Online Dating

[gaby_ro_2004]

Never tried but i don't think it is a good idea.

[surveypro2016]

After my divorce in 2004, I did online dating. It was fun for the most part. But, I had some bad experiences as well lol I have to tell you about this one guy.
Darin and I met online and set up a date to meet at Applebee's. We met in the parking lot, went in and were shown to our table. As we were being seated, Darin looked at the hostess and said "Aren't these the most beautiful blue eyes you've ever seen?" I blushed and said thank you. He looked at me and said "I meant me". Strike one. We ordered dinner. I ordered a salad as I usually do on the first date. He ordered a sandwich. When we finished eating, the server brought our bill. Darin dug in his pockets and threw a pile of change on the table and began counting it to pay the bill. I was mortified! Strike two. We then exit the restaurant and he walks me to my car. He then looks at me and says, "So, now we go to your place?" I said NO! Strike three. Darin was done! 

[darkxtsuna]

I tried it once but it ended after few months of dating not much to say about it just regular dating, Just that the first date is the getting to know you part and to see if you connect with the individual or not.

[lguzman1]

NO, I have never ever tried Online dating. I think is't dangerous.

[bazodee]

As you get older it is harder to met people,online dating is fine but be prepared to deal with some duds,but there are good people on there as well. I had a relationship with a guy for many years whom I met online. The best thing I find is to chat for a bit enough to see if there is enough in common but dont drag it out too long and then meet for a coffee somplace public.Its just a meeting at first and if it goes well then you can arrange to go on a date.

[ljrjess69]

nope ,,,not my sort of thing........

[PGS28]

I agree with the majority; people make themselves out to be people they aren't in their profiles.  However, I do believe it can work if you get lucky and come across a like minded person.

[PGS28]

I'm happy for you, I still believe it can work but at this point in my life if I see 2 red flags/conflicting actions that don't support the words I'm out.

Actually I met my husband online and we are together now for 6 years. Happy and contented. We are just lucky that we found each other, because there so many fake accounts and dishonest people.

[PGS28]

Great advice!

I tried it about 10 years ago and also know people that have had good and bad experiences with it.  I guess you just have to realize that some people are dishonest and many people are sensitive about the physical image they have.  You have to be most careful and "vet" people.
This means talking to them a while over the computer and writing down meaningful questions with their responses.  Moving to the second vetting, talk to them on the phone and casually bring up some of the questions and/or responses they gave you.  Answers and information they gave should match, not entirely something different.  Ask them about previous relationships and work history.  Casually and lightly, ask if they have ever done something to get back at an ex.  If you don't like the response, take them off your list to meet and date.
Thirdly, meet them in a very public place at a busy time of day.  Have people around.  Don't provide your address.  Don't get in their car and let them drive you anyplace.  And this means for more then one meeting.  Don't go to their home or invite to yours until you have been meeting and talking for at least 5-6 times.  If there is anything that sets off your "personal alarm," don't continue the relationship.
This advice is for males and females alike! I have a male friend who had females inviting him to their home on the first date!  How stupid can some people be? He didn't go because he was anxious that such a woman might have a friend there to rob him or something even worse.  Use your common sense.  Most people will be okay, but there are definitely some crazies out there!!!

[bremer51]

I'm married so I had to quit dating.  But I think you can meet some interesting people that way.  But be careful.

[jkhanson]

I have one friend who used online dating.  It worked for her.  She's married to him and they have a growing family.

[PGS28]

I literally laughed out loud when I read "I meant me" lol! I was hoping that was a joke but it says a lot that it wasn't smh

After my divorce in 2004, I did online dating. It was fun for the most part. But, I had some bad experiences as well lol I have to tell you about this one guy.
Darin and I met online and set up a date to meet at Applebee's. We met in the parking lot, went in and were shown to our table. As we were being seated, Darin looked at the hostess and said "Aren't these the most beautiful blue eyes you've ever seen?" I blushed and said thank you. He looked at me and said "I meant me". Strike one. We ordered dinner. I ordered a salad as I usually do on the first date. He ordered a sandwich. When we finished eating, the server brought our bill. Darin dug in his pockets and threw a pile of change on the table and began counting it to pay the bill. I was mortified! Strike two. We then exit the restaurant and he walks me to my car. He then looks at me and says, "So, now we go to your place?" I said NO! Strike three. Darin was done! 

[SherylsShado]

I know 2 people that did the on-line dating and got married.  One has been married over 20 years now, and the other has been married for 2 years...they are so happy & seem totally meant for each other.

[o2bnocn]

Honestly I understand it isn't for everyone. Not everyone gets "out of the house" or in places that they meet someone they can date often enough. So I'm glad "online dating" exist. For people who don't go out to places that they can meet someone, they can't just expect someone to fall out of they sky! Just my two cents, no offense to anyone. I'm kind of a homebody.

[hbxg1207]

never try that before