I personally think it'll become more accepted in the future, and I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes the main place to meet people.
2007-10-04 16:03:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I have. Here are a few of my experiences:
1. I was 18. I met a girl in a chatroom who lived about 15 minutes away from me. Once she knew how close we were, she asked me out. We had only chatted for about 10 minutes. I figured, I'll give it a shot. I was single and bored at home. I take her out. It figures she is about 100lbs heavier than what she was at in the picture she sent me in the e-mail. Well, I'm already with her and I figure I will not be rude. After we dine, I start driving her back home not because I wasn't attracted to her, although that was part of the reason, but also because we had nothing in common. While I'm driving all of a sudden she tells me to stop at a Motel. I am like, What???? I insist, she gets mad and starts cussing at me. That was the end of it.
2. I was 19. I met a girl online, spoke to her on the phone for two months and finally met her. I found out she was 16. I believe that's a big no no. That was the end of it.
3. I was 21. I met a girl from California online. I live in New Jersey. She becomes obsessed and calls me everyday. I stop picking up the phone. One day at work I receive an unknown phone call on my cell phone. She tells me she is on her way to my town. Apparently she had hopped on a bus all the way from California to New Jersey. I had no place for her. I told her I couldn't help her. She came anyway. I took her out to eat. Then I gave her money to go home. That was the end of it.
2007-10-04 16:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Leon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have met & dated a number of men whom I have met via this media over the last 6 years. For many people who are too busy to get out there & interact with others in a social scene it is a great way to connect initially.
Over the years - the way we meet potential 'mates ' has changed from through extended family & friends ; workplace; sports teams; etc to dating agencies, personal ads in papers & now internet.
I believe that we can meet both fantastic people & idiots no matter where we meet them & we need to exercise the same caution in all instances.
everybody tends to show different aspects of their personalities to different people in their lives - so though a friend may have known a *** potential date ** for you for some years & thinks that person is quite decent - the reality can be something entirely different in other circumstances.
Over the years I feel that I have been very fortunate not to meet anyone who has been a problem to me. I generally meet new contacts at a cafe or bar & tend to let a friend know that I am doing so.
2007-10-04 23:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by fairypelican 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was dumb enough to pay $250 for a 1 year membership with eharmony, but a dumbass coworker suggested it as it was Valentines Day and I had recently moved to a new town for work. Most of the women are unattractive or don't respond. The irony is my workplace is filled with hot women and I'm the kind of person who hits the gym 5 days a week.
2007-10-04 23:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But it would be interesting. You would truly talk to each other and get to know everything about each other - unless one is withholding the truth. But sooner or later you will meet and that will be the true test. Just check out what the other person says and make sure it is true. I guess there is a potential that the other could be a total nut case. Tread carefully.
2007-10-04 23:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have and I married him. Thing is we didn't date online for long. I do not believe it's best to date online for long periods of time. I think you need to physically be with one and other to make sure you're compatible because it's easy to leave out those small things that might make or break the relationship when you don't have to see each other.
2007-10-04 23:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by pamalalauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are nice people and bad people out there. If you are planning on trying just beware always meet that person in a public area until you get to know that person better.
2007-10-04 23:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by Stanley the Westie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I married a guy whom I chatted with in yahoo for good 3 years now. We're having one boy and expecting another baby soon. Also, I know almost 10 more close friends who met someone online and have a great marriage. :) I think it doesn't matter where you meet the guy, but 'who' you meet, honey.
2007-10-04 23:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by Erin 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, online dating is popular these days. It's affective for a lot of people who want to find someone who fits their standards. The downside to online dating is that people could lie about their profiles.
2007-10-04 23:13:58 · answer #8 · answered by =P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've dated online before, and that's how I met my current Fiance, we met a little over 3 years, and we've been happy since. I think that it doesn't hurt, just make sure that you talk to them for a while before meting them in person... we talked for about 7 months before metting. Good luck!
2007-10-04 23:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and I haven't had any bad experiences so far(knock on wood!!!)but you know people will give you grief about it...to me its just like meeting someone at a club...but nowadays its not safe because there are all kinds of crazies out here...but if you choose to go that route, please use your best judgement and never meet someone alone...good luck!!!
2007-10-04 23:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by SUMMER RAIN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋