I have been talking to this guy for a couple of days and I really don't think that anything would go further than the e-mails and IM's. Not to say that we wouldn't meet or couldn't meet it's just right now we won't. any thoughts? please try to be serious.
2006-11-14 01:32:14 · 24 answers · asked by ? 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
i met my wife online, so I know that it works :) we've been happily married for two years now.
2006-11-14 01:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i met my boyfriend that way, seriously. And we aren;t weirdos, we are both educated attractive people that were just sick of the bar scene.
I say it will only work if you two live in the same city (or relatively close). There is definetly no point in talking with someone across the country. So if you live in the same place, why not meet up for drinks or coffee after a while? For safety's sake, make sure you tell a few people exactly where you are going to be and that its with a guy youve never met. Anyways, good luck to you!
Everyone who is saying internet dating is not real: Its only not real if you never meet the person. Once you meet them in real life, how can you get more real than that??
2006-11-14 01:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good family friend of mine tried the internet dating and it worked for him. He is from Ca and she is from Va. She is also 15 years younger than him. Now, I tried it and the only thing I got out of it was the knowledge that being average looking, late 30's and not able to relocate because of finances has kept me off of the list of potentials. I am not unattractive by any means and I am still able to have children. But if they have a chance for someone prettier and younger, they will choose them over the rest. Also, how many of us can really relocate? I mean, if the man is going to support us until we find a job, that would be great. Also, I tried the Christain site and felt that I was not good enough. I thinlk for the most part, these sites don't produce too many couples. But friendships are good. Right?
2006-11-14 01:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by whoanelly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It worked for me. I was on yahoo personals and match.com for about a year. During that time, I met about ten guys, mostly just had one date wtih each. Then I met a guy ten months ago who seemed really nice, but I thought we'd just be friends. Our friendship grew into a romantic relationship and I really feel lucky I met him. I would have never met him if I had not tried internet dating. A couple of his friends met their wives online, so I think there are some good success stories out there.
Best of Luck!
2006-11-14 01:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by schweetums 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have known two couples that have met online. One worked out, the other didn't but I guess that's the average for all relationships, regardless of how couples meet. The problem with online dating is that it is so much harder to figure out the real "him". He could be anyone. He could be a 55 year old pedophile with herpes. You never know. My advice would be to take the relationship part slow but arrange to meet him early on so you can get to know his personality in actual communicative terms versus virtual discussions. Meeting him earlier will also help slow yourself down emotionally. You wouldn't want to invest six months of falling in love with him via email and instant messaging only to have your heart broken when/if you find out he is married or a kleptomaniac. Meet him a few times for coffee, take in a game, become friends. Then see where it takes you. Good luck!
2006-11-14 01:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, I AM BEING VERY SERIOUS.
Do not even think of meeting with anyone you have only talked to for a couple of days on the internet.
You don't say what you age is, but it doesn't really matter whether you are 16 or 60. You can not afford to put yourself on the line for someone you really have no facts about.
And if you ever do meet with him....take a big brother with you.
I AM SERIOUS!
2006-11-14 01:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Puzzler 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have met a few people online and it was an outlet for conversation. I have several friends who have taken as far a meeting, dating and even 2 who got married. ALL of these relationships ended badly in one way or another. Personally, I wouldn't put my emotions out there. Ultimately, only you can decide
2006-11-14 01:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by maudie gras 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother met his wife over the Internet, so it can work. You can meet lot's of good people over the Internet that you share interests with. Just remember to be careful.
2006-11-14 01:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I imagine this works for some people or they would not continue to do it. However, for me personally, I have no desire to meet someone over the Internet. this is very dangerous and they can act and portray anyone they wish to be. A very skilled person can pretend to be everything you want. I prefer to meet someone the old-fashioned way. Good luck and God bless*
2006-11-14 01:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It already has worked, is working and will work. But the same precautions that you would take in a normal relationship apply here too - verify that the person and his credentials are genuine before getting into a serious relationship.
2006-11-14 01:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by enautic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot date on the internet. You have no idea if that person you are talking to is real, or just telling you everything you want to hear.
You have to meet and spend real time together to get to know someone.
2006-11-14 01:33:56 · answer #11 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋