How do you feel about internet dating?
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 at
10:35 am
raygob asked:
Just want to know how everyone feels about meeting someone online then meeting in person and start dating. Also long distance internet relationships. Just curious to see the feedback thanks.
Tagged with: Internet Dating • Internet Relationships • Long Distance
Filed under: Singles & Dating
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it seems like a kewl idea
naaa, to risky!
me and my bf are getting along fine so why not? hes moving near me soon though I am soooo exited
although I am a firm believer in seeing them on webcam first to make sure they are not a creepy old guy or sumtin like that *shiver
My cousin married someone he met on line – they are very happy. I did on-line dating for a while and met some really nice guys. You meet more people than you might in your job. And who really meets guys at the grocery store? I don’t think long distance relationships work out, generally.
Internet dating has been portrayed mostly with “success stories”, because many of those who have had bad experiences are too embarrassed to talk about them openly, thinking they are the rarity, or the “unlucky one”. Movies and T.V. have also focused on the lighter side of internet dating as opposed to the darker side. What’s tricky here is people WANT to believe they are going to find what they are looking for (nothing wrong with that) and DON’T want to believe someone may be lying to them or playing games. They think they are “too smart” to fall for b.s., and it is that attitude that leaves them wide open to be proven wrong. If you are planning to surf the web with high hopes and expectations, arm yourself with the knowledge of what to avoid and what to watch out for, so you have the best possible chance of a positive outcome.
Unfortunately there are many hidden dangers in the world of internet dating, and it’s up to you to recognize the signs and red flags so that your internet dating experience stands the best chance of success, rather than leaving a bad taste in your mouth.
The internet dating “scene” is one of the easiest places for someone to cheat on their spouse or significant other, or to use the internet dating area as a place for promiscuity. The danger of long-distance internet romances is it is extremely easy for someone already involved with a partner to go out and cheat in a relatively safe (for them) environment. Get a secret email address, create a persona, and have a cel phone and, if necessary a p.o. box and your all set!!! Many times, before someone can verify that all they have been told over the internet by someone they are interested in dating is the truth, they are already emotionally vested and don’t want to hear the truth, or get hurt by hearing the truth. You must realize the internet dating scene can be dangerous to those who don’t take it seriously, and for those too trusting in nature. Please read further in the site to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to internet date safely, watch out for the signs of danger, and pay attention to EVERY red flag you see!!
Meeting someone online it’s not the best way to start a relationship. When you meet someone online, they only let you know what they want you to know about them. Same in real life right? But, the difference is that in real life you can actually see the way they act, dress, and interact with other people.
I have personally, done that…and it was the worst thing I could have ever done!
I also, had a long distance relationship, and at first it might good, but with time, you want to see that person every day…Or perhaps a little more often than you do…Therefore; you kind of drift apart, and it becomes nothing, but heartache.
Do yourself a favor: Go to the club, or out somewhere, and meet new people. Sign up for “Speed dating” nights…Google them…Every city has them.
Internet dating/long distance relationships, are just not the right way to meet your soulmate.
Good luck.
well i think it SUCKS!!! because if its long distance there’s a chance that the persons cheating on you and you can be together unless you meet up. and that could be espenceive
hi, i meet people over the internet on facebook but im only 16 so my mum seys dont arrange to meet anyone you’ve met over the internet because they might not be genuine you know. i dont know how old you are but if your’re quite young take someone with you the first time or so and go somewhere public. But yeah i think its a great way of meeting people and go for it.
hope i helped x.
There’s always the possibility that this person is not what you think. I would NEVER take the risk!