Internet Dating: Yes, No, or Maybe?

Contributor: Sinfully Sinfully
I'd do it but it wouldn't be my first choice.
07/12/2011
Contributor: Anjulie Anjulie
I would do it if i was single.
07/12/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
i would never do it. then again i've never needed to. there's almost always a boy around when i need one.

07/13/2011
Contributor: CoffeeCup CoffeeCup
It's always worked pretty well for me.
07/22/2011
Contributor: Pinkhare Pinkhare
It's how I met the current boyfriend .
07/22/2011
Contributor: Karen Affeldt Karen Affeldt
I've dated a few interesting guys via the internet but on the other hand I've met with some real jerks. I've learned to be very careful and to get to know them for a while before I go out with them.
07/23/2011
Contributor: systematicweasel systematicweasel
Currently I'm dating someone online lol, meeting up in about a week too ^^
09/03/2011
Contributor: LibertyGirl LibertyGirl
I hate to say "never," but really, why bother resorting to the internet when there are so many great prospects all around me?
09/06/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
I have no interest in it, but I am also in a relationship right now so... lol
09/06/2011
Contributor: Menarae Menarae
I've done it in the past, and I'll probably wind up doing it again. I'm too shy to approach guys in public, and when one approaches me, I tend to freeze up and get all tongue-tied, and they seem to think I'm not interested, so they walk away. So...yeah. I can open up easier online. Plus I have an easier time editing myself when I'm typing than when I'm speaking.

It REALLY depends on where you're looking, though. Some free sites are just full of people looking for hookups, and it's really hard to find a serious relationship. And the whole matchmaking program thing...meh. I'm not convinced it's worth the money. I was on one of those sites, paid, for a year. Which included three months of no internet access...so I felt a little gypped. At least there are all kinds of niche dating sites now, so you can cruise through a pool of Christians, geeks, BBWs, or whatever else catches your fancy.

If you're smart and careful (ie meeting in public places) and honest with yourself (ie knowing what you want in a partner, not just looking for pictures of hot guys/girls/whatever) then you can have success.
09/07/2011
Contributor: Lucky21 Lucky21
I don't plan on needing to, but I wouldn't rule it out.
10/19/2011
Contributor: Stagger13 Stagger13
Quote:
Originally posted by 724-6924
Just wondering how many people out there are comfortable with it? What do you think some of the pros and cons of it are?
You never know where you may find what you are looking for-Just be careful.
11/22/2011
Contributor: allinonekid allinonekid
I've done it before.
11/22/2011
Contributor: GONE! GONE!
It can work!
12/27/2011
Contributor: IllBeYourLover IllBeYourLover
I did it, and I'm very happy too
12/27/2011
Contributor: shoutitout87 shoutitout87
My last boyfriend I met online. Wasn't through any sort of dating site, we just met in a chat room. Not sure I'd wanna do the long distance thing again.
06/23/2012
Contributor: gsfanatic gsfanatic
Dont it, hypothetically would again (kind of claimed). As long as you use some precautions, it can be a great way to meet people
06/24/2012
Contributor: Falsepast Falsepast
People hide their true selves easier online
06/24/2012
Contributor: Envy Envy
Done it before and had an LDR that ended horribly after 4 years. Have a lot of friends whom I met online and have long standing relations with (non-sexually) and one whom I do have interest in, but due to current circumstances, such a thing isn't feasible right now if it will ever be. So long as we remain friends, though, I don't think I'll mind too much.
06/24/2012
Contributor: ViVix ViVix
Quote:
Originally posted by 724-6924
Just wondering how many people out there are comfortable with it? What do you think some of the pros and cons of it are?
I've done it, but mostly for nookie! Make that protected nookie...no worries!
07/18/2012
Contributor: glitterbombs glitterbombs
I have friends who are or have been happy in online romantic relationships, but unless I fell madly in love with someone I was friends with online and thought I could see them in real life at least sometimes I wouldn't even consider it.
07/19/2012
Contributor: Upyourreviews Upyourreviews
Quote:
Originally posted by 724-6924
Just wondering how many people out there are comfortable with it? What do you think some of the pros and cons of it are?
In today's world, I think internet dating is better than sitting at a bar hoping someone looks your way. It's also better at getting the gist of someone before you bother with them in case it's apparent you wouldn't suit.
07/21/2012
Contributor: sexykiss sexykiss
i met my ex gf online and then met her we were together for 4 years.
07/21/2012
Contributor: Gongsta Gongsta
iono it just seems weirdd to me. id rather go out to a bar to meet someone new
09/17/2012
Contributor: AK Bunny AK Bunny
Quote:
Originally posted by 724-6924
Just wondering how many people out there are comfortable with it? What do you think some of the pros and cons of it are?
Sure, but you have to play it safe and think things through.
09/29/2012
Contributor: AliMc AliMc
I voted other. I have done internet dating and met my current partner online. I was reluctant to be anything more than friends with him as we lived so far apart but I couldn't deny my feelings.
10/07/2012
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
I've done it a few times. My husband and I met online.
10/07/2012
Contributor: Vanille Vanille
Been there, done that. My girlfriend and I are currently LD but I met her in person.
10/07/2012
Contributor: emiliaa emiliaa
I take what I can get, at this point.
10/09/2012
Contributor: libra777 libra777
I've tried online dating sites and found allot of the guys to be liars.
10/21/2012