What do you think of Match.com relationships?

Question

Do you believe that dating websites such as Match.com really work? Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?

Answer 1

I do it and so far as I follow safety rules I find that it works okay. And for some it doesn't. It also depends on what you are looking for. Are you looking for attention-something to find out if you are still desireable -then yeah. If you are looking for marriage then maybe still yeah just remember that it takes time to get to know someone. If this rule of thumb sounds familiar, it's because it's the general rule for anyone you meet even if they were introduced to you by your mother. Humans can be wonderful and yet humans can be freaks and murders!

Answer 2

I met my wife on Match.com. I liked that we were able to pick the criteria in a mate we were looking for. We both had a child from previous marriages and were both looking for someone with a child so we could gauge what type of parent they were. We were both looking for someone who didn't drink or smoke too, so it was very easy to weed people out. We just had our first baby together 5 months ago. My wife is the love of my live and I feel like the luckiest guy in the world to have found her. She is an excellent mother to my son who we have full-time and you would never know that my step-daughter and son weren't real siblings. My sister-in-law also found her true love over the internet too. I don't understand why people think you've less likely to be lied to in person than over the net. Just make sure you get a good picture of them and like them for who they are.

Answer 3

They work for many, and they also don't work for a lot of people. I think a lot of it has to do with what kind of expectations you bring to it.

I think it's a good idea in that it provides another avenue by which to pursue relationships. This can be especially useful for people who don't get to meet many other people through their jobs or hobbies.

One of the advantages is that you're usually provided a good amount of information about potential dates, and you can browse a large number of people and find out which ones you have things in common with before deciding whether or not to meet them. This can increase the chances that you'll be compatible.

One of the disadvantages is that anyone with a credit card can sign up for these services, including unscrupulous people who have no qualms about misrepresenting themselves to others, which is very easy to do over a non-personal medium like the internet. This often results in disappointment when someone is found not to be who they said they were.

In the end it's a crapshoot, though. Because how many relationships that ultimately fail, have their origins in more 'traditional' meeting situations?

I'm currently dating a woman who I met through one of these services (a free service) about 2 months ago, and things are going well so far.

Answer 4

I joined match.com a couple of years ago strictly to get one guys email address.....he was amazing....I am his wallpaper but we have yet to really have a relationship, he is the only guy I know with as complicated of a life as I have. He was the only decent guy I met on there. I got really tired of getting disgusting messages from other men. That happened on a few other sites too. I had some success with Yahoo Personals too. Hell, the internet has been better than meeting them any other way as far as I am concerned!

Answer 5

My friend used it to find a partner - and unfortunetly she is still looking.
I used a newspaper version of it - as a joke (long story) and ended up meeting my fiancee and we have been together 5 yrs.
Best advice is - always meet in a busy place - tell people where your gonna be and stay there - take a mobile - dont go at night - dont get a lift with them on 1st few dates - dont give out home / personnal details - saty safe!!!

Answer 6

Sometimes, it all depend on the person on the other end. I have met some pretty neat guys. Not that I wanted anyting serious. But you need to have patience too. because rushing into relationships without knowing exactly what you're looking for can dangerous.
so it all depends what you're looking for and how careful you are. always let someone know where you are at all time when it comes to oneline dating.
But sometimes it worth it.

Answer 7

Match.com is a great place to meet people, me and my boyfriend met on match.com and we have been together for a few years now, Its our anniversary tomorrow I'm so excited

Answer 8

The guy I'm dating & living with,I met through a dating site.I would say a lot of good comes out of it,but also not so good.I'm not going to say our relationship is some nice shiny roses.'cause its not it is very difficult.We really have our heated moments.But not every one is the same.I most definately know that he really,truly loves me,& I love him.but there are some offsets about the relationship.We really collide in many ways.& another is we jumped into this relationship way to fast.so if u are looking for that someone through the dating site,is to take it slow,& be really sure & certain of each other.But yea I would say that having a relationship through the dating site can be certain,& will work.It all depends on who u meet.

Answer 9

I never did it but my friend from work met her husband on it and is really happy....also another friend of mine met her husband on e-harmony.com and swears by that one.You just have to be careful...alot of people lie about different things...never let a guy know where you live until really getting to know them,cuz if they are a weirdo then you have to worry about them stalking you!

Answer 10

I never tried it, but my teacher did and he's been getting some good dates latlely . I say take the risk and try it. You would never know unless you actually try it.

Good Luck!