What types of people use internet dating?

If youre using or have used internet dating, what type of backround do you come from socially? What i mean by that is: Where you a shy child growing up who didnt make friends easily?


Did you find it hard to socialise and interact with people in social situations e.g. parties?


Did you participate in many sporting clubs or events growing up?


Did you come from a close family or an emotionally distant family?


Has your experience of internet dating been succesful?


What types of people have you met, mostly weirdos or good genuine people?


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What types of people use internet dating?
~I have used it in the past - until I realized that "chemistry" means a lot to me. As well as being able to look someone in the eye!


(You can tell so much about a person by looking in their eyes.)


I'm very kind, honest and loving with an out-going personality. I'm generous to a fault, and have a huge since of humor. That said, I'm also insecure, I have a tendency to be a slacker occasionally, and I've never claimed to be very tactful - though I do try not to hurt your feelings - but, I tell the truth - if you really want to hear it.


I guess my point is: the same people that you come across day-to-day are the same ones using the int. dating... I'm not very different from anyone else... I'm just trying to be a good person, and live / share my life...
Reply:ost people who are in for internet dating as you mention done socialise much and done have much frens some even dont have even one fren. So they have to result to internet dating.
Reply:its not for weirdos its for ppl who r like insecure bout themselves in a way or ppl who're kinda shy to express themselves and need a middle man.. i say just go out and find a girl..
Reply:all types of people use internet dating....it just has a stigma about it....it's should not be as taboo as it is.......oh well.





thanks eHarmony!





Just kidding....boo kitty.





seriously, i don't think there's anything wrong with it.
Reply:I would think it would be for the people who really don't have the time to go out and casually date I have a very demanding job though I've used a dating site in the past I really don't care to get involved with anyone at the moment. But I met a sweet gal on the time I've tried but you gotta watch out for those liars anyone can say anything over the internet you know I'd be cautious about using it for the most part.
Reply:actually i was very popular n high school i just work and im always tired so i im always on the computer. so its convenient. u people dont kno wat ur talkin bout. i met my fiance on the internet.
Reply:the commercials make it seem like everyone lol
Reply:"Fat ones ,skinny ones, kids who climb on rocks "
Reply:I was shy and I don't really do the kinds of activities that make it easy to meet people so internet dating was perfect. I met some interesting folks but no psychos. I'm still with someone i met off of match.com after a year and a half and we live together. I came from a close family, I'm well-educated, just a little shy when it comes to dating.
Reply:All sorts of people use on-line dating, you can't narrow them down to a "type". Some people just do not have time to meet people socially. I have never used on line dating personally but i know several people that have with success.
Reply:There have been mostly genuine people, but most people are too picky...back in the old days of going to the bars looking for your future otherhalf, it was crazy in thinking you would find someone that way...but we all did it.....


Now, you can see the pics, the actual writings of that person, and chat via email or messenger....then decide if you want to see that person in public....it's soooo much better than the old days....And as for all the other questions...re-read this over and think about it.....


Take care!
Reply:Dunno, never done it. I perfer the real world!
Reply:I use the Internet for everything, research, gaming, surfing, shopping, and dating. Of all these things we can do, dating is the one that gets the weirdo rap. Although I haven't met a woman I want to get serious with I've met some really neat women. Growing up I made friends pretty easily. In high school I was social central if you wanted to party. There isn't enough time and space to get into my family life growing up. I'm a lot more reserved these days but I still do well at social events and outings. On line dating open up opportunities that you'd otherwise not have.
Reply:I've always made friends easily. I love interacting with people and going to parties. I was quite sociable and active in college. I was a dancer in high school, involved in many clubs. My family is very close. My experience with online dating has been successful. A few weirdos messaged me, but I've made a few good friends and I'm dating a great guy that I met online!


Back story: I moved to a new city where I didn't know anyone. I was used to having lots of friends nearby, but after moving, I didn't have anyone to hang out with. My coworkers are all at least 15 years older (married, kids, grandkids) and so are my neighbors. I tried various venues to meet people including an online dating site. I have also used the internet to meet friends on meetup.com and livejournal-- my social life is picking back up!
Reply:I think internet dating is a new way to meet someone. My husband and I met online 6 years ago. I am extremely outgoing and I have a ton of friends. I was involved in many school events and I was even in high level positions in the student council. My family is large and pretty close. My husband is much more shy but he was involved in sports and he is close with his family. When I go to parties I am a socialite and I have many contacts from my career in marketing/PR. However, because of my career I wanted to save time when I was dating. I couldn't very well "interview" my dates like I could get away with online! With online dating you have the GOOD excuse to ask so many questions of your potential date. This would NOT be acceptable in person, even if you were set up on a blind date. I got a great perspective before meeting them in person. I married the second person I met online and the first date although handsome and sweet and everything he said--well, no chemistry there. Online dating was simply much more reliable for me then meeting someone at a wedding or event and then waiting 10 dates to get to know the guy and then find out--no go. However, I am a fairly efficient type, perhaps too efficient.


My sister recently went on E-harmony. This is a rather expensive site as I understand it was 60$ for a month (much less for multiple months but still..). Now she is a GORGEOUS woman, educated, the VP, she has more money than anyone I know and self-made too! She didn't know I met my husband online either (back then we were too embarrassed to admit this) but I don't think she cared. She met a man who is just like her and they are engaged now. E-harmony is just like the old style dating services only thousands less and much faster.


I am not going to say you won't meet any weirdos. My husband recalls some "clingy" and "crazy" types he dated prior to me. But, his his prior girlfriend he met online and she was very pretty, educated, successful and I think she is very sweet. I think you would meet weirdos no matter how you met your dates. I met many men the conventional way and I can tell you many stories of weirdos offline! UGGG At least online I could sift through who I was not interested in without hurting feelings. Plus, since there are so many people online, I have found people to be more sincere because they have less to lose. They don't notice the rejection. For instance, a man would admit he has children online but may not in person until he gets to know you better. This type of dating just saves time. I have so many friends who have done this and I think it is just getting much more acceptable.


Whenever you meet someone, esp. if you are a woman, meet in a public place perhaps with another male friend and take the time to "interview" them and talk with them on the phone before meeting them. Sites like E-harmony help because they have lengthy questionaires that already match you very well before you even get their pics/info. The world of computers has really changed everything and online dating is getting much more acceptable. Good luck.
Reply:suckers
Reply:Some people just see it as a new technology way to meet others. I have never done it. But was always curious about it. I did sign up for e-harmony but I didn't want to pay for something I didn't think I should be paying for. It ask you a lot of questions so I thought it was more serious then the other web sites. And not everyone you meet has had low self esteem or wierd. Some do it for the fun of it. And I know others who do it and they are just as normal as the next man.
Reply:i think aged persons
Reply:I actually met my husband on an internet personals site. I grew up in a very close, emotionally and financially stable household with 2 parents and 2 brothers. I was outgoing, social, and very popular in highschool. I went to college and dated there. I never liked the bar scene. I enjoyed internet dating personally. I will say most of the guys I met up with weren't for me but they weren't weirdos or psychos - just not for me.
Reply:I have used internet dating and have met a few people but am very skeptical of meeting people whom I have met over the internet. Lets see, as far as my background, I come froma very close and very social family. I was shy up until about 8th grade and then all hell broke loose. I am very outgoing and dont have trouble meeting people. I just havent met the right person. I wouldnt say its been successful as I am still single but I have made a few good friends. We just werent for eachother. I believe that there are a lot of wierdos on those sites.Mainly its just for fun I guess. I wish you could still meet people in the produce department.....By the way, I live in a military town and havent had much luck with military men.....
Reply:i dont believe in internet dating you dont know what kind of quack you'll find people can say anything over the net you want to hear. but in person they are horrible people. i never used it nor would consider it.
Reply:losers
Reply:Dunno