What Do We All Think Of Internet Dating?

Question

i have had a few dates over the internet, some good some not so good and some that have turned into fantastic friends, but what is the general feeling of internet dating? is it dangerous? is it accepted in this day and age?...hmmm lots of questions you could throw at this one!

Answer 1

too many players

Answer 2

What is the difference between internet dating and other dating, really? Ultimately the only difference is that when you walk into the restaurant or bar to meet the person in person, you already know something about them... if they didn't lie. Not being on the internet is not going to stop some people from lying anyways. It really does not matter where you meet. It matters what kind of people you are and whether or not you have compatible interests, values, and chemistry. Like with any dating, you have to watch out for the wierdos, but being on the internet or not being on the internet does not change that.

Generally, I don't recommend it, but it can definitely work. I am proof. I met my wife online, and we've been married for seven years. We're very happy. The key was that we did not meet at a dating service or anything like that. We were not desperate. I was in a chat room. She was in a chat room. We chatted. I wasn't looking for a date. She wasn't looking for a date. There were no expectations. Heck, the first day she didn't even know I was a guy. We were just chatting. It didn't come up. As a result, we were able to be totally honest with each other, and it turned out we had similar values and interests. Then we got together and hit it off.

That said, if you are desperate, you are likely wasting your time. Desperate people find desperate people, especially online. A better way to meet someone special is to get involved in activities in which you are interested. It is like skipping a step. You already know what kind of person you will meet, and you already know they will be interested in what you are. You just need to find out if they are a decent person or not. There is less sorting. Then the only hard part is finding one that is available and getting them before someone else does!

Answer 3

I like it because I don't have to go to bars. I'm not into the bar scene. It lets you get to know someone before you actually agree to meet them. It could be dangerous if the person was not careful about what they are doing. But, if you don't have the good sense not to give out your personal information to everyone who contacts you (whether it be internet dating or anything else out here), I don't believe you should be on the internet period! I think it is a lot more accepted than it was about 10 years ago when my one friends started doing it. I freaked out on her all the time for doing it. Now here I am doing it. My old fashioned parents even are accepting it because they know that I do have good sense about it. I always meet the first time in very public places, never give my phone, last name, address to anyone until I really get to know them and if I don't feel 100% comfortable about a meeting, I cancel. It's also made me alot more of a people person. I was very shy about dating etc before this. It was harder for me to talk to people. But it's gotten me out in the world and meeting new people. Before this, I was in 2 long relationships and never had the dating experiences. Like you, I have made some wonderful friends, been out with some fun people and met some total idiots. To me, it's the same as the dating world, minus the bars and I can also screen people who have the same interests and values as me.

Answer 4

Internet dating is becoming more, and more prevailant in this day and age. It's simply a matter of meeting someone who clicks with you intellectually and personality-wise -- so if you meet them, and the chemistry is still there, it's good stuff! There have been a lot of successful relationships in the world that have blossomed from internet "dating".

Dating via the internet is dangerous, just like dating in real life. Sure, that guy at the end of the bar may be cute, but he also may have a chainsaw and a bodybag in his trunk when he offers to drive you home. Same applies to internet 'people'. HotVixxen200 may be a fat sweaty man named George.

Answer 5

I think having Internet friends would be more interesting than Internet dating. Why date over the Internet, I always say, unless there is something wrong that I can't get a girl I meet somewhere?

Answer 6

Well, i went on a few internet dates and met a whole range of people, from absolute psychos to men that were just too nice! 6 months ago i went on an internet date with a lad and im still with him now!

I think in all elements of dating there is always a bit of danger, its just personal choice as to which you prefer.

Answer 7

I did alot of internet dating through yahoo a few back. Now i would never do it again to save my life.

Reason for this is cause out of nowhere some gilr 1000 miles away msgs me and we got closer. She was calling me daily. She sent many pics and she really cared about me. Well after 1 year she sent me a plane ticket to come see her. I figured this was meant to be so i went. When i get off the plane i see the real person ive been talking too. She was nothing like the pictures infasct she used random pictures of other people to make me think it was her. She was hideous whale and not they skinny blonde i was supposed to meet.

For that i cannot stand internet dating. Try doing a "real" dating service online. Those filter out the posers and make it easier.

In my opinion don't do it. Go to places with people around, get friends to introduce you to others.

Answer 8

Well, just like in life, there are some real creeps out there, and you have to be very careful. Just because you meet someone in a park, or at a bar, or at the library doesn't mean every word he says to you isn't a total lie to get you into some compromising position and take advantage of you...online is just another avenue to meet people.

I personally love it because I met my fiance through eHarmony and I would never have met him any other way-we were a year apart in the same high school and lived within 2 miles of each other for like 20 years and never met! It took eHarmony to introduce us, and for that reason, I'd never say anything bad about eHarmony...I also used Match.com at one time, but never got anywhere with them...too many men looking for 1 thing only-no thanks.

Answer 9

On-line dating is the best. I would rather meet a girl on-line, than at a bar. Where you meet someone is usually the place where they hang out at. At least on-line, you can talk to get to know about people. You can meet in a public place and see if there is a connection. I know 5 couple who is married today from on-line dating. I am getting engaged in two days to an on-line date. This is the wave of the future.

Good luck

Answer 10

I think that internet dating is just like normal dating, you get some good ones, some bad ones and some dodgy ones.
I can say from personal experience that internet dating can have some very good endings. I met my fiancee online 5 years ago on lycos and now he's my husband to be so it's not all bad!

Answer 11

Internet dating is nice but it can be dangerous. What ever a person sees is not what that person feels , like the way he or she chats or tells about thier life. They can be dangerous also . Be careful .It can be fun for them , some times they can even win your trust and they can spoil your name . All the best rest is up to you.