2007-02-25 11:06:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
its the same rules and guidelines you need to have with everything in life... there's great people on the net, likewise there's not so great people... always make sure you're safe and comfortable with any arrangements you make... i know quite a few people where its really worked.. and worked well... they've met people and had long lasting relationships...
make sure its a reputable site where you have to enter credit card details... that way, you know the people who're registered there have also, thus are somewhat ID checked...
and set yourself a few questions, which'll test the people you're in contact with... and pay attention to the responses, the language used, their lexicon and terminology...
you're a smart cookie... you know what to look out for and you know what to do... good luck..
2007-02-25 12:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by muppet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I met my current boyfriend from a dating site. We met in December of last year, and have been seriously dating since then (and we've been monogamous since that first date as well).
I've chatted with plenty of other people from other dating sites, but I only went out with one other guy previous to finding my boyfriend. He was pretty cheap, and I never would have known that had I not gone out with him. Needless to say, we went out on two dates and that was enough for me! LOL
All I can say is if you decide to use the dating sites, be forewarned that not everyone is honest-plenty of people lie about their true dating/marital statusm, their age, whether they have kids or not, their living situation/financial situation/job situation, and some people actually use other people's pictures!! I would even say that if you do decide to meet someone from a dating site, make sure you go to a neutral place (meet them there-don't let them pick you up at your house-that way if they're psychos or stalkers, they don't know where you live!) and if possible let your friends know where you are going and what time you'll be back and any information you can give them about the guy (never know if you'll need to make a police report...)
But overall my experiences have been good (especially this last one since I think this guy is THE ONE lol)...just stay safe and be safe! Have fun!!
2007-02-25 11:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by True Hija De Oshun! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL, in my experience (from what I've SEEN) I'd say no, fair enough my mam's boyfriend is decent and she met him off the internet, but my aunty has met a few n they've been complete idiots, be very careful who you meet as there are lots of people who will tell you that most of the time the men on there can't get a girlfriend for a reason!
2007-02-25 21:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by xx_lush_xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on what you are looking to get from meeting these guys. It could potentially be dangerous as not everyone may be as honest as you, you'll have to trust your instincts. Some of the guys might lie about their age and be alot older than they said they were or even worse you could end up with a rapist. It also depends on what you think about the person you are going to meet up with, have you gotten to know each other preliminarily? You will alwayshave to make sure that you are safe and be aware that he is not looking for something else. I've had friends who have had bad experiences with guys that theye have met up with from the internet as the guys always wanted sexual favours. I guess you will have to make up your own mind on the matter, but whatever you do be careful. Good Luck XxX
2007-02-25 11:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by *Evie* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i met someoone in 2004, we married in 05 and we have a 1 yr old and one on the way. We still very much in love.
HOWEVER
it took about 3 years to meet him.. Most of the men i met before him were time wasters, opportunists looking for sex, game players. I met a couple of weirdos. The key to the internet dating game is to meet in public, get to know them very well over the phone/ net first before any face-to-face contact. Take their number dont give yours out straightaway until you know them a little bit. Just use your common sense and all should be ok.
And dont expect Prince Charming on your first try. Be open minded. Be prepared to kiss a lotta frogs before you find your Mr Right
Good luck
2007-02-25 11:24:03 · answer #5 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have. we have been together nearly 2 years and relaocated to be together.
Just be sensible when u meet and agree to part no questions asked, after a short meeting.
This will give either or both of you an easy 'get out' with no pressure attached if either of you feel uncomfortable.
But it should be ok if you take time to really get to know the person on line first.
LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE MEETING AND WHEN. this is very sensible advice just in case! And dont give any contact details on line.
Bearing all this in mind, go for it!!!
2007-02-25 11:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a couple who did five years ago they met up and have been together very happily since, they married two years ago, it's probably got the same odds at working out as any other way of meeting a partner!
2007-02-25 11:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by karen464916 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sure! I have 2 examples: my friend's friend met her present husband on such a site and now they live together in Germany. Then, my ex boyfriend's sister met her husband like that too, they live in Canada :)
gud luck!
2007-02-25 11:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by senorita spanish rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have i met my husband in august 2004 we got married in 2005
2007-02-25 11:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by Mary O 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My co worker met her future husband on an on line dating service. Just be careful.
2007-02-25 11:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by Who is that red head??? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋