Is online dating really worth the risk?
463217
It was for me, I met my wife on yahoo personals 7 years ago, we dated two years, have been married 5 years and have two small children.  \n\nSo it can work.  There are risks, but there are always risks with any form of dating.
1137092
I've been on-line since before the WWW existed, and two of my four major life relationships started on-line. I met my husband on-line in 1999 (married in 2001), and I truly believe that I am blessed to have found someone so ridiculously perfect for me.\n\nI've also done the stupid thing and thought I "loved" a guy I met on-line when I really didn't. That was when I was 14, so I would've been more prone to rash decisions way back when. :)\n\nStill, I learned from that experience that meeting IN PERSON is necessary to prove any relationship formed initially on-line. I think you can get a good sense of how well-suited you are to someone from an on-line relationship, but only meeting face-to-face can tell you whether you have chemistry and can be in a physical relationship as well.
546326
I have my theories on this, and it is SUCH a good question...\nI think that people who are playing the field online are mostly people who are relationship addicts and people who avoid true intimacy...let's face it, people...how hard is it to meet someone in real life, really?  If you open your eyes and your heart,  if you are TRULY looking to date,  there are interesting people out there EVERY SINGLE DAY who are AVAILABLE, in REAL LIFE...and totally local..I think that a lot of these people on the single's sites are maybe even married and are looking for a thrill on the side...at least a cyber thrill...which is TOTALLY lame, in my opinion.  I tried internet dating for an entire MONTH...but I found I need a real connection...the best place to find people is in places where people are doing things that you enjoy...I personally love bookstores and the library...\nwhat a cool question!
105039
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.
44805
Go to an online dating site.
252335
i'm actually going to say that the internet date is better simply because you have a chance to get to know them before you go on the date so that you'll already have some background knowledge and experience together. that way you'll always have something to fall back on if things get quite. plus you normally can get a look at them first and find out it your even vaguely interested.
588623
I have done the on line dating thing and I will say I have met a man that I am very interested in.. but the majority of them seem to be looking for something that they don't even know what that is... and they continue to look for years not giving individual people a long enough chance to get to know them before moving on to the next and the next .. its an endless cycle...seems to me that it would be rare to have a connection that is lasting... but could be wrong ...
441572
Why not try the dating sites out there?
609513
Yes it is.  In my situation I have met someone in a on line dating service.  We met several months ago, after many prayers, and searching.  He and I basically complete each other.  It is possible, but when it comes to Internet dating, always be careful.
1006729
I did the whole yahoo personal's thing, it was awful because I was actually looking for a relationship.  In March I decided to try Match.com, within a week I found someone.  We talked online for a month and pretty soon we decided to meet.  He drove 8 hours to meet me, and he's driven that 8 hours every weekend since.  He is my one true love, and I never would have met him if it wasn't for online dating.  I realize it seems fast, but when you know, you know.  Just be careful, take things slow, and be open.  A lot of people I know think it's weird that we met online, but really, we live in 2006 and the internet helps us find everything, why not love?
7502
Yup :) I met my first boyfriend online, as well as my husband. The trick is not to be looking for a mate, but rather for someone interesting; when you look at your watch and realize you've been talking to someone for hours and hours, you've got a good candidate. Good luck!
864935
I did eHarmony.  I signed up for three months (my subscription actually just ended today, I think).  While it was a little more expensive than I would've liked, I think it was worth it.  I was looking for a serious relationship, and shortly after I paid for the service, I met a guy on there.  We went through the guided communication (you exchange multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and a list of Must Haves and Can't Haves) before open communication, where you email through the site.  After doing that, me and this guy exchanged screennames... then phone numbers... and finally met up a couple of times.  We're not officially together, but I like to call him my "almost boyfriend" :)\n\nI was really happy with my experience at eHarmony, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a serious relationship (who's also willing to fork over the money for it).
437318
Mainly, having a profile online, and corresponding with someone whose interesetd in you, after reading your profile. It's worth some whilrls, but if you meet someone online, it wont necessarily be someone in the same city, state or country, as you are.
189976
Yes.  I found my one true love online, its hard though, cause he lives in NC and I'm in PA, but we do like each other and hope to meet.  We talk online, use the web cam, talk on the phone.  There are so many more people out there and I absolutely believe there is that one person meant for you.  Why not try online?  Nothing wrong with that.
1166779
It could be for any number of reasons. But no matter what the reason is, you must be VERY careful about meeting strangers over the internet.
649217
its definately scary out there sometimes and people have to be careful but ive met a lot of 'toads' in person too who lied and cheated and had gfs all over the place and led them all on. so its not just online and its been going on for ages and ages, it might just be easier now. \n\nthere are steps everyone should take in trying to make sure the person they are talking to is for real. seeing them on cam for one, so you know who you are talking to is really like the photos you have seen, being able to talk to them or call them whenever you want (might show they arent really married or living with someone), etc etc. \n\ni think the internet can be a good tool for getting to know more people. ive lived in my town for 17 years and i personally dont believe that i would just magically walk into 'the right guy' after all these years. instead i walked into one that lives 4000 miles away haha. if it wasnt for the internet we would not have been able to continue our relationship so closely. i think its a great tool for meeting friends, etc, but you definately have to be sensible and careful - just like meeting anyone in person!
308985
I've met a lot of people on a dating website.  Some guys are just on it to find some girl that they can have sex with.  Some guys are on there to find mr/mrs right.  I have met both types.  I met my current boyfriend off of a dating website, and I can see me being with him for the long haul.  We talked a fair amount online, then we started chatting on MSN, and then we talked ont he phone.  It sounds a little funny but our first date, wasn't that much of a normal date (movie/coffee), I needed a lift to our mall, cause my vehicle was busted and needed to get fixed and he offered me the ride.  We have almost been together ever since and talk every day.  You just have to be careful, and don't let the bad ones ruin it for you.