I am confused about the whole online thing any one have answers?
2006-10-13 05:42:19 · 14 answers · asked by Dragonfly 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Dear IrishGirl:
Almost seven years ago, I did an ICQ search for a girl I was looking for. I had lost track of her some three years earlier. It was then I met someone else who answered the description of the one I was seeking. Andi (her nickname) and I began talking online January 28, 2000. We talked online every day for eleven months. Then I came to where she was to meet her. I was in Missouri and she was in Brasil. It was a long, arduous flight. When I arrived, I knew we were already in love. Yes, we had exchanged fotos and even spoke on the fone a few times. Six months later, after I returned to Brasil, we were married. That was more than five years ago. It hasn't been easy but we're still together and most of the time, enjoying each other's company. You DO need to be careful. Learn to KNOW who you're talking to or with. And remember, there is someone for everyone. I wish you all the best. Take care of yourself,
zeke
2006-10-13 06:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't actually "date" online, you are simply introduced online. Go to Match.com or eHarmony.com and create a profile for yourself. You enter basic information about yourself, what your interests are, what type of person you're looking for. You pay a monthly fee, usually around $30, to be a member.
Then you look through the profiles other people have created. If you find one that interests you, you contact that person (and whoever is interested in you, contacts you). They won't see any of your real contact information until you give it to them (a "double-blind system" sends your messages and protects your privacy). You exchange a few emails so you can get to know the person, then you arrange to meet in person. Thent he real dating begins.
It works, and can work well. I know an increasing number of people who met online and are now happily married. I've been doing it for years and get a lot of dates. Every person I know who is (or was recently) single has tried it at one time or another. Most of the stigma is gone - it's no longer computer geeks trying to have virtual relationships, it's average people who want to meet people outside of a bar. But like dating in general, it takes patience, finesse, and a healthy attitude.
Give it a try! and good luck!
2006-10-13 12:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internet dating is a good place to meet people. It's much easier to approach people you would not normally talk to just meeting them on the street. However, if the people you are interested in live too far away and the chances of meeting are slim, then pass them buy. Internet just provides a way to meet people, but then you have to actually MEET them in person to find out what they are really like.
2006-10-13 12:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by lady01love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of these so called internet dateing sights really are false. Some of these sights have photos of people(Men-Women) who dont exzist. And they want you to pay a fee to join and there:s no one there. They are scams. Like the ADULT FRIEND FINDER sight, These people cant be contacted for dates. They cant be found.
2006-10-13 12:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by mswildman2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do it all the time. You have to go through some pay site though. People are too dishonest in places like this.
Go to Eharmony. My brother met his wife from there in just 2 months
2006-10-13 12:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be really careful about online dating or chatting for that matter of fact. My father (no kidding) goes on these sites, tells people he is in his 50's / rich / etc...and he is nothing more than a 60+ man who lost his leg cause he drinks too much! We haven't spoken in many years...but becareful of who you talk to on these sites. I am not saying they are all bad, but just watch who you talk to!
2006-10-13 12:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mom to Foster Children 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is okay to meet someone online but the relationship needs to develop in person.
2006-10-13 12:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by RJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a great place to meet dates. Easier than going to a bar.
2006-10-13 12:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know several people that have found girlfriends,boyfriends, marriage. Yet for me it hasnt worked, despite ive tried it many times. If you feel it can work with you, try it without hesitation.
2006-10-13 12:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by Inmortal_knight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you truly trust what a person wrights you never meet, may be the truth may be lies ,almost the same as meeting someone in person, only thing if their false may take a lil longer to find out. hell you never know, trust your feelings, goodluck
2006-10-13 12:46:00 · answer #10 · answered by sonny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋