do not mispell anything on your profile or in your emails. Most women get instantly turned off by that. I know I do.
Good luck!
Reply:Keep trying. You're not a bad looking guy. I usually don't think most white guys look good bald, but you actually do. Don't give up if that's the way that you want to meet woman, try other dating sites. Good luck.
Reply:because the internet is not meant for dating! it is meant for having fun. GO GET A REAL GIRLFRIEND!
Reply:that picture sucks. sorry. you look like an axe murderer. just my oppinion. Try some new pictures, try to look happy or caring. i have a profile on friendorama and i get messages always, my picture is good (it's one of dozens of pictures) and my profile is vague but funny, it's actually sarcastic because I don't have a job and know that dating would be useless. my headline is from a car ad, like a sales pitch but for a car. low mileage, roomy interior etc.
Reply:I'm gonna be blunt. While you are attractive, this pic you're using...well you look like a stalker. I can picture you hiding in bushes. I'm serious. Take other pics of you smiling! You're cute!
Reply:place a fair profile in and don't be to picky just yet and play hard to get for once..
Reply:honey it is not only you who is not succefull
internet dating are very dangerous cause you never know who you talking to and if the person is telling you the truth
for example they can be pretending they are a girl but they are a boy
see my point??
Reply:Become a professional athlete, Shaq, and they will flock to you.
Reply:Perhaps you are trying to hard? Or not enough? Try for a happy medium. (Or try non-online dating again it could work)
Reply:U r probably overly nice to them and they think that u r a sap. Sorry bro but u can’t believe everything that women tell you. Trust me, even though a woman will claim that she just wants a “nice guy” she really doesn’t. They say that because that’s what they think that they should want. Don’t make a doormat of yourself. Provide a few interesting details about yourself and tell them that if they want to know more then they will have to meet you at a local coffee shop for a face to face conversation. Good luck!
Reply:Well, perhaps you are lame.
Reply:It is either you are not the type of man other women wants or other women are not the type of women that you want.
You should keep trying or stop doing internet dating.
Have anyone ever have a success in Internet dating?
Ok, the thing is. I'm not sure about the Internet dating thing. It seems interesting at first but I don't really know if it's going to work. If anyone has a success experience or any experience at all, please suggested. It will be very helpful.
Thanks,
NNJ
Have anyone ever have a success in Internet dating?
My suggestion is go out and get in a REAL relationship... cuz u could be dating an ape for all u know
Reply:Yes actually. My mom and dad. Two of their friends, and my best friend.You have to meet face to face of course but if you're sure they're not trouble or nothing, Internet dating is fine.
Reply:yes . try[.www .plenty of fish.com ]and its a free dating site as well?
Reply:Internet dating does work! The idea is to chat with people in your geographic area - talk on the phone - then meet, if desired.
It is a great way to know something about the person before you meet face-to-face.
Reply:I hope it works.
Reply:I have been chatting with this guy for a bit. It seems like we just "click". However distance is a major factor and I don't think that usually works out. If the person is fairly close and your interested meet in a public place and go from there. Good luck!
Reply:Well I don't know if it works but I can give you an example.
This friend of mine met a guy on the NET and after a year of chatting and sending each other their pics, they finally decided to meet. It was a hit and they both realised they were in love and within a few months they were married. She is now a mother and they're still going strong, so yeah it might work but the chances are one in a million... (pretty much the same as the real world anyway ha ha ha!).
Go figure...
Reply:friend of mine did it for quite a long time. 3yrs+. Finally asked a lady from williston to marry him she said yes, he went there 2x to move her here still she has not come and now plays with his heart.
Guess it all depends on the people.
Reply:absolutly internet dating will work... it has its pluses and minuses..you have to take it slow and have a good sense of figuring people out.. i have been on many internet dates and though they didnt all go anywhere i cant say that i have had a bad situation.... trust me my friends have set me up with worse in my life.... good luck .. take it slow and have fun
Reply:I met this guy online...it all started as a casual chat. As days pass by, we're getting along very well. Then he asked my phone number and i gave it to him. Until now he calls me everyday and we used to end up our day with chatting online. For us, distance doesn't matter as long as the communication and trust is there. We haven't met in person yet but he made an effort to meet my brother when he came to his place. Hopefully, we'll meet this month. Goodluck! Just be positive...and everything will fall into its proper place.
Reply:I've met several women online but none of the relationships worked out till i met my fiance. Anna is the sweetest woman in the world!
My suggestions: Don't talk online forever, meet the person and have a real relationship! The net is a great place to meet people, but a relationship has got to be built in the real world. A lot of people will go home with someone they met in a bar but will string someone along forever online before meeting, as if it's somehow unsafe or something. No worse than meeting strangers in a bar and taking them home, and if you meet in public during the day while getting to know each other its much safer.
Reply:i know some one who did he got married and has a kid already
Thanks,
NNJ
Have anyone ever have a success in Internet dating?
My suggestion is go out and get in a REAL relationship... cuz u could be dating an ape for all u know
Reply:Yes actually. My mom and dad. Two of their friends, and my best friend.You have to meet face to face of course but if you're sure they're not trouble or nothing, Internet dating is fine.
Reply:yes . try[.www .plenty of fish.com ]and its a free dating site as well?
Reply:Internet dating does work! The idea is to chat with people in your geographic area - talk on the phone - then meet, if desired.
It is a great way to know something about the person before you meet face-to-face.
Reply:I hope it works.
Reply:I have been chatting with this guy for a bit. It seems like we just "click". However distance is a major factor and I don't think that usually works out. If the person is fairly close and your interested meet in a public place and go from there. Good luck!
Reply:Well I don't know if it works but I can give you an example.
This friend of mine met a guy on the NET and after a year of chatting and sending each other their pics, they finally decided to meet. It was a hit and they both realised they were in love and within a few months they were married. She is now a mother and they're still going strong, so yeah it might work but the chances are one in a million... (pretty much the same as the real world anyway ha ha ha!).
Go figure...
Reply:friend of mine did it for quite a long time. 3yrs+. Finally asked a lady from williston to marry him she said yes, he went there 2x to move her here still she has not come and now plays with his heart.
Guess it all depends on the people.
Reply:absolutly internet dating will work... it has its pluses and minuses..you have to take it slow and have a good sense of figuring people out.. i have been on many internet dates and though they didnt all go anywhere i cant say that i have had a bad situation.... trust me my friends have set me up with worse in my life.... good luck .. take it slow and have fun
Reply:I met this guy online...it all started as a casual chat. As days pass by, we're getting along very well. Then he asked my phone number and i gave it to him. Until now he calls me everyday and we used to end up our day with chatting online. For us, distance doesn't matter as long as the communication and trust is there. We haven't met in person yet but he made an effort to meet my brother when he came to his place. Hopefully, we'll meet this month. Goodluck! Just be positive...and everything will fall into its proper place.
Reply:I've met several women online but none of the relationships worked out till i met my fiance. Anna is the sweetest woman in the world!
My suggestions: Don't talk online forever, meet the person and have a real relationship! The net is a great place to meet people, but a relationship has got to be built in the real world. A lot of people will go home with someone they met in a bar but will string someone along forever online before meeting, as if it's somehow unsafe or something. No worse than meeting strangers in a bar and taking them home, and if you meet in public during the day while getting to know each other its much safer.
Reply:i know some one who did he got married and has a kid already
Does Anyone else feel weird using the internet dating sites?
The internet dating sites, myspace.com, etc. . It just feels weird to post pictures of myself up somewhere and talk about me me me. Every time I think about doing it, I get on a site, then I start cringing
Does Anyone else feel weird using the internet dating sites?
Trust your instincts, they are there for a reason. Try to socialize with people in your own town who you trust.
Reply:Yes . Gosh you dont know who you are talking to . They could be anyone.its really scary.
Reply:No I don't but then I don't use them
Reply:IN LOVE %26amp; LIGHT (DOVE) I HERE U I HAVE ALSO FELT THE SAME WAY"" IT SEEMS LIKE U NEVER MEET ANY REAL PEOPLE, I JUST FEEL LIKE ANY ONE WE MEET IN LIFE,S JOURNEY CAN EITHER BE A NEW FRIEND OR A PAIN IN THE A--, I IMAGINE THAT U CRYING U R TRYING TO FILL A VOID IN YR LIFE, BEEN THERE DONE THAT, JUST REMEMBER U R SPECIAL AND THERE ARE THINGS ABOUT U THAT MAKE U UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL, REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN IN LIFE DO THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST TO U. THERE IS SOME ONE FR EVERY ONE OUT THERE DONT LET BEING LOONLY CONSUME YR LIFE, EVERY DAY IS RENEWED AND THE POSSIBILITIES R ENDLESS, J
Reply:Dove
Its a scam to make someone else money . Your better off going to myspace or on of the other sites like it . There you have more control of who you meet and how much info you want to devulge .
Reply:Online dating isn't for everybody, because some people just don't feel right about trying it.
Reply:Most of the sites are more commercial than with actual helpful approach...
Reply:Myspace is more about self promotion. That's why bands use them. Have a look elsewehere if it's not your style.
Reply:yeah it is pretty weird i used to have myspace but i got rid of it cuz weirdos kept emailing me and wanting to request me as their friend and if i dont know the person it's kinda strange telling everything about myself. Some of my friends do internet dating I personally would never do it cuz i like meeting people and getting to know them in person.
Reply:Myspace isn't a dating site... but anyways...I think if you feel bad about it don't do it. you feel that way for a reason.
Reply:I think many online dating sites are where those who couldnt get a date anywhere else go.
Reply:People in real life are the best to meet. Work, school, other activities will help you meet people faster than anything. And you can see a face at the beginning and get a feel for the person right away before you ever decide to date them.
Reply:I also feel odd posting my pictures on such sites. After all, other people may also lie about themselves. Those Internet dating sites are created just to bring two desperate people together. And the person might not know you at all. Hence it is kind of dangerous. Maybe the cringy feeling you get is a form of intuition to prevent you from entering a trap. (=
Reply:You need to get laid and get back into the game.
Reply:I don't think the stigma we fear from others is even close to the one we impose on ourselves.
Reply:Well I think it just depends on each person. Me my self I would not look for a date on line. first of all you never who knows who is really on the other end of the net. People can even put a pic and you still dont no if that is really them or not. I mean alot of people are real but then again there is alot of wierd persons out there and you also must be carefull at same time. I think just for a friend or just chatting with someone is fine. I just would not do it my self . But that all depends on you.
Reply:I am not a fan of internet dating. I know many who do it, but I had a myspace acct and deleted it. People need to go out and socialize!! Its easier to go online and meet someone, but you never know who this person really is. And I dont like my pic on the internet either. People save your images and can use it as thier own. I hate it. I don't feel comfortable...I'm with you.
Reply:I'm a dating consultant that specializes in online dating. AND I am married to the woman that I dated online for a number of months!
Don't feel awkward about the effort and work that you spend doing so... it's actually much easier and less work than dating in public!
Get out there and get to know people... spend the time to get to know them online first... so that you truly know that you want to date them in person!
Does Anyone else feel weird using the internet dating sites?
Trust your instincts, they are there for a reason. Try to socialize with people in your own town who you trust.
Reply:Yes . Gosh you dont know who you are talking to . They could be anyone.its really scary.
Reply:No I don't but then I don't use them
Reply:IN LOVE %26amp; LIGHT (DOVE) I HERE U I HAVE ALSO FELT THE SAME WAY"" IT SEEMS LIKE U NEVER MEET ANY REAL PEOPLE, I JUST FEEL LIKE ANY ONE WE MEET IN LIFE,S JOURNEY CAN EITHER BE A NEW FRIEND OR A PAIN IN THE A--, I IMAGINE THAT U CRYING U R TRYING TO FILL A VOID IN YR LIFE, BEEN THERE DONE THAT, JUST REMEMBER U R SPECIAL AND THERE ARE THINGS ABOUT U THAT MAKE U UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL, REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN IN LIFE DO THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST TO U. THERE IS SOME ONE FR EVERY ONE OUT THERE DONT LET BEING LOONLY CONSUME YR LIFE, EVERY DAY IS RENEWED AND THE POSSIBILITIES R ENDLESS, J
Reply:Dove
Its a scam to make someone else money . Your better off going to myspace or on of the other sites like it . There you have more control of who you meet and how much info you want to devulge .
Reply:Online dating isn't for everybody, because some people just don't feel right about trying it.
Reply:Most of the sites are more commercial than with actual helpful approach...
Reply:Myspace is more about self promotion. That's why bands use them. Have a look elsewehere if it's not your style.
Reply:yeah it is pretty weird i used to have myspace but i got rid of it cuz weirdos kept emailing me and wanting to request me as their friend and if i dont know the person it's kinda strange telling everything about myself. Some of my friends do internet dating I personally would never do it cuz i like meeting people and getting to know them in person.
Reply:Myspace isn't a dating site... but anyways...I think if you feel bad about it don't do it. you feel that way for a reason.
Reply:I think many online dating sites are where those who couldnt get a date anywhere else go.
Reply:People in real life are the best to meet. Work, school, other activities will help you meet people faster than anything. And you can see a face at the beginning and get a feel for the person right away before you ever decide to date them.
Reply:I also feel odd posting my pictures on such sites. After all, other people may also lie about themselves. Those Internet dating sites are created just to bring two desperate people together. And the person might not know you at all. Hence it is kind of dangerous. Maybe the cringy feeling you get is a form of intuition to prevent you from entering a trap. (=
Reply:You need to get laid and get back into the game.
Reply:I don't think the stigma we fear from others is even close to the one we impose on ourselves.
Reply:Well I think it just depends on each person. Me my self I would not look for a date on line. first of all you never who knows who is really on the other end of the net. People can even put a pic and you still dont no if that is really them or not. I mean alot of people are real but then again there is alot of wierd persons out there and you also must be carefull at same time. I think just for a friend or just chatting with someone is fine. I just would not do it my self . But that all depends on you.
Reply:I am not a fan of internet dating. I know many who do it, but I had a myspace acct and deleted it. People need to go out and socialize!! Its easier to go online and meet someone, but you never know who this person really is. And I dont like my pic on the internet either. People save your images and can use it as thier own. I hate it. I don't feel comfortable...I'm with you.
Reply:I'm a dating consultant that specializes in online dating. AND I am married to the woman that I dated online for a number of months!
Don't feel awkward about the effort and work that you spend doing so... it's actually much easier and less work than dating in public!
Get out there and get to know people... spend the time to get to know them online first... so that you truly know that you want to date them in person!
What does it take to start an internet dating service?
I want to start an internet dating service. It'll have a twist, so I know that there is an audience out there for it. What I don't know id how to actually go about starting one. I don't know where to begin. Please help. Thanks.
What does it take to start an internet dating service?
It will be a huge undertaking and one that can cost much in time and money to develop.
First look at the top web sites that you are up against. Even if your idea is different, it still needs to compete against the established sites.
Then you need a programmer who is very knowledgeable in database driven sites and a site that is safe. The bulk of money will go to the sites development.
Next, you need to market the site. This will be vital as it may take a very long time to achieve top rankings, so you need to develop a marketing plan.
So, if you are serious, start with a business plan, then a budget and then search for the best programmer.
Good luck
Reply:money, a website, programmers, etc.
Reply:ask people from the internet ....ask the expert ...they know how....if you got the buck you will get the best.
Reply:Yeah me too, I would like to start an internet dating service.
I also want to make the first water driven car.
And, I want to make electricity that comes out of the air for free.
And I want to mutate a pot plant so that it grows anywhere like a weed .... hey never mind it does that already.
polish
What does it take to start an internet dating service?
It will be a huge undertaking and one that can cost much in time and money to develop.
First look at the top web sites that you are up against. Even if your idea is different, it still needs to compete against the established sites.
Then you need a programmer who is very knowledgeable in database driven sites and a site that is safe. The bulk of money will go to the sites development.
Next, you need to market the site. This will be vital as it may take a very long time to achieve top rankings, so you need to develop a marketing plan.
So, if you are serious, start with a business plan, then a budget and then search for the best programmer.
Good luck
Reply:money, a website, programmers, etc.
Reply:ask people from the internet ....ask the expert ...they know how....if you got the buck you will get the best.
Reply:Yeah me too, I would like to start an internet dating service.
I also want to make the first water driven car.
And, I want to make electricity that comes out of the air for free.
And I want to mutate a pot plant so that it grows anywhere like a weed .... hey never mind it does that already.
polish
Bit of a let down? The pitfalls of internet dating?
Most people dont use their real picture on Y!A, they either use a likeness or no picture at all. Many people who post on dating sites use pictures that are particularly flattering, or are several years old.
I was sat here this morning to trying to imagine what some of the Y!A regulars (who dont have pics) look like and it reminded me of the good old days, before the internet , when we had chat 'n' date phone lines. I met some right old freaks!!!
Has there ever been a time when you've met some in real life for the first time and they weren't what you expected? What happened? How did you react? (Serious or funny answers appreciated)
Bit of a let down? The pitfalls of internet dating?
One woman that I met was mildly psychotic, seems she forgot to make note of her multiple fractious personality disorders at the time she penned her profile.
Another was married and to a man who could have me killed between business meetings and without going to too much trouble.
the last one was just really shallow!
I did meet my current partner through the same site, and its love baby... so it aint all bad.
Reply:Well I will say the pic to the left is really me and it is pretty recent.
I once attempted a hook up on line with a guy from LA. The pics were really revealing and hot.
When he arrived, he had apparently stopped by every all-you-can-eat buffet between my home and California.
Needless to say, I did not get any and was just fine with that.
That was when I learned my lesson. I will also say it didn't stop me, it just allowed my expectations to be more realistic.
Reply:I don't really have a lot of funny answers because I found that most of the people were honest and had fairly good pics, unless they were only interested in "wham, bam, thank you man." I weeded them out pretty quickly because that is not my style.
A hopeful note. The net is where I met my partner. We live in a city about 4 hours by car from where we grew up 45 minutes apart.
Reply:When I was single,, I did a lot of internet dating,,, and I would have to say "For me", it was a 50/50 shot if the date actually looked like they described.... But I always met for just Coffee or Dinner.. short and sweet,,, and easy to get away.. Had some get great dates after that,,,, and had some that I never saw again.....
Reply:Years ago I put a personal ad in the paper. The first bloke I had a date with told me he was a little overweight. I've seen smaller fukcing bungalows! He made Rik Waller look thin. The next bloke had no front teeth. After that I gave up, lol.
Reply:i have found it a real let down, paying up money to find the people you wanted tgo talk to have let their subscriptions slide so there is no contact. very frustrating but good for some people to make money out of your lonliness. x
Reply:I've never tried it, but that country song "I'm so much cooler on line," comes to mind. I'm sure most people don't match up in real life.
Reply:dont do it..people on the internet are tricks..
Reply:you are hot.want to go on a date?
Reply:this was in the early days of the internet (gay room on irc)... i had an online relationship for a couple of months. he was in chicago i was in london. i went out to visit him for a couple of weeks. when i got there he was so so camp that he just didn't do it for me sexually at all. i had to sleep in his bed for two weeks and every night we would go through the same routine... he wanted it, i didn't. when he was out at work i would go out and have fun!
i've been on a lot of gaydar/gay.com dates and i've actually never have anyone lie about their stats or details. if i ever do i would be up front and say 'you lied about such and such' i'm not interested in this date' and then i'd up and leave. i've no time for BSers.
Reply:I've never dated anyone over the net, or by phone. Idk, I really don't think that much of how people look. I know some people here are minors, and don't (and shouldn't!!!!) post their pics. Others of us are still "in the closet", not so much because of our sexuality, but because we may use this forum as a way to vent sometimes, and may not always want our partner/friends to see something written in the heat of the moment that doesn't really represent how we feel most of the time (ok, I'm referring to myself here.) Since I consider the people here friends, and I'm not looking for a relationship, I really don't care how they look. I guess most of us are just average, not too great, not too bad. However, if I were looking for love, I would like to meet him in real life, not just because of looks, which are secondary, but because I would really need to know him a little better that a few lines on a screen.
I was sat here this morning to trying to imagine what some of the Y!A regulars (who dont have pics) look like and it reminded me of the good old days, before the internet , when we had chat 'n' date phone lines. I met some right old freaks!!!
Has there ever been a time when you've met some in real life for the first time and they weren't what you expected? What happened? How did you react? (Serious or funny answers appreciated)
Bit of a let down? The pitfalls of internet dating?
One woman that I met was mildly psychotic, seems she forgot to make note of her multiple fractious personality disorders at the time she penned her profile.
Another was married and to a man who could have me killed between business meetings and without going to too much trouble.
the last one was just really shallow!
I did meet my current partner through the same site, and its love baby... so it aint all bad.
Reply:Well I will say the pic to the left is really me and it is pretty recent.
I once attempted a hook up on line with a guy from LA. The pics were really revealing and hot.
When he arrived, he had apparently stopped by every all-you-can-eat buffet between my home and California.
Needless to say, I did not get any and was just fine with that.
That was when I learned my lesson. I will also say it didn't stop me, it just allowed my expectations to be more realistic.
Reply:I don't really have a lot of funny answers because I found that most of the people were honest and had fairly good pics, unless they were only interested in "wham, bam, thank you man." I weeded them out pretty quickly because that is not my style.
A hopeful note. The net is where I met my partner. We live in a city about 4 hours by car from where we grew up 45 minutes apart.
Reply:When I was single,, I did a lot of internet dating,,, and I would have to say "For me", it was a 50/50 shot if the date actually looked like they described.... But I always met for just Coffee or Dinner.. short and sweet,,, and easy to get away.. Had some get great dates after that,,,, and had some that I never saw again.....
Reply:Years ago I put a personal ad in the paper. The first bloke I had a date with told me he was a little overweight. I've seen smaller fukcing bungalows! He made Rik Waller look thin. The next bloke had no front teeth. After that I gave up, lol.
Reply:i have found it a real let down, paying up money to find the people you wanted tgo talk to have let their subscriptions slide so there is no contact. very frustrating but good for some people to make money out of your lonliness. x
Reply:I've never tried it, but that country song "I'm so much cooler on line," comes to mind. I'm sure most people don't match up in real life.
Reply:dont do it..people on the internet are tricks..
Reply:you are hot.want to go on a date?
Reply:this was in the early days of the internet (gay room on irc)... i had an online relationship for a couple of months. he was in chicago i was in london. i went out to visit him for a couple of weeks. when i got there he was so so camp that he just didn't do it for me sexually at all. i had to sleep in his bed for two weeks and every night we would go through the same routine... he wanted it, i didn't. when he was out at work i would go out and have fun!
i've been on a lot of gaydar/gay.com dates and i've actually never have anyone lie about their stats or details. if i ever do i would be up front and say 'you lied about such and such' i'm not interested in this date' and then i'd up and leave. i've no time for BSers.
Reply:I've never dated anyone over the net, or by phone. Idk, I really don't think that much of how people look. I know some people here are minors, and don't (and shouldn't!!!!) post their pics. Others of us are still "in the closet", not so much because of our sexuality, but because we may use this forum as a way to vent sometimes, and may not always want our partner/friends to see something written in the heat of the moment that doesn't really represent how we feel most of the time (ok, I'm referring to myself here.) Since I consider the people here friends, and I'm not looking for a relationship, I really don't care how they look. I guess most of us are just average, not too great, not too bad. However, if I were looking for love, I would like to meet him in real life, not just because of looks, which are secondary, but because I would really need to know him a little better that a few lines on a screen.
Can anyone else relate to this same problem with internet dating?
I have been doing online dating for a couple of years now, with not much luck. It seems like a lot of the guys are just simply unattractive (not to be mean- but fat, nerdy, etc.), or they are the good-looking type but want Miss Perfect or they're serial daters (they want to see you and everyone else or the "you're good enough now til' I find someone better), or just completely have no time for you, or they live too far. I have met a few guys that were quite attractive, but two were married to their jobs, one lived too far, and I caught the other in bed with an ex. Does anyone else relate to this? I am quite an attractive woman with a good personality (so many people ask why I'm still single and it's really getting annoying) and would like a boyfriend, but that's impossible if I can't even get a date. I tried the internet, for where I live, it's a small town and not much selection for meeting people. Anyone have any luck with any dating sites, or know some different ones?
Can anyone else relate to this same problem with internet dating?
I met my girlfriend on the internet, but we didn't meet on a dating site. We met on a site we both had a common interest in, not looking for a significant other, just looking to talk to people with similar interests. Worked better than dating sites.
Reply:internet dating is the same as any other type of dating. you have to wade through a 1000 losers to find one good guy.
im 47 and live in conn., if your interested.
Reply:It seems like what you're looking for you won't find on the internet. First of all you want someone attractive which the internet rarely will provide simply because of how easy it to deceive others ie. through photo stealing, photo shop, or deceptive camera angles. Second of all you expect this person to have an excellent personality which is another thing the internet is terrible at displaying. It's hard to look into someone's personality when all your reading is text based on what they think others think of them. Which often times is either false or heavily exaggerated.
The internet is great for those that don't have the time, confidence, money, etc. to partake in the normal dating scene. But at the same time it's bad because the total anonymity of it allows people to be deceptive in order to trick others in the hopes that when this person meets them they'll just stick with it because they've invested so much time into it.
People may see you as coming off as shallow but it's really being honest. How many times have you gone to a dating site and skipped over someone's profile all together just because they weren't attractive, overweight, etc. Or saw someone's picture and instantly was prepared to message them without even reading their profile... I can tell you everyone does that.
Reply:Sugardaddy.com is a new one to me, ha ha! You could also try Craiglist. It's free, but limited. You can check it out right here:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/m4w/
But yes, I relate to what you're talking about. Online dating can be very deceptive. I'm sure you've had some guys who give you pictures that weren't even them! And from what I can tell, women usually get co*k pics, which is really gross. Women don't want to see that, but since that's all guys think with, they figure women want to know I guess. Ha ha.
But if online dating fails you and real life dating doesn't hold up to par either, excuse my language, but f*ck! Where are we singles supposed to meet someone? Ha ha, geeez. It's hard.
Reply:hahahahaha... good looking guys online dating sites!!!! That's a good one! Whew... hear ya there sister! Yeah, btdt. Nothing but mullet wearing, dirty coveralls, reeking of budweiser.... bleh!
Let's see, I've tried eharmony, yahoo personals (the worst), datemypet.com (not too bad), match.com (creepy). Ya know, myspace hasn't been too bad... but I met a guy through a friend that is better than what I could find online or in a bar.
Hmmm, try a bookstore or grocery store! My friend met her husband in a grocery store.
Good luck!!!!
Reply:I have some (not a lot) of experience with internet dating. My theory is that most people who use internet are either:
-desperate for a relationship
-looking for fun
The attractive single guys with a serious attitude towards dating usually don't use internet services because they have no trouble finding girlfriends. Whereas, attractive single women are more common than attractive single men, and therefore sometimes resort to internet.
Reply:You pretty much weeded your options.
Try dating the people you know.
Reply:I'd leave the internet alone, and try prayer. :) No, seriously. I think God will deliver the person you were meant to be with if you have faith. It could be that your "perfect match" is... who knows? Married to someone else right now? Maybe he's out there but has issues to get through before he's ready for you? Sit tight. Don't be in such a hurry. It's better to be alone for a while than to rush into something and then wind up going through a divorce years later.
Can anyone else relate to this same problem with internet dating?
I met my girlfriend on the internet, but we didn't meet on a dating site. We met on a site we both had a common interest in, not looking for a significant other, just looking to talk to people with similar interests. Worked better than dating sites.
Reply:internet dating is the same as any other type of dating. you have to wade through a 1000 losers to find one good guy.
im 47 and live in conn., if your interested.
Reply:It seems like what you're looking for you won't find on the internet. First of all you want someone attractive which the internet rarely will provide simply because of how easy it to deceive others ie. through photo stealing, photo shop, or deceptive camera angles. Second of all you expect this person to have an excellent personality which is another thing the internet is terrible at displaying. It's hard to look into someone's personality when all your reading is text based on what they think others think of them. Which often times is either false or heavily exaggerated.
The internet is great for those that don't have the time, confidence, money, etc. to partake in the normal dating scene. But at the same time it's bad because the total anonymity of it allows people to be deceptive in order to trick others in the hopes that when this person meets them they'll just stick with it because they've invested so much time into it.
People may see you as coming off as shallow but it's really being honest. How many times have you gone to a dating site and skipped over someone's profile all together just because they weren't attractive, overweight, etc. Or saw someone's picture and instantly was prepared to message them without even reading their profile... I can tell you everyone does that.
Reply:Sugardaddy.com is a new one to me, ha ha! You could also try Craiglist. It's free, but limited. You can check it out right here:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/m4w/
But yes, I relate to what you're talking about. Online dating can be very deceptive. I'm sure you've had some guys who give you pictures that weren't even them! And from what I can tell, women usually get co*k pics, which is really gross. Women don't want to see that, but since that's all guys think with, they figure women want to know I guess. Ha ha.
But if online dating fails you and real life dating doesn't hold up to par either, excuse my language, but f*ck! Where are we singles supposed to meet someone? Ha ha, geeez. It's hard.
Reply:hahahahaha... good looking guys online dating sites!!!! That's a good one! Whew... hear ya there sister! Yeah, btdt. Nothing but mullet wearing, dirty coveralls, reeking of budweiser.... bleh!
Let's see, I've tried eharmony, yahoo personals (the worst), datemypet.com (not too bad), match.com (creepy). Ya know, myspace hasn't been too bad... but I met a guy through a friend that is better than what I could find online or in a bar.
Hmmm, try a bookstore or grocery store! My friend met her husband in a grocery store.
Good luck!!!!
Reply:I have some (not a lot) of experience with internet dating. My theory is that most people who use internet are either:
-desperate for a relationship
-looking for fun
The attractive single guys with a serious attitude towards dating usually don't use internet services because they have no trouble finding girlfriends. Whereas, attractive single women are more common than attractive single men, and therefore sometimes resort to internet.
Reply:You pretty much weeded your options.
Try dating the people you know.
Reply:I'd leave the internet alone, and try prayer. :) No, seriously. I think God will deliver the person you were meant to be with if you have faith. It could be that your "perfect match" is... who knows? Married to someone else right now? Maybe he's out there but has issues to get through before he's ready for you? Sit tight. Don't be in such a hurry. It's better to be alone for a while than to rush into something and then wind up going through a divorce years later.
How can i make long distance internet dating work?
i met alady on the internet dating site, and i really want to make it work though she far away from me.
How can i make long distance internet dating work?
I have done this and it has worked out for me. I am now married to the man I had a long distance, met on the internet, relationship with. I will tell you from a woman's point of view, you will need to make an extra effort at this relationship. Call when you can, send cards, small gifts or gestures to her. Let her know you care and she is important to you. This is going to require more work than if you had met a traditional way. But if it's right and you believe she is worth it, it will be worth the extra effort. Good luck to you and this can work out, if you both want it too.
Reply:CONTINUE LOVING HER...
Reply:If she is far away it wont work unless it is possible to either go see her or her come to you.
I tried it before and it never works out.
Reply:If you think she's the right one...make it work then. As the saying goes....love has no boundaries... :) One of my chat pal got married last February with the girl he met through the internet and it was longggggggg distance too.
Reply:it wont
Reply:Be careful. You'd verify she is not cheating.
If everything is real, either of you can move. I think.
More dating tips:
How can i make long distance internet dating work?
I have done this and it has worked out for me. I am now married to the man I had a long distance, met on the internet, relationship with. I will tell you from a woman's point of view, you will need to make an extra effort at this relationship. Call when you can, send cards, small gifts or gestures to her. Let her know you care and she is important to you. This is going to require more work than if you had met a traditional way. But if it's right and you believe she is worth it, it will be worth the extra effort. Good luck to you and this can work out, if you both want it too.
Reply:CONTINUE LOVING HER...
Reply:If she is far away it wont work unless it is possible to either go see her or her come to you.
I tried it before and it never works out.
Reply:If you think she's the right one...make it work then. As the saying goes....love has no boundaries... :) One of my chat pal got married last February with the girl he met through the internet and it was longggggggg distance too.
Reply:it wont
Reply:Be careful. You'd verify she is not cheating.
If everything is real, either of you can move. I think.
More dating tips:
What do you do if your parent does not approve of you internet dating?
I'm in a living situation with my mom who is disabled. She is divorced and I am single, never married. Until one of us has a life change we live together because we enjoy one another and I help her. I am intelligent, cute, outgoing, fun and have many great qualities, no trouble getting men interested in me. Problem is that my mom is extremely conservative about men %26amp; women- she doesn't think that two people who make a date from the internet should even meet for drinks together (b/c that's drinking with a stranger, very bad according to her). It seems like drinks is the common way people first meet up from the internet--you know who forbid me meeting for dinner with someone (a stranger)- In her book that equals major romance- well not in today's world and she doesn't get it that it dinner is a common first date!
She says that she won't live with someone who does internet dating. I'm stuck, because if I do it, it will bring an all out war and she will cut me out of her life. Advice ?
What do you do if your parent does not approve of you internet dating?
I dissagree with the above answer. As long as you live in your mom's home, you are her responsibilty and you must mind. If you don't want to mind then find your own place. Regardless of how old or how mature you happen to be. It is your mom's job to look out for you.
And I agree with that meeting someone from the internet is a bad idea. You don't know if this person is for real or not. All you really know is what he has told you. Do you not watch tv? Do you never hear of kids being kidnapped or killed or stalked by someone they meet on the internet? Ever heard of predators?
Well, that's my advice. You say you have no trouble attracting men so why then are you on the internet?
Sorry but I'm on your mom's side in this.
Reply:didn't mention your age, but assume if you're drinking
that you are doing so legally -- with that in mind, you're
going to have to take a few deep breathes and lead
your life, mom knows ya love her -- now it's her turn to
know that it's unfair tp run your life.
Reply:You don't mention your age or hers. If she's over fifty... and has little or no experience with the Internet... she may NOT realize the commonality of Internet Dating. It's harder for people to meet nowadays; few people live in the same place all their lives, attend the same church if they attend at all, and City livers are caught up in making a living. It's common knowledge that it's not smart to become involved with a co-worker. Without being defensive about it it, ASK her for her suggestions about meeting quality men. She is RIGHT about meeting for a DRINK. Alcohol is a lousy medium for getting acquainted with another human being! It masks the true qualities of each person and that can be very dangerous indeed! Alcohol with a dinner is equally dangerous! When I tried computer dates... I always met for breakfast in an area AWAY from my home. It worked WELL! Am still friends with two of the guys I met that way...one is happily married to a friend of mine for five years now! I wish you and her the very best! Hugs, Gina C.
Reply:First, the only reason your Mom should have any say whatsoever over your dating habits is if you are under 18 and living under her roof. If that is not the case, then you are old enough to make your own decisions about whom you date, and should not even discuss such things with your Mom. Nothing against her giving you her opinion, but if you are over 18, you should stand on your own two feet and do what you feel is right for you. Good Luck.
Reply:You didn't say how old you are, but you sound over 18. You need to ask her to back off. Ask if she thinks she made some major mistakes raising you, that she thinks you have no judgment and can't take care of yourself? Things change, it is perfectly acceptable to meet people though the internet (with common sense being used!). I think coffee at a busy coffee shop is a better and more usual first meeting than a drink and/or dinner. Maybe she's a little jealous and afraid of losing you?
Reply:how old are you for one? and two if you're an adult its time to make yourself happy. She may be your mother but that doesnt mean you should listen to and old fashioned, ornary malcontent with nothing better to do then tell you what you cant do
Reply:tell her that you are going out with your friend joe and really go out with whoever you meet on the internet
Reply:Well, there is nothing wrong with internet dating. It is quite a common place these days. If she wants to disown you because of it, you have two choices. Either explain that things have changed since she grew up or hide your internet chats. It is unlikely she could check up on your internet habits and if she sees you online, have another window open that is different from chat sites and she won't know what you are doing.
Reply:That's a tough situation for you. As a mom and grandma myself, I understand her point of view. She loves you and is a afraid something bad might happen to you, and she is right to be cautious, although with a little common sense, you know that you can protect yourself. Something just as bad could happen with a guy you met at the library or grocery store! Can you compromise a little? Engage in a few activities that interest you other than the Internet. Physical fitness is a great activity for meeting people. Swim, bike, take a class and you might meet someone with a similar interest. What else do you like? Reading? Visit the library, and bigger book stores that might be crowded. See someone interesting looking? Ask him if he has a favorite book to recommend. Go out to lunch by yourself and people watch. Might be someone there doing the same thing and you might catch his eye. Go to concerts and shows. Go to the park on a sunny afternoon and draw, write a letter, or make your to-do list for the week. There's a million ways to meet people other than the internet. Maybe mom will be happier if you're meeting people in a few other ways. Those ways are probably no safer than what you're doing, but from her perspective they might be more acceptable.
I found myself single about 5 years ago and tried internet dating and found that the people I met outside of the computer were usually better dates. In fact, I ended up marrying a man my daughter and her best friend introduced me to, so don't pass up sources other than the computer for meeting people!
Reply:why did you tell them?
Reply:I dated a guy who I met online. It was long distance, too. I made up a story about how I met him, and my parents bought it. Eventually I told them the truth, once they were comfortable with him and decided he was a nice guy and stuff.
Reply:Say ok Mom you're right.
Find an internet guy you like, make a date.
When you're going out don't tell her that's where you met.
Lying sucks but if you mom is so close-minded that she won't grow with the times, it's impossible to satisfy her. Don't change your life around because she is unwilling to compromise.
EDIT:
In response to the answer above warning you about predators- I met my boyfriend on the internet, and he is the most amazing person in my life. He is honest and sincere and I'm thankful that I met him offline. Exercise caution and I'm sure you won't be 'fooled' by some fake. I think you are intelligent enough to see through the facade some put up.
Reply:I think if you're an adult you have to make your own decisions. It's hard, but this is as much about control as anything.
If it means a rift with your mom, then I think you have to make it as small a rift as possible, but you can't give in and keep your adult status.
Just make it as easy as you can, and start looking for apartments before you tell her in case it does become necessary.
Reply:Would you go to a strange city and walk down the dark alleys looking for a boy friend? Who knows, you might meet a nice guy there. Then again you might meet most any type of creep, criminal or pervert. It is like pot luck or Russian roulette.
The Internet is a predator's paradise. He or she can tell anyone anything about themselves and make it up as they go along. They can arrange a meeting and pretend to be too good to be true.
Most of them are con artists and have done a lot of checking on you and know a good bit about you. They use this information to gain your confidence and obtain access to whatever liquid assets you may have such as bank accounts or credit cards. Then one morning poof! They are gone and your liquid assets have been cleaned out.
You report your loss to the police and they take a report, all the while knowing that when they investigate the name and where the person is supposed to be from they will find nothing. After a few days they will gently inform you they could find nothing about this person and that it happens all the time.
My advice to you is stay out of the dark alley. For every prince charming there are 10 black knights. They will strike and be gone before you know what's happening.
Listen to your mother. There are plenty of guys around in your area if you take the trouble to get out and meet them.
You will at least know that these guys are who they say they are and have a bit of knowledge about their background.
Reply:so , you might give up an inheritance or something
if you are 18, smart and careful, then its your own business, not hers
maybe sneak out a window or something at night
Reply:you need to make your own decisions about whats best for you. Your a grown adult and your mother needs to understand that. I met my fiance who i will be marrying in 2 months through the internet. We met up for coffee at a starbucks though, not drinks at a bar. Whatever works best for you! Just be super careful who you are meeting up with and always tell a friend and have good safety, you never know what kind of wierdo's you can run into! Good luck to you and your mother.
Reply:tell her its your life and you can do what you wantits not up to her if ma mam tells me what to do a just tell her to shut the hell up
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She says that she won't live with someone who does internet dating. I'm stuck, because if I do it, it will bring an all out war and she will cut me out of her life. Advice ?
What do you do if your parent does not approve of you internet dating?
I dissagree with the above answer. As long as you live in your mom's home, you are her responsibilty and you must mind. If you don't want to mind then find your own place. Regardless of how old or how mature you happen to be. It is your mom's job to look out for you.
And I agree with that meeting someone from the internet is a bad idea. You don't know if this person is for real or not. All you really know is what he has told you. Do you not watch tv? Do you never hear of kids being kidnapped or killed or stalked by someone they meet on the internet? Ever heard of predators?
Well, that's my advice. You say you have no trouble attracting men so why then are you on the internet?
Sorry but I'm on your mom's side in this.
Reply:didn't mention your age, but assume if you're drinking
that you are doing so legally -- with that in mind, you're
going to have to take a few deep breathes and lead
your life, mom knows ya love her -- now it's her turn to
know that it's unfair tp run your life.
Reply:You don't mention your age or hers. If she's over fifty... and has little or no experience with the Internet... she may NOT realize the commonality of Internet Dating. It's harder for people to meet nowadays; few people live in the same place all their lives, attend the same church if they attend at all, and City livers are caught up in making a living. It's common knowledge that it's not smart to become involved with a co-worker. Without being defensive about it it, ASK her for her suggestions about meeting quality men. She is RIGHT about meeting for a DRINK. Alcohol is a lousy medium for getting acquainted with another human being! It masks the true qualities of each person and that can be very dangerous indeed! Alcohol with a dinner is equally dangerous! When I tried computer dates... I always met for breakfast in an area AWAY from my home. It worked WELL! Am still friends with two of the guys I met that way...one is happily married to a friend of mine for five years now! I wish you and her the very best! Hugs, Gina C.
Reply:First, the only reason your Mom should have any say whatsoever over your dating habits is if you are under 18 and living under her roof. If that is not the case, then you are old enough to make your own decisions about whom you date, and should not even discuss such things with your Mom. Nothing against her giving you her opinion, but if you are over 18, you should stand on your own two feet and do what you feel is right for you. Good Luck.
Reply:You didn't say how old you are, but you sound over 18. You need to ask her to back off. Ask if she thinks she made some major mistakes raising you, that she thinks you have no judgment and can't take care of yourself? Things change, it is perfectly acceptable to meet people though the internet (with common sense being used!). I think coffee at a busy coffee shop is a better and more usual first meeting than a drink and/or dinner. Maybe she's a little jealous and afraid of losing you?
Reply:how old are you for one? and two if you're an adult its time to make yourself happy. She may be your mother but that doesnt mean you should listen to and old fashioned, ornary malcontent with nothing better to do then tell you what you cant do
Reply:tell her that you are going out with your friend joe and really go out with whoever you meet on the internet
Reply:Well, there is nothing wrong with internet dating. It is quite a common place these days. If she wants to disown you because of it, you have two choices. Either explain that things have changed since she grew up or hide your internet chats. It is unlikely she could check up on your internet habits and if she sees you online, have another window open that is different from chat sites and she won't know what you are doing.
Reply:That's a tough situation for you. As a mom and grandma myself, I understand her point of view. She loves you and is a afraid something bad might happen to you, and she is right to be cautious, although with a little common sense, you know that you can protect yourself. Something just as bad could happen with a guy you met at the library or grocery store! Can you compromise a little? Engage in a few activities that interest you other than the Internet. Physical fitness is a great activity for meeting people. Swim, bike, take a class and you might meet someone with a similar interest. What else do you like? Reading? Visit the library, and bigger book stores that might be crowded. See someone interesting looking? Ask him if he has a favorite book to recommend. Go out to lunch by yourself and people watch. Might be someone there doing the same thing and you might catch his eye. Go to concerts and shows. Go to the park on a sunny afternoon and draw, write a letter, or make your to-do list for the week. There's a million ways to meet people other than the internet. Maybe mom will be happier if you're meeting people in a few other ways. Those ways are probably no safer than what you're doing, but from her perspective they might be more acceptable.
I found myself single about 5 years ago and tried internet dating and found that the people I met outside of the computer were usually better dates. In fact, I ended up marrying a man my daughter and her best friend introduced me to, so don't pass up sources other than the computer for meeting people!
Reply:why did you tell them?
Reply:I dated a guy who I met online. It was long distance, too. I made up a story about how I met him, and my parents bought it. Eventually I told them the truth, once they were comfortable with him and decided he was a nice guy and stuff.
Reply:Say ok Mom you're right.
Find an internet guy you like, make a date.
When you're going out don't tell her that's where you met.
Lying sucks but if you mom is so close-minded that she won't grow with the times, it's impossible to satisfy her. Don't change your life around because she is unwilling to compromise.
EDIT:
In response to the answer above warning you about predators- I met my boyfriend on the internet, and he is the most amazing person in my life. He is honest and sincere and I'm thankful that I met him offline. Exercise caution and I'm sure you won't be 'fooled' by some fake. I think you are intelligent enough to see through the facade some put up.
Reply:I think if you're an adult you have to make your own decisions. It's hard, but this is as much about control as anything.
If it means a rift with your mom, then I think you have to make it as small a rift as possible, but you can't give in and keep your adult status.
Just make it as easy as you can, and start looking for apartments before you tell her in case it does become necessary.
Reply:Would you go to a strange city and walk down the dark alleys looking for a boy friend? Who knows, you might meet a nice guy there. Then again you might meet most any type of creep, criminal or pervert. It is like pot luck or Russian roulette.
The Internet is a predator's paradise. He or she can tell anyone anything about themselves and make it up as they go along. They can arrange a meeting and pretend to be too good to be true.
Most of them are con artists and have done a lot of checking on you and know a good bit about you. They use this information to gain your confidence and obtain access to whatever liquid assets you may have such as bank accounts or credit cards. Then one morning poof! They are gone and your liquid assets have been cleaned out.
You report your loss to the police and they take a report, all the while knowing that when they investigate the name and where the person is supposed to be from they will find nothing. After a few days they will gently inform you they could find nothing about this person and that it happens all the time.
My advice to you is stay out of the dark alley. For every prince charming there are 10 black knights. They will strike and be gone before you know what's happening.
Listen to your mother. There are plenty of guys around in your area if you take the trouble to get out and meet them.
You will at least know that these guys are who they say they are and have a bit of knowledge about their background.
Reply:so , you might give up an inheritance or something
if you are 18, smart and careful, then its your own business, not hers
maybe sneak out a window or something at night
Reply:you need to make your own decisions about whats best for you. Your a grown adult and your mother needs to understand that. I met my fiance who i will be marrying in 2 months through the internet. We met up for coffee at a starbucks though, not drinks at a bar. Whatever works best for you! Just be super careful who you are meeting up with and always tell a friend and have good safety, you never know what kind of wierdo's you can run into! Good luck to you and your mother.
Reply:tell her its your life and you can do what you wantits not up to her if ma mam tells me what to do a just tell her to shut the hell up
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Does anyone else feel weird using internet dating sites?
The internet dating sites, myspace.com, etc. . It just feels weird to post pictures of myself up somewhere and talk about me me me. Every time I think about doing it, I get on a site, then I start cringing.
Does anyone else feel weird using internet dating sites?
Yes. the worst is trying to write about yourself. I'm pretty laid back and humble I guess because trying to point out my good qualities feels vain.The second (and last) one I wrote a bs one. " I'm a sagitarius, I like kittens, soft guitar music, and long walks on the beach"etc. That was actually fun!
Reply:No, because I don't use it. You don't ever really know who you're "dating". The best way to do it is too get out and meet new people, that's the original way, and it worked then and it still works now.
Reply:just drop me your number
Reply:If u feel weird then dont do it...simple as that! And if u still wanna be on it then dont talk abt urself it isnt necessary...there are whole lof of things to talk abt in this world!
Reply:No, Because that is where I met the Love of My Life and I do not Regret it, just be Careful on what you say and who you meet!!
Reply:Well, without people doing so, I wouldn't have a job!
I'm a dating consultant, who specializes in online dating. In fact, I recommend online dating before spending time and money on dating a person in public.
Be yourself, and make sure that you feel that they are doing the same. Don't feel pressured to meet anyone, and keep everything lite.
Don't feel awkward or cheesy about writing about yourself or posting a picture. It is actually less of an endeavor than actually meeting someone in public!
The very first day that they hire me, I make my clients join SinglesNet and to begin their search for as many possibilities as they can. I tell them to make a list of at least 20, but aim for 50. Then start talking and asking questions. You will find yourself eliminating them one by one until you have a select few that are hard to actually choose between!
Their personality matrix engine will help you to find people that match your personality, and you can choose the people from this list that you are attracted to as well!
Get out there today and discover why I am a successful dating consultant, as well as a husband!
Does anyone else feel weird using internet dating sites?
Yes. the worst is trying to write about yourself. I'm pretty laid back and humble I guess because trying to point out my good qualities feels vain.The second (and last) one I wrote a bs one. " I'm a sagitarius, I like kittens, soft guitar music, and long walks on the beach"etc. That was actually fun!
Reply:No, because I don't use it. You don't ever really know who you're "dating". The best way to do it is too get out and meet new people, that's the original way, and it worked then and it still works now.
Reply:just drop me your number
Reply:If u feel weird then dont do it...simple as that! And if u still wanna be on it then dont talk abt urself it isnt necessary...there are whole lof of things to talk abt in this world!
Reply:No, Because that is where I met the Love of My Life and I do not Regret it, just be Careful on what you say and who you meet!!
Reply:Well, without people doing so, I wouldn't have a job!
I'm a dating consultant, who specializes in online dating. In fact, I recommend online dating before spending time and money on dating a person in public.
Be yourself, and make sure that you feel that they are doing the same. Don't feel pressured to meet anyone, and keep everything lite.
Don't feel awkward or cheesy about writing about yourself or posting a picture. It is actually less of an endeavor than actually meeting someone in public!
The very first day that they hire me, I make my clients join SinglesNet and to begin their search for as many possibilities as they can. I tell them to make a list of at least 20, but aim for 50. Then start talking and asking questions. You will find yourself eliminating them one by one until you have a select few that are hard to actually choose between!
Their personality matrix engine will help you to find people that match your personality, and you can choose the people from this list that you are attracted to as well!
Get out there today and discover why I am a successful dating consultant, as well as a husband!
Does anyone else feel weird using internet dating sites?
The internet dating sites, myspace.com, etc. . It just feels weird to post pictures of myself up somewhere and talk about me me me. Every time I think about doing it, I get on a site, then I start cringing.
Does anyone else feel weird using internet dating sites?
I don't do it, nor do I use Myspace as a dating site, but to each his own. I think it's rather lame. There's a world outside of the internet, I think people are forgetting about it. Internet dating is not only risky, it's usually a big let down.
Reply:I feel that way too, but, it has been great in a way because I can filter out the ones I'm not interested in without all the B.S. This way I can get to know someone before I actually meet them. So far so good. Of course, there will be liars, but I try to scare them away in my profile.
Reply:Ive never used one and I dont plan on it.
Does anyone else feel weird using internet dating sites?
I don't do it, nor do I use Myspace as a dating site, but to each his own. I think it's rather lame. There's a world outside of the internet, I think people are forgetting about it. Internet dating is not only risky, it's usually a big let down.
Reply:I feel that way too, but, it has been great in a way because I can filter out the ones I'm not interested in without all the B.S. This way I can get to know someone before I actually meet them. So far so good. Of course, there will be liars, but I try to scare them away in my profile.
Reply:Ive never used one and I dont plan on it.
Anyone have any good stories about internet-dating?
Share the good and/or bad. I'm writing a short story about internet-dating and need some inspiration!
(Details are great!)
Anyone have any good stories about internet-dating?
My friend moved out to Pittsburgh for a job. He didn't know anyone so he went onto a website for people in that specific area. He found a girl that liked to gamble and they started to see each other. They dated for two years and are getting married next year.
Reply:Um, it's a bad one sorta. I was young, I thought I cared, but the bastard used me and then left w no reason and never ever talked to me again! It was shortly after 9/11. Maybe had had a family member who died? But I never ever heard back from him. Months went by. I even tried way later, years later just for whatever, cuz I needed it. Nothing.
Reply:I have great stories keithfreda@yahoo.com I'll tell you all about it.
Reply:first time was a disaster. met him online in January 2005. convinced myself i loved him and he loved me, believed evrything he told me forgave him and his ridiculous excuses. i think i knew all along that i never really did love him because i was always thinking of someone else, when your in love, all you can think about is the person you 'love'. anyhoo, started talking to a great guy on here (who is now a very special friend to me) and he gave me some really good advice which i took. so glad i did because now i can see that the whole thing was never real.
so, as you can tell mine is not good internet dating story but, i have met a wonderful lifelong friend on here so for that i am thankful!
Reply:i just found the most amazing and awesome girl ever, she is alwasy making me smile.
Reply:once i gave this guy my email address and he got my phone number with my email address.he ended up calling me.and my dad awsnered,he asked for me and i wasnt there at the time.since then he never called.
(Details are great!)
Anyone have any good stories about internet-dating?
My friend moved out to Pittsburgh for a job. He didn't know anyone so he went onto a website for people in that specific area. He found a girl that liked to gamble and they started to see each other. They dated for two years and are getting married next year.
Reply:Um, it's a bad one sorta. I was young, I thought I cared, but the bastard used me and then left w no reason and never ever talked to me again! It was shortly after 9/11. Maybe had had a family member who died? But I never ever heard back from him. Months went by. I even tried way later, years later just for whatever, cuz I needed it. Nothing.
Reply:I have great stories keithfreda@yahoo.com I'll tell you all about it.
Reply:first time was a disaster. met him online in January 2005. convinced myself i loved him and he loved me, believed evrything he told me forgave him and his ridiculous excuses. i think i knew all along that i never really did love him because i was always thinking of someone else, when your in love, all you can think about is the person you 'love'. anyhoo, started talking to a great guy on here (who is now a very special friend to me) and he gave me some really good advice which i took. so glad i did because now i can see that the whole thing was never real.
so, as you can tell mine is not good internet dating story but, i have met a wonderful lifelong friend on here so for that i am thankful!
Reply:i just found the most amazing and awesome girl ever, she is alwasy making me smile.
Reply:once i gave this guy my email address and he got my phone number with my email address.he ended up calling me.and my dad awsnered,he asked for me and i wasnt there at the time.since then he never called.
What's the general opinion on internet dating?
I have a friend who is too busy to get out there and meet people the old fashioned way, so I wondered if internet dating is still considered a bit desperate and sad, or is it the modern way to do these things?
What's the general opinion on internet dating?
Although its the modern way to do things, i still prefer going out and meeting people in person, because you never know, they may not always be the people you think they're going to be, and its quite dangerous.
And also, if they're meeting you over the internet, how many other people are they meeting over the internet? At least if you know someone off the internet you can trust them.
Its like internet shopping, you can get clothes online, but you can't feel them or see the real colour, wheras if you shop normally, you can try them on and see the real colours and feel the material...i wouldn't internet date, i think it is a little sad really.
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Reply:There is a very good chance of being disappointed.
A few pounds extra is 60 lbs.
Good looking. (a dead rabbit looks good to a coyote.)
Most have no life and close friends for some reason or another.
I tried it and after 1 contact, I quit and removed all info about myself. I don't need any more of that.
Reply:no but if shes to busy to go out then she does it on her free time shes busy i met a guy on the Internet 7/8 months ago and he is cool i have met alot of people on the Internet you just got to use your head and be care full chat on the computer until your sure about him then when you feel safe go meet him
Reply:Take him to candle light dinner.and thn go for long drive.thn go to sum resort and spend quality tim wit him.tht he cant forget if he want to..make his night as warm as hot water.mak him feel lik he the moom among the stars..
Reply:Well, I've honestly done it once, but I don't recommend it. You just don't know who you're dealing with from the other side you know? Even if it's casual chatting; 10xs out of 10 the person won't be honest about something or their entire history =( so you have to be careful; but if it's for fun and you want nothing to come out of it; there's no hurt in it =)
Reply:We do everything through the internet now a days so why not dating. I don't believe it is sad nor desperate some people just really don't have the time to actually go out there and look for someone.Although I would just try to be a little more careful cuz there is a lot of people who claim to be something there not over the internet. So as long as she is careful then I see nothing wrong with it :)
Reply:it can work just make sure its a lasting feeling not an infatuation and be safe at all times
Reply:I wasn't looking to meet someone and only joined MySpace as I am heavily involved in music and nearly all my musical buddies had pages. They used to talk about gigs and musicians I'd never heard of and this prompted me to construct my own.
Shortly after, a stunning girl messaged me saying how much she liked my song and had seen us play a few months earlier and had really enjoyed our set. Asked when we were due to play again etc.........the rest as they say is history.
I sometimes feel embarrassed to disclose the fact that we met on-line and usually tell people we met at one of my gigs (which is actually almost true! ha ha) but I can say that if it hadn't been for MySpace things certainly wouldn't be as good as they are now.
Reply:In a way, internet dating is the new modern version without all the expectations. Tell your friend to be careful.
Reply:My only problem with it is that you have no way of knowing if the other person is who they say they are. This means that you are placing alot (including your health) on the line, More so than with standard dating.
My advice is use one of the match sites as it least that way you can choose from amoung a bunch of people and if they are nutso you can call the site and let them know that their filter process sucks!
Reply:dont do it i got herpes from the chick i met on the internet
Reply:well your friend needs to be extra cautious with actually meeting them and giving personal info out. you never know who you are REALLY talking to. i met someone online and dated him and did not know much about him. he wound up strangling me and beating me up in front of my 4 year old. you just never know what you're gonna get! just be careful. meet in public places.
Reply:Consider this:
I am a white male 6'2" 195 lbs. I am vice-president of a bank in Los Angeles. My house is in Torrey Canyon 12 rooms and a pool. I have blonde hair green eyes and am in excellent shape. I will send a picture when I get the new camera.
Now, how do you really know this is true.
I may actually be a 5'3" 300 lb Eskimo from Nanuck with major zits.
You NEVER know who you are talking to. It is too big of a risk. Especially when they want an address and phone number right away.
Internet dating is a sign of desperation. Maybe not your friend, but how about that stalker out there? Too busy to get out there and meet people. Get real.
Reply:pretty good ive met some great girls on them..love at lycos is quite good
Reply:well i made many friends over the years through internet especially chatting. but i never even thought about to go and ask a person for date.
I think friendship on internet have many positive points like u become friends from different places attitude character and u become friend of them without reason but to spend sometime with some interesting ppl.
Reply:well i personally dont have a problem with that. but some people do. i feel that as long as they both love each other than anything can go write. look all my long term relationships have been on the net. and just the recent one of 11 months was from myspace lol. which is weird. but here comes the bad part. u get tired of not being with them and not seeing them so often. and yes my bf from 11months did break up with me cause of that. but i dont really think it was that, im pretty sure it was some other girl. so theirs actually two different sides/opinions on this. but good luck anyway.
Reply:risky business
Reply:It can work, I have tried itbefore and made some friends through it. You have to be careful as people aren't who they say they are all of the time. Just found out my boyfriend still uses his account.
Reply:i met my bf on world of warcraft.... we've been together for about 3 weeks now and we're both very happy. that's probably not exactly the type of online dating you're talking about... but what really matters is how your friend feels about it. online relationships seem to take *more* work than other relationships, simply because you don't just see them, you have to make time especally for seeing or spending time with them (ie. you don't see them at school or work everyday) i think it's also very important to find someone who wants the same thing from a relationship.
Reply:it is a good way to meet people but nothing can compare to actual contact. you cannot see someones reaction to things you say over the internet. you have to have human contact
Reply:If she doesn't have time to meet people in the traditional way how is she going to have time to go on a date with someone she meets via a website?
That doesn't make sense.
Anyway, i think its cool in this day and age, its accepted as normal now.
Reply:Well I think that it works for some.. but just like anything else you just have to be cautious.. so let someone know who you are going out with..meet in a public place..just to cover your tracks if he turns out to be crazy.
Reply:I think its fine as long as its safe, theres not really a problem with it and suppose its a blessin for people who are too busy. xx
Reply:I met someone on an internet dating services once.
anyway to cut a long story short i told her it was my birthday in two weeks. she got me all these lovely gifts and i never saw her again, HA HA......../
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What's the general opinion on internet dating?
Although its the modern way to do things, i still prefer going out and meeting people in person, because you never know, they may not always be the people you think they're going to be, and its quite dangerous.
And also, if they're meeting you over the internet, how many other people are they meeting over the internet? At least if you know someone off the internet you can trust them.
Its like internet shopping, you can get clothes online, but you can't feel them or see the real colour, wheras if you shop normally, you can try them on and see the real colours and feel the material...i wouldn't internet date, i think it is a little sad really.
Reply:easy way to get laid by easy girls Report It
Reply:There is a very good chance of being disappointed.
A few pounds extra is 60 lbs.
Good looking. (a dead rabbit looks good to a coyote.)
Most have no life and close friends for some reason or another.
I tried it and after 1 contact, I quit and removed all info about myself. I don't need any more of that.
Reply:no but if shes to busy to go out then she does it on her free time shes busy i met a guy on the Internet 7/8 months ago and he is cool i have met alot of people on the Internet you just got to use your head and be care full chat on the computer until your sure about him then when you feel safe go meet him
Reply:Take him to candle light dinner.and thn go for long drive.thn go to sum resort and spend quality tim wit him.tht he cant forget if he want to..make his night as warm as hot water.mak him feel lik he the moom among the stars..
Reply:Well, I've honestly done it once, but I don't recommend it. You just don't know who you're dealing with from the other side you know? Even if it's casual chatting; 10xs out of 10 the person won't be honest about something or their entire history =( so you have to be careful; but if it's for fun and you want nothing to come out of it; there's no hurt in it =)
Reply:We do everything through the internet now a days so why not dating. I don't believe it is sad nor desperate some people just really don't have the time to actually go out there and look for someone.Although I would just try to be a little more careful cuz there is a lot of people who claim to be something there not over the internet. So as long as she is careful then I see nothing wrong with it :)
Reply:it can work just make sure its a lasting feeling not an infatuation and be safe at all times
Reply:I wasn't looking to meet someone and only joined MySpace as I am heavily involved in music and nearly all my musical buddies had pages. They used to talk about gigs and musicians I'd never heard of and this prompted me to construct my own.
Shortly after, a stunning girl messaged me saying how much she liked my song and had seen us play a few months earlier and had really enjoyed our set. Asked when we were due to play again etc.........the rest as they say is history.
I sometimes feel embarrassed to disclose the fact that we met on-line and usually tell people we met at one of my gigs (which is actually almost true! ha ha) but I can say that if it hadn't been for MySpace things certainly wouldn't be as good as they are now.
Reply:In a way, internet dating is the new modern version without all the expectations. Tell your friend to be careful.
Reply:My only problem with it is that you have no way of knowing if the other person is who they say they are. This means that you are placing alot (including your health) on the line, More so than with standard dating.
My advice is use one of the match sites as it least that way you can choose from amoung a bunch of people and if they are nutso you can call the site and let them know that their filter process sucks!
Reply:dont do it i got herpes from the chick i met on the internet
Reply:well your friend needs to be extra cautious with actually meeting them and giving personal info out. you never know who you are REALLY talking to. i met someone online and dated him and did not know much about him. he wound up strangling me and beating me up in front of my 4 year old. you just never know what you're gonna get! just be careful. meet in public places.
Reply:Consider this:
I am a white male 6'2" 195 lbs. I am vice-president of a bank in Los Angeles. My house is in Torrey Canyon 12 rooms and a pool. I have blonde hair green eyes and am in excellent shape. I will send a picture when I get the new camera.
Now, how do you really know this is true.
I may actually be a 5'3" 300 lb Eskimo from Nanuck with major zits.
You NEVER know who you are talking to. It is too big of a risk. Especially when they want an address and phone number right away.
Internet dating is a sign of desperation. Maybe not your friend, but how about that stalker out there? Too busy to get out there and meet people. Get real.
Reply:pretty good ive met some great girls on them..love at lycos is quite good
Reply:well i made many friends over the years through internet especially chatting. but i never even thought about to go and ask a person for date.
I think friendship on internet have many positive points like u become friends from different places attitude character and u become friend of them without reason but to spend sometime with some interesting ppl.
Reply:well i personally dont have a problem with that. but some people do. i feel that as long as they both love each other than anything can go write. look all my long term relationships have been on the net. and just the recent one of 11 months was from myspace lol. which is weird. but here comes the bad part. u get tired of not being with them and not seeing them so often. and yes my bf from 11months did break up with me cause of that. but i dont really think it was that, im pretty sure it was some other girl. so theirs actually two different sides/opinions on this. but good luck anyway.
Reply:risky business
Reply:It can work, I have tried itbefore and made some friends through it. You have to be careful as people aren't who they say they are all of the time. Just found out my boyfriend still uses his account.
Reply:i met my bf on world of warcraft.... we've been together for about 3 weeks now and we're both very happy. that's probably not exactly the type of online dating you're talking about... but what really matters is how your friend feels about it. online relationships seem to take *more* work than other relationships, simply because you don't just see them, you have to make time especally for seeing or spending time with them (ie. you don't see them at school or work everyday) i think it's also very important to find someone who wants the same thing from a relationship.
Reply:it is a good way to meet people but nothing can compare to actual contact. you cannot see someones reaction to things you say over the internet. you have to have human contact
Reply:If she doesn't have time to meet people in the traditional way how is she going to have time to go on a date with someone she meets via a website?
That doesn't make sense.
Anyway, i think its cool in this day and age, its accepted as normal now.
Reply:Well I think that it works for some.. but just like anything else you just have to be cautious.. so let someone know who you are going out with..meet in a public place..just to cover your tracks if he turns out to be crazy.
Reply:I think its fine as long as its safe, theres not really a problem with it and suppose its a blessin for people who are too busy. xx
Reply:I met someone on an internet dating services once.
anyway to cut a long story short i told her it was my birthday in two weeks. she got me all these lovely gifts and i never saw her again, HA HA......../
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Should I set myself up on internet dating?
My father and sister came to me and suggested that I give it a go. I'm 22, british male and have been single quite a while now.
Thing is, I'm not sure about it. I always considered internet dating to be a very desperate measure, a last resort if u will. My opinion is the only people who apply r those who have little to nothing to offer (I apolagise if I insult anyone with these words).
I probably have nothing myself to offer any young ladies, but I'm not sure if I want throw in the towel and admit that.
Should I set myself up on internet dating?
give it a go, after all waht have you got to lose, you dont have to stop other dating methods, so you are just adding to you chances
Reply:what do you look like?
Reply:I think the same people from yahoo personals are here waiting for answers from there ads ..just killing time .. give this forum a try with your next question .. and stop putting yourself down , it makes you sound like a looser .. go ask somebody to kick you in the @ss .. then come back with chin up .. nobody wants a looser ..kapeach ..
Reply:dont throw in the towel just yet mate, (not insulted at all mate) there is no longer any stigma attached 2 internet dating. i,ve been on %26amp; off now for 4 months %26amp; met some good friends but nothing more! im from the old school of believing that the one will come along soon but until then im just enjoying myself. give it a try %26amp; see what u think. have fun
Reply:Oh Boy..first of all you are right that there are really desperate people online looking for nothing but sex or to please them. But I met my husband online on matchmaker.com and how i did go about it was. I would find the ones that i am interested in by looking at their profile (very carefully) and then email them and if things went well I would keep chatting for at least 2 weeks and then you'll find out more about the person. I was online for 6 months and I met at least 30 men just for coffee or lunch, no drinks or dinner. out of the 30, I'd say 95 percent really liked me but i only kinda liked 5 or6 of them. But i would narrow it down and then I finally found the one. bam! it was like fire works..we had great rapport online and on the phone and we met after we chatted and talked on the phone (4 weeks) talked openly about everything...I think you'll know when you meet the right one. and we have been together for 5 yrs and we have a 18 month old and we are very happy!
Reply:why not after all what have you really to lose?? you will probably find that you meet more people who are on your wavelength!! personally i never met the man of my dreams in my home town and my friend suggeated that i try it, so i did. they are not people who have nothing to offer but just havent found what there looking for, as i do hope that i am not one of them people. i can also say that i have met someone who i care very much for, and if i hadnt tried then i wouldnt be able to write what i am now. try it, if you dont like it, dont do it again, thats my philosophy!! after all your sat there typing the question when you could be talking to real people who want to get to know you......go on give it a try!!! i am sure you will find who you are looking for......good luck!
Reply:Thats BS nowadays. who the hell has time to do the whole clubbing thing? having said that, the real deal'll probably bite u on ur *** when u not lookin 4 it
Reply:Hi
I have been Internet ? for awhile. Although I do have lots to offer. I find that people don't take this serious at all. Or I have not met them yet. During the duration of Internet chatting, I have met some people who have fooled me into thinking they wanted long term relationships. But all they tryed to get was sex. Then the other's are scared off when I tell them they must get tested before we enter the physical part of the relationship. Truth is,The world it's self has become so confusing. That the Internet is more upsetting than anything else.
If I had it all to do over, I would never try the Internet as a way of meeting people for a relationship
Reply:i like the internet for meeting new people, you don't have to make yourself feel or look despirate, you can just be looking for new friends. I have found a few interesting people that i still talk to and if it works out great, if not, then i have a new friend.
Reply:Give it a try as you have nothing to lose. Just make sure you get to see their pics first (ask for several so you know it was not grabbed from some website) so you know if you want to meet them in person.
The internet is just one more way of getting to know more people. If you're tired of hanging out at the bars, being set up on (disastrous) blind dates by friends and relatives, and feel as if your options where your social life is concerned is very limited, then I would recommend internet dating.
Reply:I think you could use some help with your self esteem, buddy. If you feel you have nothing to offer, that shows you have very LOW self esteem. You say that the people in dating service have nothing to offer, so obviously you feel they are worthless, and you are worthless. Try therapy first to see why your attitude is so poor.
Reply:Nothing wrong with net dating
Reply:Hey man like yourself I felt like the biggest loser on the face of the planet turning to an internet site to meet ladies. Chatted with lots of losers and users but there was some interesting ladies also. Finally met one at age 48 and we got alone fabulously. We have been seeing each other each and every weekend since and are now set to be married next May 20. So I for one have gone from a non-believer in these services to a person who is grateful to have used it as I have found a woman to share my life with. Sure it's not for everyone and you must be careful on there but hopefully you will also get to answer someone with a positive response like this some day regarding using internet to met people of the opposite gender. Best of luck to you and remember father knows best. Ha!
Reply:I went on line dating services. The woman showed up looking like a Bow Wow. I told her she had the wrong address.
Reply:Hi, You are still young 22, Get out there and find some women before you join internet dating sites. Don't look for women take up a new hobby/interest get out I am sure you will find somebody even it is friendship first. Leave internet dating until you have experienced the real world/
Reply:If ya want to you could
Reply:well you could try the Internet but be care full cuz there are a lot of weirdos out there , you could also try going to a different pub or club. good luck!!!
Reply:its 2006, and picking someone up in a bar is the same as meeting someone on the internet. You don't know the person either way. I have tried internet dateing, actually i met the guy im engaged to on the internet. It does work, you just never know what your gonna get. Its like the surprise in the Cracker jack box..LOL..some times it sucks, sometimes its the dimond ring youve been looking for.
Thing is, I'm not sure about it. I always considered internet dating to be a very desperate measure, a last resort if u will. My opinion is the only people who apply r those who have little to nothing to offer (I apolagise if I insult anyone with these words).
I probably have nothing myself to offer any young ladies, but I'm not sure if I want throw in the towel and admit that.
Should I set myself up on internet dating?
give it a go, after all waht have you got to lose, you dont have to stop other dating methods, so you are just adding to you chances
Reply:what do you look like?
Reply:I think the same people from yahoo personals are here waiting for answers from there ads ..just killing time .. give this forum a try with your next question .. and stop putting yourself down , it makes you sound like a looser .. go ask somebody to kick you in the @ss .. then come back with chin up .. nobody wants a looser ..kapeach ..
Reply:dont throw in the towel just yet mate, (not insulted at all mate) there is no longer any stigma attached 2 internet dating. i,ve been on %26amp; off now for 4 months %26amp; met some good friends but nothing more! im from the old school of believing that the one will come along soon but until then im just enjoying myself. give it a try %26amp; see what u think. have fun
Reply:Oh Boy..first of all you are right that there are really desperate people online looking for nothing but sex or to please them. But I met my husband online on matchmaker.com and how i did go about it was. I would find the ones that i am interested in by looking at their profile (very carefully) and then email them and if things went well I would keep chatting for at least 2 weeks and then you'll find out more about the person. I was online for 6 months and I met at least 30 men just for coffee or lunch, no drinks or dinner. out of the 30, I'd say 95 percent really liked me but i only kinda liked 5 or6 of them. But i would narrow it down and then I finally found the one. bam! it was like fire works..we had great rapport online and on the phone and we met after we chatted and talked on the phone (4 weeks) talked openly about everything...I think you'll know when you meet the right one. and we have been together for 5 yrs and we have a 18 month old and we are very happy!
Reply:why not after all what have you really to lose?? you will probably find that you meet more people who are on your wavelength!! personally i never met the man of my dreams in my home town and my friend suggeated that i try it, so i did. they are not people who have nothing to offer but just havent found what there looking for, as i do hope that i am not one of them people. i can also say that i have met someone who i care very much for, and if i hadnt tried then i wouldnt be able to write what i am now. try it, if you dont like it, dont do it again, thats my philosophy!! after all your sat there typing the question when you could be talking to real people who want to get to know you......go on give it a try!!! i am sure you will find who you are looking for......good luck!
Reply:Thats BS nowadays. who the hell has time to do the whole clubbing thing? having said that, the real deal'll probably bite u on ur *** when u not lookin 4 it
Reply:Hi
I have been Internet ? for awhile. Although I do have lots to offer. I find that people don't take this serious at all. Or I have not met them yet. During the duration of Internet chatting, I have met some people who have fooled me into thinking they wanted long term relationships. But all they tryed to get was sex. Then the other's are scared off when I tell them they must get tested before we enter the physical part of the relationship. Truth is,The world it's self has become so confusing. That the Internet is more upsetting than anything else.
If I had it all to do over, I would never try the Internet as a way of meeting people for a relationship
Reply:i like the internet for meeting new people, you don't have to make yourself feel or look despirate, you can just be looking for new friends. I have found a few interesting people that i still talk to and if it works out great, if not, then i have a new friend.
Reply:Give it a try as you have nothing to lose. Just make sure you get to see their pics first (ask for several so you know it was not grabbed from some website) so you know if you want to meet them in person.
The internet is just one more way of getting to know more people. If you're tired of hanging out at the bars, being set up on (disastrous) blind dates by friends and relatives, and feel as if your options where your social life is concerned is very limited, then I would recommend internet dating.
Reply:I think you could use some help with your self esteem, buddy. If you feel you have nothing to offer, that shows you have very LOW self esteem. You say that the people in dating service have nothing to offer, so obviously you feel they are worthless, and you are worthless. Try therapy first to see why your attitude is so poor.
Reply:Nothing wrong with net dating
Reply:Hey man like yourself I felt like the biggest loser on the face of the planet turning to an internet site to meet ladies. Chatted with lots of losers and users but there was some interesting ladies also. Finally met one at age 48 and we got alone fabulously. We have been seeing each other each and every weekend since and are now set to be married next May 20. So I for one have gone from a non-believer in these services to a person who is grateful to have used it as I have found a woman to share my life with. Sure it's not for everyone and you must be careful on there but hopefully you will also get to answer someone with a positive response like this some day regarding using internet to met people of the opposite gender. Best of luck to you and remember father knows best. Ha!
Reply:I went on line dating services. The woman showed up looking like a Bow Wow. I told her she had the wrong address.
Reply:Hi, You are still young 22, Get out there and find some women before you join internet dating sites. Don't look for women take up a new hobby/interest get out I am sure you will find somebody even it is friendship first. Leave internet dating until you have experienced the real world/
Reply:If ya want to you could
Reply:well you could try the Internet but be care full cuz there are a lot of weirdos out there , you could also try going to a different pub or club. good luck!!!
Reply:its 2006, and picking someone up in a bar is the same as meeting someone on the internet. You don't know the person either way. I have tried internet dateing, actually i met the guy im engaged to on the internet. It does work, you just never know what your gonna get. Its like the surprise in the Cracker jack box..LOL..some times it sucks, sometimes its the dimond ring youve been looking for.
Anyone has a success story of Internet dating to share?
It seems internet dating is pretty interesting since it’s most safe sitting behind a computer and dreaming of someone may or may not exist, and then be surprise (badly) on a rendezvous… A live adult game and all that.
Anyone has a success story of Internet dating to share?
I share your skepticism of internet dating, but know several couples that have met that way. One couple is living together, another got married, and a few others dated and then became good friends.
Go figure.
Reply:ive been inetrnet-dating for over a year now, %26amp; in that time ive been used %26amp; hurt so often by guys saying they want a relationship but are really jst after s*ex. my advice...stay well clear! jst go to different bars, clubs etc if u wanna meet guys, i know i am now!
Reply:I know a lot of couples who met online and have been married or living together for a few years. Also know many who have only hand disasterous dates from online and I myself found the love of my life online.......... just like in the real world, it works for some and not for others
Reply:are you looking for a date then? I have personally no good stories to tell you...
Reply:Yes!!! Actually I have met my fiancee online through a chat group.I have found the most wonderful,honest,loving,caring,and understanding man alive.i was so lucky because I wasn't even looking for a relationship.When he and I started talking,he was in my group and it started as just basic chatting with a room full of people.I was a virgin and so was he.So that worked out perfect.Now we are getting married this year and having twins.Now if that isn't a success story,I don't know what is.I have never been so happy in my life.Thank God for the internet and chat sites.
Reply:yes i have me and my husband-to be met 8 years ago online and we have been together since!!
Reply:oh yeah!what a success i had.i met a very very quiet girl on the net.She was thin,very light ,that light that i was afraid she would blow away.She never spoke back to me and she went everywhere with me.
Yep and that blowup doll was only $39.99
Reply:Nope. You don't even know that you are being sent the true photo of the person. Even if its real, you don't know if its current. I know a lady that's about 40 and she looks like an old hag, but she posts her high school photos on the Internet dating sites. She was hot in high school, but any guy that dates her is in for shock.
Reply:a good mate of mine met a girl on the net.
they met in real life and things whent ok. they went out for about 6 months from the day of there first meeting in real life. then they broke up. it was like normal dating only they met on line, not down the pub.
Reply:i met my wife on through chat, we have preretty much been in love right from the get go. i think we are some the lucky few that have actually found true happiness thru chat. so yea i have had major success with it, i am so happy and we are starting a family. sometimes it is hard for us to believe it ourselves, because it seems like we have known each other forever. but for real i wouldn't trust everyone you see on there, cause their are some sick people out there, so be careful and hopefully you will find happiness like me and my beautiful wife
Reply:My sister is now married to a Norwegian man whom she met through the internet. They've been and still are happily married for 4 years now, and planning to have their first child this fall. My sister is deaf by the way, and her hubby learned sign language quite quickly, and she learned Norwegian sign language.
Reply:was married 25 yrs met someone through internet after we split up and still with her 7 months later we both love each other madly what more can i say my advice is take it easy talk for few weeks first and if you think she ok go for it its your mind no one elses after all its you that will have to meet her,best o luck
Reply:Yes, i did have such cyber romance's experience. And it happened at me for many times. It's maybe a little bit unbelievable to tell you, but it's true. You know, i have 4 girl friend before. And three of them was I got to know via internet. Even my present girl friend also met at MSN. She was one of my blog visitor. And she likes to read my blog, she told me.
Just because of my blog, she sent me a message. And that's the beginning of our relationship. Till now, we still love each other a lot. We appreciate our relationship. :)
Reply:Well in feb 05 I started talking to this guy through myspace.com. We talked online for a month then met in person. At the end of april we became more then friends and started dating. Now a year and 2 months later we are still together and so very much in love. So while not all online dates work out, him and I really are meant to be and it just took myspace to introduce
We actually found out that he was friends with my roommates bf. Plus only lives 8 min from my house back home and we hung out with some same ppl in hs, just never met at that time.
Anyone has a success story of Internet dating to share?
I share your skepticism of internet dating, but know several couples that have met that way. One couple is living together, another got married, and a few others dated and then became good friends.
Go figure.
Reply:ive been inetrnet-dating for over a year now, %26amp; in that time ive been used %26amp; hurt so often by guys saying they want a relationship but are really jst after s*ex. my advice...stay well clear! jst go to different bars, clubs etc if u wanna meet guys, i know i am now!
Reply:I know a lot of couples who met online and have been married or living together for a few years. Also know many who have only hand disasterous dates from online and I myself found the love of my life online.......... just like in the real world, it works for some and not for others
Reply:are you looking for a date then? I have personally no good stories to tell you...
Reply:Yes!!! Actually I have met my fiancee online through a chat group.I have found the most wonderful,honest,loving,caring,and understanding man alive.i was so lucky because I wasn't even looking for a relationship.When he and I started talking,he was in my group and it started as just basic chatting with a room full of people.I was a virgin and so was he.So that worked out perfect.Now we are getting married this year and having twins.Now if that isn't a success story,I don't know what is.I have never been so happy in my life.Thank God for the internet and chat sites.
Reply:yes i have me and my husband-to be met 8 years ago online and we have been together since!!
Reply:oh yeah!what a success i had.i met a very very quiet girl on the net.She was thin,very light ,that light that i was afraid she would blow away.She never spoke back to me and she went everywhere with me.
Yep and that blowup doll was only $39.99
Reply:Nope. You don't even know that you are being sent the true photo of the person. Even if its real, you don't know if its current. I know a lady that's about 40 and she looks like an old hag, but she posts her high school photos on the Internet dating sites. She was hot in high school, but any guy that dates her is in for shock.
Reply:a good mate of mine met a girl on the net.
they met in real life and things whent ok. they went out for about 6 months from the day of there first meeting in real life. then they broke up. it was like normal dating only they met on line, not down the pub.
Reply:i met my wife on through chat, we have preretty much been in love right from the get go. i think we are some the lucky few that have actually found true happiness thru chat. so yea i have had major success with it, i am so happy and we are starting a family. sometimes it is hard for us to believe it ourselves, because it seems like we have known each other forever. but for real i wouldn't trust everyone you see on there, cause their are some sick people out there, so be careful and hopefully you will find happiness like me and my beautiful wife
Reply:My sister is now married to a Norwegian man whom she met through the internet. They've been and still are happily married for 4 years now, and planning to have their first child this fall. My sister is deaf by the way, and her hubby learned sign language quite quickly, and she learned Norwegian sign language.
Reply:was married 25 yrs met someone through internet after we split up and still with her 7 months later we both love each other madly what more can i say my advice is take it easy talk for few weeks first and if you think she ok go for it its your mind no one elses after all its you that will have to meet her,best o luck
Reply:Yes, i did have such cyber romance's experience. And it happened at me for many times. It's maybe a little bit unbelievable to tell you, but it's true. You know, i have 4 girl friend before. And three of them was I got to know via internet. Even my present girl friend also met at MSN. She was one of my blog visitor. And she likes to read my blog, she told me.
Just because of my blog, she sent me a message. And that's the beginning of our relationship. Till now, we still love each other a lot. We appreciate our relationship. :)
Reply:Well in feb 05 I started talking to this guy through myspace.com. We talked online for a month then met in person. At the end of april we became more then friends and started dating. Now a year and 2 months later we are still together and so very much in love. So while not all online dates work out, him and I really are meant to be and it just took myspace to introduce
We actually found out that he was friends with my roommates bf. Plus only lives 8 min from my house back home and we hung out with some same ppl in hs, just never met at that time.
To write or not to write? An internet dating quandry?
About a month ago I joined an internet dating site and was psyched when a guy I had my eye on initiated contact with me. We swapped messages on the site, and then he gave me his regular email address. We had been writing that way, though I've been writing other guys (with far less interest) on the site (which he can see on my profile) I'm a chatty type, but I know the drill about internet contact: don't share too much over the wires, keep the good stuff for one-on-one contact, don't appear too eager. I dropped a couple of hints, telling him that I was enjoying getting to know him, but he never reciprocated. He continued to send polite, attentive, encouraging messages, utterly void of romantic element. Rats. His last message was the breezy, "gotta run, Christmas is coming" sort; so I returned an equally breezy "great, have a good time with your family." Since then I haven't heard from him. Should I send another note--or just stay mum and move on?
To write or not to write? An internet dating quandry?
Send him another note if you're interested. You're out LESS than the price of a postage stamp. Ask to meet him for coffee somewhere. Internet dating should lead to real dates. If it doesn't you'll end up making love to your keyboard.
To write or not to write? An internet dating quandry?
Send him another note if you're interested. You're out LESS than the price of a postage stamp. Ask to meet him for coffee somewhere. Internet dating should lead to real dates. If it doesn't you'll end up making love to your keyboard.
Tell me about all the internet's dating service con artist that are online.?
Men trying to get money out of lonely women and using the word love to captured their victims. Most are from different countries, but give a US address on their internet dating service web site.
Tell me about all the internet's dating service con artist that are online.?
Only african scammers need money. If someone tell you he/she is doing biz in african, then, scammer 100%.
Some users from other places are not serious of dating, they just want to have fun.
Most users are serious of dating. If they are not, they will not go to dating sites at all.
Reply:Ummmmmm.................
Reply:And your question is what? You said "tell me" then explained the situation yourself.
Reply:babe nailed it exactly. you already know the answer - are ya just bored?
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Tell me about all the internet's dating service con artist that are online.?
Only african scammers need money. If someone tell you he/she is doing biz in african, then, scammer 100%.
Some users from other places are not serious of dating, they just want to have fun.
Most users are serious of dating. If they are not, they will not go to dating sites at all.
Reply:Ummmmmm.................
Reply:And your question is what? You said "tell me" then explained the situation yourself.
Reply:babe nailed it exactly. you already know the answer - are ya just bored?
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What is the overall view of Christian Internet dating?
What is the overall view of Christian Internet dating?
It has now become one of the most popular and convenient ways for christians of this generation to meet and date. However is it right? is it safe? Can we really meet the partner God intends for us or are we open to being conned? I would love to hear your views and experiences...
What is the overall view of Christian Internet dating?
I know several people who have tried this type of dating. However, here's the problem: Any type of long distance dating does not allow us to see the real person and what they're really like. It's easy to put on a pretense online, but seeing someone interact with others shows their true self. Until you meet the person, you never know who they really are. I know of someone who is anti-Christian (someone the Bible would call an apostate) who is on a Christian online dating service. He is apparently trying to lure some away from the faith. Internet dating is very dangerous. Don't do it.
Reply:I know someone who went through E Harmony and she is married now and happy. She married a wonderful christian man. So I dont know...I mean from her experience I guess it is good- But if I were single I could not see myself going to a internet dating site- maybe I would who knows...but in the past I would of never of done that. Seems like you cannot trust anyone these days- especially online. But pray about this- God knows the desires of your heart...and He will work out what is best for you.
Reply:I think the problem is that many of the men on these sites are not as honest as they should be. If you are looking for just sex then be honest about it! Dont make out you want a wife or a soulmate Please! personally i dont altogether trust them + the sites are just out to make a quick buck, do they check the candidates?
Reply:Any kind of internet dating can be rough. But it's a great way (in my opinion) to get to know each other , before meeting in person.,
Reply:I would give it a try, but would be careful too :)
It has now become one of the most popular and convenient ways for christians of this generation to meet and date. However is it right? is it safe? Can we really meet the partner God intends for us or are we open to being conned? I would love to hear your views and experiences...
What is the overall view of Christian Internet dating?
I know several people who have tried this type of dating. However, here's the problem: Any type of long distance dating does not allow us to see the real person and what they're really like. It's easy to put on a pretense online, but seeing someone interact with others shows their true self. Until you meet the person, you never know who they really are. I know of someone who is anti-Christian (someone the Bible would call an apostate) who is on a Christian online dating service. He is apparently trying to lure some away from the faith. Internet dating is very dangerous. Don't do it.
Reply:I know someone who went through E Harmony and she is married now and happy. She married a wonderful christian man. So I dont know...I mean from her experience I guess it is good- But if I were single I could not see myself going to a internet dating site- maybe I would who knows...but in the past I would of never of done that. Seems like you cannot trust anyone these days- especially online. But pray about this- God knows the desires of your heart...and He will work out what is best for you.
Reply:I think the problem is that many of the men on these sites are not as honest as they should be. If you are looking for just sex then be honest about it! Dont make out you want a wife or a soulmate Please! personally i dont altogether trust them + the sites are just out to make a quick buck, do they check the candidates?
Reply:Any kind of internet dating can be rough. But it's a great way (in my opinion) to get to know each other , before meeting in person.,
Reply:I would give it a try, but would be careful too :)
Why do people lie so much on internet dating sites?
I have tried internet dating and found that women will not show up for dates, dont look like their pictures, or say they will meet then never write back ( c'mon, it says right on there you are online, active in last 24 hours etc!!! ) Do they think they are fooling us guys ?? I think it is because they feel they are unaccoutable for their actions because to them its an image on a computer, not a real human they are lying to...I am afraid it is a reflection of how dishonest society has become....it is ok to lie..
Why do people lie so much on internet dating sites?
i agree with you, but ya know men do the same thing....i just quit t he dating sites, i have given up...i got tired of being lied too...my special favorite is when they post pictures that are like 20 years old...
Reply:There so much dishonesty on those dating sites because if people told the truth, they'd never get laid. Also some people are just teasers and love the attention that they're getting on-line, but wouldn't act on it in real life. And no it's not OK to lie, I'd rather tell the truth and face that punishment then lie and have to look at myself in the mirror knowing that I wasn't truthful. But it's taken me many years to learn that lesson.
Reply:People lie because they are insecure about themselves. They are afraid that if they present themselves as they really are, they won't get any hits at all. They might not show up for dates because they don't want you to find out that they've been lying about their age, appearance etc. Instead of getting pissed off about being stood up, you should just forget about em. No one wants to be in a friendship/relationship based on lies. I even bet you that the person or people who stood you up knew this and that's one of the reasons they didn't show. They felt guilty.
Reply:No that sucks but i dont really care about it girls on myspace allways tell me they wanna meet up and hang but guess how many out of like 10 i have met 0
they always promise things like that to me its kinda retarded cause there is nothing to lie for its not like i am going to arrest you or something and they say they wanna do it then dont
i am like what you think if you say no i will die it doesnt matter to me but i have seen this alot of times they are just talking crap most times i think thats why i take none of em serious and you should do the same until a girl proves other wise
Reply:They lie, both guys and girls, because they can. It is simply not a good idea to try to meet folks online. Occasionally someone has a great experience, but I am afraid those are few and far between. The most usual experience is what you have been through. Have fun chatting or whatever, but I wouldn't try to get serious.
Reply:" Do they think they are fooling us guys ??" yes, because girls have been hurt by "the wrong guys" so we all think that all guys are like that, usually its girls who have a step dad, or no dad or an irresponsible dad who do that, because like i said, we think all guys are like that. They're not though. it just takes some time for most girls to realize.
not to mention, alot of girls are self conscious of their personality because guys just like the sex, not them. so they shy away. usually, atleast this is what i know and see...
Reply:People lie all the time (online and in person).............what makes you think that a dating site is any different?
And it's not just women that lie on internet dating sites........I know that for a fact. The online site that I used.......I ran across SOOOO many guys that were complete jerks!
And do you guys think you are fooling us girls............that could be part of the reason that you are having the experience with women that you are.......because they've run across too many jerks online.
All I can tell you is to be yourself....be honest and up front. You have to be if you are trying to find a relationship from an internet dating site......
And it can happen.......I met my current boyfriend online.
Try checking out:
www.plentyoffish.com
it's a free dating site.......so you've got nothing to loose....
Sorry about your bad experiences........don't let them ruin the good ones that could be right around the corner.......
Reply:Simply because they are trying to attract the best partner possible. The stupid part is when the 2 meet up, everything is going to be found out.
If you want someone special tell the truth, you ll get caught out otherwise, the truth is easier to maintain, and the person Will respect you more for it.
Mike t.
Reply:people lie on those sites because they are on them! if you resort to the sites there is a problem, your either ugly, stupid, fat or occasionally the people are ok they just have no time or way to meet people but most of them have problems that they want to hide yet they dont want to be alone, doesnt make much sense? try meeting people somewhere else, at least you know who they are
Reply:Don't waste anymore of your time on these dating sites.
EVERYONE lies ! I've had very similar experiences with men.
They say one thing and do another. I've given up on those things... People are not always honest so you're better off finding someone on your own outside of Internet sites.
I'm sure there's a girl out there for you keep looking and stay socially active.
Reply:i don't know why they lie..
they just think perhaps its only internet thing and not serious..
or they just don't find the guy interesting..
but mostly some women are shy to show up coz they put an edited image on their profile..
ehehehe good luck in finding a true and honest online date..
Reply:Well I am guessing alotta people are scared to meet people from online or are afraid they are gonna get raped. Maybe they do an online profile for fun or cuz they are bored. But alotta ppl think its dangerous to meet from the internet.
Reply:maybe they are not confident about themself that's why they lie on the internt dating. I dont' like that too because it's very esay to hurt the other person. So dont' lie people.
Reply:Women aren't the only ones who lie. Men lie about their age, to get younger women. Men lie about their height. Men lie about their relationship status. I've also heard a lot of women complain that men post old pictures, or pictures with hats on, to hide their baldness.
I'm not sure what the problem is. Part of it may be purely attempts to be deceptive, but I think there could also be other factors involved.
True or not, society bases a lot of what it perceives as attractive on youth, thinness, wealth, and good looks, even though most of us don't fit that ideal. Now... what do you do when you're trying to attract someone when you know you're not ideally attractive? I've heard about 'no show' dates. I always wonder if that happens because the less than honest person is afraid their lies will come to light. Maybe they're hoping 'love' will spring during the written part of getting to know someone? Then they hope their 'little lies' will be forgiven.
I think people should state clearly what it is their looking for. Saying something like, "I don't mind dating someone who isn't thin." or "I prefer to date someone near my own age." would cut down on the desire of others to lie. The truth is, I see a lot of couple with one person who isn't model beautiful, or thin, but I doubt they admit they don't mind, when looking for a date.
Those points aside, I also think there's just a lot of plain old dishonestly on the internet. It warrants a lot of careful thought when attempting to meet anyone you find here. Then I consider how busy a lot of people are these days, I do believe internet dating can be a good idea. I just think people need to be careful, forget the bad experiences, and keep a hopeful outlook.
Why do people lie so much on internet dating sites?
i agree with you, but ya know men do the same thing....i just quit t he dating sites, i have given up...i got tired of being lied too...my special favorite is when they post pictures that are like 20 years old...
Reply:There so much dishonesty on those dating sites because if people told the truth, they'd never get laid. Also some people are just teasers and love the attention that they're getting on-line, but wouldn't act on it in real life. And no it's not OK to lie, I'd rather tell the truth and face that punishment then lie and have to look at myself in the mirror knowing that I wasn't truthful. But it's taken me many years to learn that lesson.
Reply:People lie because they are insecure about themselves. They are afraid that if they present themselves as they really are, they won't get any hits at all. They might not show up for dates because they don't want you to find out that they've been lying about their age, appearance etc. Instead of getting pissed off about being stood up, you should just forget about em. No one wants to be in a friendship/relationship based on lies. I even bet you that the person or people who stood you up knew this and that's one of the reasons they didn't show. They felt guilty.
Reply:No that sucks but i dont really care about it girls on myspace allways tell me they wanna meet up and hang but guess how many out of like 10 i have met 0
they always promise things like that to me its kinda retarded cause there is nothing to lie for its not like i am going to arrest you or something and they say they wanna do it then dont
i am like what you think if you say no i will die it doesnt matter to me but i have seen this alot of times they are just talking crap most times i think thats why i take none of em serious and you should do the same until a girl proves other wise
Reply:They lie, both guys and girls, because they can. It is simply not a good idea to try to meet folks online. Occasionally someone has a great experience, but I am afraid those are few and far between. The most usual experience is what you have been through. Have fun chatting or whatever, but I wouldn't try to get serious.
Reply:" Do they think they are fooling us guys ??" yes, because girls have been hurt by "the wrong guys" so we all think that all guys are like that, usually its girls who have a step dad, or no dad or an irresponsible dad who do that, because like i said, we think all guys are like that. They're not though. it just takes some time for most girls to realize.
not to mention, alot of girls are self conscious of their personality because guys just like the sex, not them. so they shy away. usually, atleast this is what i know and see...
Reply:People lie all the time (online and in person).............what makes you think that a dating site is any different?
And it's not just women that lie on internet dating sites........I know that for a fact. The online site that I used.......I ran across SOOOO many guys that were complete jerks!
And do you guys think you are fooling us girls............that could be part of the reason that you are having the experience with women that you are.......because they've run across too many jerks online.
All I can tell you is to be yourself....be honest and up front. You have to be if you are trying to find a relationship from an internet dating site......
And it can happen.......I met my current boyfriend online.
Try checking out:
www.plentyoffish.com
it's a free dating site.......so you've got nothing to loose....
Sorry about your bad experiences........don't let them ruin the good ones that could be right around the corner.......
Reply:Simply because they are trying to attract the best partner possible. The stupid part is when the 2 meet up, everything is going to be found out.
If you want someone special tell the truth, you ll get caught out otherwise, the truth is easier to maintain, and the person Will respect you more for it.
Mike t.
Reply:people lie on those sites because they are on them! if you resort to the sites there is a problem, your either ugly, stupid, fat or occasionally the people are ok they just have no time or way to meet people but most of them have problems that they want to hide yet they dont want to be alone, doesnt make much sense? try meeting people somewhere else, at least you know who they are
Reply:Don't waste anymore of your time on these dating sites.
EVERYONE lies ! I've had very similar experiences with men.
They say one thing and do another. I've given up on those things... People are not always honest so you're better off finding someone on your own outside of Internet sites.
I'm sure there's a girl out there for you keep looking and stay socially active.
Reply:i don't know why they lie..
they just think perhaps its only internet thing and not serious..
or they just don't find the guy interesting..
but mostly some women are shy to show up coz they put an edited image on their profile..
ehehehe good luck in finding a true and honest online date..
Reply:Well I am guessing alotta people are scared to meet people from online or are afraid they are gonna get raped. Maybe they do an online profile for fun or cuz they are bored. But alotta ppl think its dangerous to meet from the internet.
Reply:maybe they are not confident about themself that's why they lie on the internt dating. I dont' like that too because it's very esay to hurt the other person. So dont' lie people.
Reply:Women aren't the only ones who lie. Men lie about their age, to get younger women. Men lie about their height. Men lie about their relationship status. I've also heard a lot of women complain that men post old pictures, or pictures with hats on, to hide their baldness.
I'm not sure what the problem is. Part of it may be purely attempts to be deceptive, but I think there could also be other factors involved.
True or not, society bases a lot of what it perceives as attractive on youth, thinness, wealth, and good looks, even though most of us don't fit that ideal. Now... what do you do when you're trying to attract someone when you know you're not ideally attractive? I've heard about 'no show' dates. I always wonder if that happens because the less than honest person is afraid their lies will come to light. Maybe they're hoping 'love' will spring during the written part of getting to know someone? Then they hope their 'little lies' will be forgiven.
I think people should state clearly what it is their looking for. Saying something like, "I don't mind dating someone who isn't thin." or "I prefer to date someone near my own age." would cut down on the desire of others to lie. The truth is, I see a lot of couple with one person who isn't model beautiful, or thin, but I doubt they admit they don't mind, when looking for a date.
Those points aside, I also think there's just a lot of plain old dishonestly on the internet. It warrants a lot of careful thought when attempting to meet anyone you find here. Then I consider how busy a lot of people are these days, I do believe internet dating can be a good idea. I just think people need to be careful, forget the bad experiences, and keep a hopeful outlook.
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