How does everyone feel about internet dating?

i just started, kinda, because i work alot and some sites seem cool. in my experience though, every guy ive met/talked with has been not single, not attractive in the slightes (and in mot even really picky about that stuff) or weird or just want sex. ive tried to overlook this and keep trying but it sucks. the only guy i actually ended up dating from online, i was embarassed to tell people how we met. what are everyone's, guys' esp., opinions on internet dating sites? any normal ones? eharmony seems really religious and for older people. myspace is sketch. ive never met anyone remotely with potential from match...i went out a few times with people on nerve who were interesting and creative, but def. only wanted sex.

How does everyone feel about internet dating?
I actually met my current boyfriend on Yahoo! Personals. Ya, dating in general is a hit or miss game. I'm in college and I met a few people off of Facebook, actually had a good relationship off of that, and a few little dating things. I understand what you mean by being a little embarassed to tell people how you met them, but meeting people on the internet is more common than you thought and there are sucess stories out there. When you do decide to meet someone, be smart about it. Do it during the day and meet in a public place with lots of people around. Meet them there, dont have them pick you up. Make sure someone close to you knows where you are and the guys name and all his info and can be reached right away just in case something happens. It may seem like you don't meet anyone good, but there are some good guys out there, it's just a waiting game. Good Luck!!
Reply:I met my boyfriend on "matchmaker.com" about 6 years ago. We have been together and happy since day one. I was embarassed to tell my family where we met, but my parents are the only ones that know. Every one else thinks he picked me up at a bar (just as tacky right?!) but we made up a cute story, and it stuck. Its kinda true too. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. It happens!





I would just talk to the guys you are interested in on line for a while. Like a month or so, via email and phone calls. Wait a while before you meet them. You just have to be cautious and screen them as they come by!





Have you tried Lava Life or EHarmony yet? I heard those ones are good. Even just for friends.





Good Luck!
Reply:well, it's definitely more risky than dating someone in person. the internet turns out to be great for sex addicts and those who want something "on the side". i'm a guy and i don't really have much faith in internet dating.
Reply:rule one. never ever date from the internet. i don't. could be a rapist, muderer, a strange ex girlfriend- for guys-or a pedofile or someone really crazy. i don't want to end up in a landfill somewhere or in some brothel in Brunai. so no.
Reply:i don't believe in it, because i don't know if they are a mudere or sex offender or a rapist. i don't trust it what so ever
Reply:i would like to experince internet dating but i dont find nothing wrong wit
Reply:I haven't used any of the sites, but I actually met my fiancé online in a chatroom about hockey, because we both love it. Unfortunately it's very long distance (he's Canadian, I'm American). I always felt a little awkward when people ask how we met, because I'm in college and so it just feels like a lot of people are critical of that. I'm not the bar-hopping and clubbing type though so I wouldn't meet anyone that way! But there's nothing wrong with internet dating IMHO.
Reply:I have tried internet dating but found it was just a waste of my time and money. I have tried at least 2 sites at different times. I would say some of the guys misrepresented themselves. A couple just wanted sex. I was told that two or three months is not really enough time to really find someone. So, If you are really going to invest in internet dating try to do it for a least six months and really read and listen to what the person has to say. If after that time you haven't found anyone,


I would say mayby it's not for you. I've given up on it like i said before. However, you may have better luck.
Reply:I've met a lot of people off the internet and had a few flirty things going on with them. Nothing serious. I even met someone that I'd been gettin along with for a while and it was great. Altho after a while, it fizzled out but we're still great friends. Make sure you find someone who deff doesn't want sex and that you can get along with and that you can meet, but make sure you know this person!
Reply:I have met a few nice guys from dating sites. I dated one person for a year. Only date people whose picture you have seen. The more dating sites you sign up for, the more chances you have of meeting someone right for you. There is a list of dating sites on http://www.webdatingguide.com