Online Dating ?

[evans_x]

What does everyone think ov online dating? Just want to know opinions

[Aletheia*]

Personally, I don't advise it. This is just me. I've never felt comfortable with meeting someone online and 'dating' them. You can't really date someone you've met online. If they live close by to where you both can meet up at times, but dating someone includes showing romantic gestures (such as hugging and kissing). Which, obviously, you can't do over the internet. Plus, you can't really get to know someone over the internet. It takes a lot more than just talking to someone to know them.

[01love]

I'm not a fan. I like seeing my boyfriend in-person and not just on Skype I've seen it work for some people though, so it's pretty cool. I met some of my closest friends online, and a few of us are planning to meet up when we're finished university (: exciting stuff! Ooops, sorry for that detour in thought! hehe

tl;dr version - I'm neutral, I don't like nor dislike it; but it's not for me.

[evans_x]

I'm not a fan of it either, I'd want to hug and kiss my partner in person. But doesn't mean I'm against it, I like this one guy and he likes me back but I'm not willing to online date and miss out on opportunities with people close by. (:

[MacGuffin]

It's not for me. I think that online dating results in a lot of missed connections that can make a relationship much more satisfying. Some people like it, though.

[jelli1224]

Well personally I don't think that online dating is the best way to meet people, but I know that some people have met someone that they are really happily married to because of online dating. So I guess for me I am not really for online dating, and really would never use it. I am more of a meet someone in person kind of girl. But that's just my opinion.

Angelica

[PlayingPretend]

I've done it twice, both of which have resulted in my meeting the person or I am planning on meeting the person. I was happy with the first, and I could not be happier with the second. The only disadvantage to it is that they weren't met through any form of a dating site (I avoid those with a passion. I don't like online dating where you're meeting online specifically for dating), so they were/are both overseas. But I figure what matters to me is that I'm happy in this moment, no matter how long the relationships last.

[Maverick.]

You just have to be careful. Especially these dating sites. Pictures aren't always truthful. Other safety factors come into play as well. This person could be completely different, from what they are putting in their dating profile. That's my opinion.

[Leo]

It's really hard, and tbh its prolly not something ill ever do again. Granted I said that before I started dating my ex so..... *shrugs* There's a lot more forces working against you when your in an online relationship.

[JustSomeone]

It works for some people. One of my best friends has had an online relationship for several years and it's working great, they're going to move in together soon though and they've met irl several times and all that.

It doesn't work for everyone though. The worst thing is is when you develop a crush on someone online and you haven't even met them in real life.

[how.we.operate.]

I'm someone that won't really consider dating online...like if the person is half way around the world...you aren't going to be able to talk to them a lot, let alone see them. Part of a relationship is physical contact...plus online you can lie about who you are with ease instead of actually telling the truth. For all you know, you could be dating a guy thats 3 years younger or 30 years older. There is too much wiggle room to change who you are to be that person for someone else...you won't get to see who they truly are.
I've had my fair share of people that have wanted to date because they met me online, but I have never went through with it because I need that physical contact.
Also, you can basically have a double/more life if you date online...like you can have a girlfriend in real life and have a girlfriend or more through the Internet. Too much room for deception.

[Eyes on Fire-Xx]

I think it's awesome if you find the right person ^_^ makes it easier to meet toooons of people all over, specially if your shy like me and dont get out xD and it wheighs tons less on looks being the only reson someone would want to try dating you like in person. My boyfriend is online, but im going to visit next year, and i couldnt be happier ^^ some people dont deal with it well, be if it works for you, its awesome :3

[dr2005]

To my mind it's no worse than traditonal matchmaking services or events such as speed dating (or slow dating as some are called nowadays which is a touch misleading but hey), and provided you take appropriate precautions for your safety then it can have similarly positive results. As with any such service however it shouldn't be treated as a Holy Grail or cure-all for hurdles to dating - at some point you will have to actually meet the person and go on so-called "normal" dates. Given that most communication nowadays is via social networking/the Internet and mobiles as opposed to more traditional meetings, I would expect online dating to become more common if anything as time goes by.

[katie4evrr1]

Hey! and well, online dating kind of scares me because i feel i can't make that personal connection and really judge their character.. A IM can be takin alot of different ways. Plus, there are so many creeps and pervs out there that I think it's really hard to tell who is good to open up to. I chat online but i don't believe i would ever go further then making friends