Do you think Internet dating really works?

Question

I might try it, what do you think?

Answer 1

worked for me.I found my husband this way and 7 years ago.

Answer 2

I am a firm believer in it and will hopefully never use it again! I thought it was werid honestly, but my friends at work encouraged me after a bad relationship. My current boyfriend was new to town and his roommates encouraged him. Needless to say we met, hit it off and have been wonderful since.

He even got a job transfer and for the first time in my life I had no issues picking up and moving with him...well not right away, but I did relocate. Now, we're actually going back to where we met!! ...if you can believe it.

Anyway, internet dating is like choosing from a menu or shopping or something - you can hand pick what you need and want rather than sorting through the mess.

I'd only done it this once, and hope to never do it again...b/c..well..it was just that successful!!

Answer 3

No, I don't. I have been on several dating sites and all they do is get your money, and trying to make them stop charging your credit card is very difficult. I met a few men on Match.com, but none I would ever want to date for any length of time. What I did learn is that they lie a lot over the internet just like they do to your face. I much prefer going out and meeting people on my own. That way you know right away if you like the person or not.

I do know one person who actually married someone she met over the internet. But, she admitted to me that she was getting married because she has a terminal illness (which I already knew) and she didn't want to die alone. That's pretty sad!

Answer 4

I have heard both pros and cons. It really depends on the individuals involved and their self confidence, honesty and motivations.

I would say - give it a try - just be clear what you want and be honest. For these to work you have to remember that at some point you'll have to meet. I recommend meeting sonner rather then later because it is very easy to create a fantasy relationship through emails and IMs but only through a physical meeting can you both really feel the chemistry, the connection, possibilities.

Good Luck

Answer 5

It works. I was in a relationship for over 3 years with a guy I met on the internet. You just have to weed out all the bad ones!

Answer 6

There's a difference between internet DATING and internet MATCHMAKING.
Internet dating implies that the whole relationship occurs online, and the couple fall in love without ever meeting in real life. This is absurd and doesn't count as a real, functioning relationship - the intimacy is all in their heads.

Internet matchmaking is far more effective - the couple is introduced online, but meet and date in real life. I know many couples who have met online and had very successful relationship and marriages. It's quite common now. eHarmony and Match.com are the most popular sites.

Answer 7

I'm really not into internet dating I rather see the person that I'm attracted to internet dating is more like long distance relationships sometimes they work and sometimes they don't

Answer 8

well i met my b/f off myspace and we have now been together for 2 years and everything is going great we are still growing strong. so it is possible to met somone off the internet and hit it off, just be careful that there are not lying to you about what they look like,lol.
it doesnt always work for everyone but give it a try and see how things work. if its been about a couple of months and no luck then you should try something different. well good luck with everything, hope all goes well.

Answer 9

well.. i've only chatted on yahoo.. and there's alot of B.S.. alot pretending to be what they are not, i find most guys on there just lookin for some durty chat stuff... have found alot that are lookin to meet someone to marry for immigration reasons, some like me just on for simple chat , i am single mom and if am lucky get out about twice a year lol.. so chattin on yahoo is bout extent of my social life other than grocery stores and out with the kids lol.. but I have met some very nice, very good, descent people too.. some i have talked to online for 3 yrs or so.. ya just have to give it a shot, dont go on for intentions of meeting someone right away, take your time , talk casual with people see if ya click or not before thinkin of dating or meeting in reality.. there's just as much risk findin a nut case walkin down ur street as there is online.. just be sensible about it, be open minded to an extent and give it a shot, never know what'll happen. good luck.. have fun.

Answer 10

I guess it's no worse than meeting someone at a bar.Atleast you can get to know someone a little bit online before meeting them. My sister met a guy on Plentyoffish.com that seemed nice and everything until they went out two times--he was extremely possessive,controlling & jealous.He's somewhat stalking her with his persistence in driving by her house, calling,emailing & texting her.I met my husband on a phone chat line,though. You gotta take a chance to know for sure, right? Good luck and have fun-but be careful!!!!

Answer 11

I tried it, but the internet didn't call back. I think it was just using me for ... you know...

I had a friend try it. Met a lot of people, but nothing worked out. Most of the guys she met were jerks or looking for ... you know...