thinking of online dating what are your thoughts is it for desparate people? or not?
365755
don't know, (i'm in a similar bind) but every little bit helps, right?
1094934
Dating, especially online dating for the first time can be nerve wracking!  I tend to get a little nauseous beforehand!  But, I remind myself that it's not that big a deal and that if we click great, but if not, he's not the last fish in the sea.  Having high self esteem and the awareness that even if it works out badly, it's not YOU.  He's just not right for you nor you for him.  You're not marrying him, so relax and have fun!
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not me. i think its pretty dumb. many questions are like "is there guys/grils in (blah)? want to go out with me"\n\nthose are like soo annoying. Its like dont lyou know that its not safe meeting strangers on the internet? Also if you are a dating material then why not go to places where you meet new people?
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Hi, i met a guy online and we got on really well, he lived in Sydney Australia, we had been chatting for 6 months then he got a chance to come here to Leeds in the UK and we had 2 days together and to my surprise we didn't get on all that well, we had fun but it was not the same in person as it was when we were chatting online, he then went back home and we never spoke again.\ni am sure people do find love on the internet and have happy lives together.\nyou don't really know someone untill you meet them.\nxx Jo
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I did match.com..actually dated the first guy i met up with for a few months..recently ended. Basically we emailed, then IMed, talked on the phone and finally met. It was good for a while, just didnt work out. I would say worth a try. Just get as much info before you meet up so you dont waste your time.\n\nIts kind of nice because you can reject and even block guys if needed so it makes it easier to weed out the ones you like. And if they reject you its not as harsh as in person and theres a bunch of other guys so you wont really think twice if one doesnt write back. \n\nworth a try.
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I think friendships and relationships have as much chance of surving if started online as any other!  They will only last though, if both parties are actually honest, and true to themselves!  If you are being a different person online to who you really are, then expect to be found out.  It's legitimate if kept online, it's just different when you meet in person.
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Of course it is ok.  After all, it would be ok if you met face to face and it deepened into a closer relationship.  The only thing about meeting online is that you take it slow and careful at the beginning..ie. meeting first in public places, etc.  I have made some of the best friends over the net.. and have met the man of my dreams!!
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I think that it's wonderful that you are looking for suggestions as to what you think would be good for a dating website. That shows you have a desire to know what the customer wants, and customer serivce is vital, especially when you begin dealing with people's personal lives.\n\nI have a few questions, however. Are you going to make it a religious or non-religious thing? Is it going to be solely a "guy-paired-with-girl" thing or will you include other preferences? Will those that make a profile have to be single, or could they be in a relationship of some sort still? (I would hope that this would not be encouraged, but this is a question to consider)Would pictures be included in the profile? Would you allow people to give out phone numbers and email addresses online? And finally, what age would you have to be in order to apply and what particular age group would you be targeting, if any?\n\nI think that profiles are invaluable, including such things as what state, how far outside their own area the person is willing to go, religious inclination, smoking and drinking habits, hobbies, job, a small personal description(eyes, hair, overall build, nationality[optional]), and things such as that. I know that they proved to be invaluable to me, for I found my boyfriend of two months on a Christian dating site, and I've never been happier because we made a mental connection long before we made a physical connection, thus making for a stronger relationship.\n\nAs for names, I think that something like "Available.com", "eDate.com", "DateNet.com", or something like that might be good.\n\nHope that helps you out a bit! Let me know how things go and if I can be of any further help!\n\nSincerely,\nSarah\nchristianvocalistsrock@yahoo.com
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It is normal to worry about these types of things even if you are 16.  Personally I think being picky is a good thing.  Why settle for someone who isn't really right for you.  As for internet dating, I don't think it is such a great thing at your age because you can't really be with the people you meet.  What is the use in anything more than a friendship on line if you can't spend time in the real world together.  Just be patient and realize that most of us never find true love till after high school anyway.
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Absolutely! If there's a spark, what's the harm in dating. I mean, it's nice to know the person isn't a psycho, but assuming they didn't appear to be when you met them, going out after that would be fine. Attraction is key in the long run so if it starts out that way, it at least has potential.
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have not tried  it but I am looking into it. It seems like a great way to meet a lot of people and I really think that in a few short mins you can get a feal for someone and know if you have a connection.\n\nBesides if you dont like the person your not sitting there at dinner or a movie hating the fact that you have to be there. you after a few mins go on to the next person and hope there is some connection there.
701482
I have dated a few guys on line. My advice is this. Stay away from sites that are free. Pay the $25 usually men who are willing to pay are more genuine and are looking for a real relationship.  I have met a few crazies but 90% are nice men who are either shy or just busy with work
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As a woman, you could easily use it that way. A handful of sites are about sex i.e. adultfriendfinder but  most sites like match, yahoo, lavalife are pretty tame. If you are careful about how and when you meet, most can be a very reasonable experience. \n\nP.S. read the tips about safe online dating i.e. meet in public, don't go in a guys car on first several dates etc.etc.
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You are not too old fashioned in thinking that way, it's just being comfortable with technological advances that have changed the ways we interact in society.  I know first hand that Match.com was very effective for a friend of mine in meeting her soon-to-be-spouse.  The internet just enables you to communicate more quickly with a wider group of people, so it improves the chances of meeting someone that you may not meet by chance in your local community.  The world is so much bigger than our local malls, fire-halls, church/place of worship where we tend to meet others.
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UMMM THATS A TOUGHY.........I MET MY BOYFRIEND ON YAHOO PERSONALS.  I MET A LOT OF GREAT GUYS ON IT.  OTHER THAN INTERNET, PROBABLY AT SCHOOL, COLLEGE CAMPUSES, CHURCH, MALL....I WOULD STAY AWAY FROM THE BAR SCENE.
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I personally believe that the internet is an alternative avenue of finding love.  Just like going to the bar, attending parties, going to malls, joining clubs...this is the new age with an amazing technology so cyberworld is an alternative for everything. I have found 2 amazing guys on the net....I feel in love with them on a different level at one point in time. They did reciprocate too...we had a really good relationship that didn't stay online.  We just started virtually but ended up in real life.  With one guy, it lasted for 3 years....that means it wasn't really just a game.  It's really possible to find love online, take it from me.
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I have met three women that began as on-line conversation. It was very cool, as we came to know alot about each other before we met in the flesh. - Personally, I think it is a great way to meet people, as long as you are smart and safe.