Internet Dating Sites

etali · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 06:19 AM

I've never needed to use internet dating (whenever I've been single its been because I wanted to stay that way for a while), but two of my friends used it to meet their current partners, and they've been together for quite a while.

One of my male friends has been single ages, and is starting to get a bit down about that, so everyone is pushing him to use internet dating sites. Those people don't seem to get his objections, which is silly, since one of their favourite pranks is to either set up joke ads where the person sounds like a lunatic, or sign up people without their knowledge and watch them freak out at all the emails they get.

I'm curious to hear what other people think of internet dating sites. I've always been wary of them since my ex used to use them and he was a bit of a psycho. That said, some of my friends have found true love...

britjojo · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 01:50 AM

Having been burned with internet dating, I would not do this. Heck, even when you have known a guy for five years he still can turn around and rape you so why in the world would I take a chance with someone new, who could be a complete lune?

Fizz · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 12:41 PM

I've heard the success stories, but I think they are the rare cases. I have never done internet dating and I couldn't imagine ever doing it. This friend of yours seems the sensitive type and I think that for him internet dating just wouldn't work for him. He really sounds like a dream, I hope he meets someone worthy.

etali · #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2007, 11:08 AM

Sorry you got burned by internet dating britjojo - it's really sad to think the world is so bad that people have to be so wary about meeting new people.

Fizz - my friend is a really nice guy, but very very shy, never stands up for himself, and he's also quite a geek. He's after a girl who shares similar interests to him, but they're very rare. I'm sure there's one out there for him, but its not like you can rush it, right?

He's getting pretty annoyed now - he's one of those 'no sex without love' types, and the emails with links to dating sites and 'would you bone her' questions are naturally irritating him.

Fizz · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2007, 11:42 AM

I heard just the other day that a very shy guy from high school only recently got married. Your friend will find the right woman eventually, I'm sure of it. And this guy just sounds better and better all the time. No sex without love, omg that is so sweet and rare for a man!

britjojo · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2007, 09:09 PM

Definitely rare! I agree that this type of dating could be tough on him, but then so could any if he is really that shy and retiring. I don't know what to suggest, but I don't think that internet dating would be it.

medako · #7 (**permalink**) 07-05-2007, 03:16 PM

Instead of setting him up with internet dating, maybe those same friends could take him out places where he could meet nice girls without the pressure of "dating".

r8rpwr · #8 (**permalink**) 07-15-2007, 11:42 PM

I have known quite a few people who have met online, so I don't think it's a bad thing. You have to be careful but don't you always?

I have never dated online but I have a lot of friends I have met online so I think it's generally fine.

sm.thomas · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by etali

I've never needed to use internet dating (whenever I've been single its been because I wanted to stay that way for a while), but two of my friends used it to meet their current partners, and they've been together for quite a while.

One of my male friends has been single ages, and is starting to get a bit down about that, so everyone is pushing him to use internet dating sites. Those people don't seem to get his objections, which is silly, since one of their favourite pranks is to either set up joke ads where the person sounds like a lunatic, or sign up people without their knowledge and watch them freak out at all the emails they get.

I'm curious to hear what other people think of internet dating sites. I've always been wary of them since my ex used to use them and he was a bit of a psycho. That said, some of my friends have found true love...

I think Internet dating is a great platform to meet other singles and you may find out such a wonderful partner which is right for you. My few friends are also using dating services and they have come in touch with few singles. and one of them got his life partner through internet dating.

well, It require patience. You might not get response in starting couple of days but you should keep hope. You also require great efforts to make long relationship.

aehbamfan · #10 (**permalink**) 04-09-2008, 05:28 PM

I think if he does decide to use a site he should use one of the ones you have to pay for like eharmony. That way at least there will be a little bit of screening done for him!

raven1083 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 08:07 PM

internet dating site is just use to meet people and if your lucky enough you might meet your partner and future partner but some use dating site just to flirt.

harry08 · #12 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by raven1083

internet dating site is just use to meet people and if your lucky enough you might meet your partner and future partner but some use dating site just to flirt.

I agree with you. Some use dating site just for flirt but I think it depends on what are you looking for. If you are serious about relationship then you may find out your match. Well, it’s also a great platform to meet various people across the world. I'm from UK and using online dating UK site named redhotdating.tv where I get chance to chat and get to know people across the world.

raven1083 · #13 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 04:15 AM

If there's a "magic" between you and your date on when you two met...Your lucky in some way....but I advise that don't take it seriously at first...

spaul · #14 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 03:20 AM

I tried one of online dating sites once and it was great experience for me. I met some wonderful people online. Even, I have been in a good relationship from last two years.

ivillage126 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 02:54 PM

Great Ideas ....

ivillage126 · #16 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 02:55 PM

maybe we all should have a try

littlephoenix · #17 (**permalink**) 11-17-2008, 03:02 AM

i was never into dating sites but i see that as i get older, its more convenient to find a date online then go to say bar or club, i dont know,

lesliejackson · #18 (**permalink**) 11-17-2008, 04:36 PM

I also have a friend who met her boyfriend on E Harmony and he's a sweetheart... successful and cute too!

Perfumes Lover · #19 (**permalink**) 02-01-2009, 01:00 PM

I've also heard many success stories, but I guess they are very rare cases. I have never been to internet dating and I couldn't imagine ever doing it.

A friend of mine got into it and found a Nepali Guy who cheated to bring green card for him and for his wife (it come to knowledge too late). So I advise be very very carefull...

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