Got offered a free trial for yahoo personals here, bit dubious about the whole internet dating thing, on the other hand, not having much luck elsewhere either and it's nearly Valentines Day, what's a girl to do?
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2007-02-05 22:35:37 · 14 answers · asked by serenabeliever 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
try it and collect ur own experiences ...some will say its great , some will say oh bloody hell .... u will never know till u try it out by urself
good luck x
2007-02-05 22:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I have not met anyone who I have actually gone out on a date, you can have a profile, someone looks at it, then maybe shows interest, it's very tricky. You also don't want no long distance relationships, it will never work out. I would prefer to meet someone in person like back in the day before all this internet online dating websites, waste of money, but you decide for yourself.
2007-02-05 22:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do have to be careful though, I have used it and I stated in my profile that I was only interested in men my age or younger, as men age quicker because they lose collagen in their skin at an earlier age than women, so we women keep our youth longer. Then I got this dirty old man writing me abusive emails because he likes younger women. I do feel sorry for the dirty old man because I explained I wasn't interested in older men,but he was so abusive, but I just realised that he has a big problem because he is a dirty old man. So I have reported it, and I hope I don't hear from him again.
I have also experience men using other men's profiles to get women's attention, sometimes what they do is they find a model like man's photo and put it on the Internet instead of using their own, so what happens is a lot of women respond to it, only to find out later that they are writing to someone who is no way as attractive. Also they can make up a really nice profile to match yours, and you think you are writing to your ideal man to later find he is nothing of a sort.
Sorry to tell you these horror stories but they have happened to me, however lets look at the bright side it has been fun and if you are ok with a laugh, and to know that some people who you are writing to are not always who they say they are, then it is ok.
What you have to do is if you do like the sound of a person get as much information on him like address,phone number, where he works, basically you want as much information as you can before you even think that he is the right man for you, because he is just someone on the Internet, and he could be anyone even married or some loser who has nothing else to do with his life except write to women and disguise his on identity because he feels that women would not be interested in who he really is.
However saying that I have had nice people to write to and some good experiences, but just realise that internet dating is a bit of both.
2007-02-05 23:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by mellouckili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I met two wonderful men. It didn't work out but today I am great friends with both. However, I can warn you that a lot of people online lie. You have to very careful. You may click online or on the telephone but when you actually meet it may be very different. Don't rush into anything. Be patient and be very protective of yourself while online. I've found a lot of men (and women) are online for sex. I've had people asking directly for sexual affairs, and they'll write something like "My wife doesn't satisfy me". But the worst are the ones who don't say they are married. They'll say they're single when they are not, have no children while they have tonnes. It's so easy to tell nonsense or deliberately withholding information. I am lucky to have been able to catch two fellas out before we met. Be aware, intelligent and don't take nonsense.
When you write your profile, choose a non-sexual username. Don't use 'babe', 'hot' or whatever in your profile, you'll attract the wrong people. I had interesting usernames taken from Greek mythology and ancient queens. Be specific about what you like and want, also when describing yourself. But don't be too specific like "I work at a firm in London called....." then you give too much away. Watch out for spelling mistakes and how you express yourself. If a guy states he has a Master's degree in something and yet he can't spell, I'll say he's lying. Similarly, spelling and how you express yourself tell a lot to other people.
Wait months before you give your personal contact details. As long as you stay on the site itself, using their messenger system, you'll be safe. The minute you hand out numbers you have to be prepared. I had a list of 5 men who got my number, met 2 and chose one, we are still friends. But the other guy phoned me at 2am to chat and was surprised to hear I was sleeping! I was also harrassed by one man who bought me sexy lingerie and flowers when me met for the first time!The flowers I didn't mind but the lingerie- he got the bra size wrong anyways. Over the phone and net he was so pleasant, a true gentleman, and then he turned out to be a pig looking for sex. I had to change my mobile number.
Photos get more responses. Be careful here too: don't put something revealing on, just a nice head and shoulders, and if the site allows more photos, choose those where you are natural, like playing with your dog. Don't choose too recent ones, or where your face details show too much- you can be identified too easily that way. I had a photo taken when I was sixteen uploaded on my profile- the face and hair were still the same but you had to look twice to know it's me.
Meet in public for a few times, check him out, test him, and when you are sure he's for real, claim him! The right man will be patient and won't mind if you take your time to meet him or to get to know him.
I've met wonderful people but also a number of weirdos. There are decent people out there once you sift through the not-so-nice ones. If he sounds too good to be true, he is. Be careful and you'll have a lot of fun.
2007-02-06 00:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Blodeuedd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
met someone online through pure fluke and lasted 4 years but not without its problems.
As for the dating sites. Had a little dabble a while ago and nothing but liars and cheats along with weirdos and trouble makes. Sorry for the negative approach. I'm sure there's normal people out there. But my experience was "It's a mine field." Good luck.
I'm normal by the way. :-)
2007-02-05 22:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I met my husband online over six years ago -- we got married a little over a year after we met and have been happily married for over five years now. We just recently had our second child and I couldn't be more thrilled with my place in life. This is not always the case, but sometimes there are good experiences with dating online.
2007-02-05 22:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by gupidcap 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I actually met in a Yahoo chat room (of course this was back when the rooms weren't obnoxiously flooded with spam/porn bots). We've been together for 5 years now and married for 4 years. We even have a beautiful little girl out of the whole deal, too! :)
2007-02-05 22:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You hear people saying everyone's wierd who needs to use the internet for dating,but if i was single i'd give it a go.There's definately genuine people who are trying to meet and have a normal relationship.The good outweigh the bad i would of thought,give it a go you may be surprised just keep your wits about you.
2007-02-05 22:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, registered with this one, just the day after, was
chatting with this guy, who live nearby,, sounded
nice, we decided to meet,, he said I'm more than
what he expect. I'm a package, we click,, we regularly
see each other, met his dad, son, plan to get married,,
then unexpectedly,, communication's getting hard..
I just don't know whats going on.. I ring, he wouldn't
answer,, text him, wouldn't reply.. I was so annoyed
and text him again and said " you can do better than that"
Anyway,, I just realized he'd just played my mind..
Buy the way cancelled my profile for him,, he hasn't..
so I created another one to check on him,, when I saw him on,,
sent him a smile, without him knowing it's me.we message
back and forth with all his flirts.. so, set up a date to meet..
and yes I got him, HE'S JUST PLAYING GAMES..
so, since, I became smarter,, with that profile I created,,
I learned that probably 95% of men in that site are just gameboyz..
Luckily I didn't pay.. Then I got onto another
site,, another gameboys on the net..So,, I've changed my
proflie to NOGAMEBOYZ ..
So for now, I'm there just to play with the smarties..
they can back off,, but won't get me now . .
AND THAT'S MY HORROR STORY . .
But I have a friend who married the guy she's met on t
he net,, but she wish she didn't.marry him.
but hey I know some successful ones, so. .
it might work for you . .you have to try but be smart.
O' I'm chatting with a guy for more than a week now,,
he seemed genuine (I can tell now) and honest .. and
yes were meeting this Sat. We have mutual feelings
and promise if things go well between us he'll take off
his profile for me.. Hope this one end up to a good story . .
or else I'll be sick and sick and sick of it..
2007-02-06 00:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by JUSS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never tried online dating before only because I dont have the guts. but my sister tried and now she is happily married for four years with this man she met in a chat room. Anything can happen i guess.
2007-02-05 22:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by Eury Peima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes . i have had one luck from online dating,but it was bad and horror. you know here online, one may find a friend and possibly fall in love with the unknown character.. when this character shows up he/she may be the devil you have been avoiding along time. so i just have to say the devil you know is better than the angel you don't know
2007-02-05 23:00:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋