Online dating

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how do you feel about online dating? 1 in 4 relationships start online (according to Match.com! xD) that's a lot, if you think about a large amount of people.

can it really work out?

The idea is good, but honestly, anyone can pretend to be someone they're not. That just causes distress and could turn out to be dangerous. I guess people are genuine, though. Even so, I don't think far distance relationships can work out. If you can never meet the person, then what's the point? I don't think online dating can work out unless you can physically meet the person. That connection is vital. You can video chat or whatever on Skype, but it's not the same!.
 
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I don't like the look of internet dating to be honest. There are some fit women on them though lol!!!
 
Hey, my mom met her current husband through online dating, so the concept at least works for some people.

That said, there are times when you just meet that someone, and it doesn't always have to be through an online dating website. For example, couples can meet over Facebook, in internet chatrooms, and even on bulletin boards. (like this one, for example... Not saying that it's happened here, but it could happen! You never know!)

There are some definite pros and cons to using a dating website, however. The pros are that you will eventually find the perfect person for you, and that you'll hopefully meet and establish a long term relationship with said person, and eventually get married and even have kids, if that's what you want to do. The cons would be that people can easily fake their identities on the internet and be someone that they really aren't, so as with all websites, you should certainly be aware of your surroundings at all times, and never meet someone in person without at least talking to them on the phone, and heck, if you need to bring a wingman with you on your first date, do it!

To make a long story short: Yes, I think that Internet Dating sites have their use, but you should always use caution, much like you would with any other website on the internet.
 
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People don't understand how similar online dating and in person dating actually are. When most people hear online, they immediately think the worst. Is this wise? Kinda. I've dated online a lot, and my experiences have been similar to in person dating. The relationship can either be a success or fail either way. Most people assume that in person, people won't lie, or that you'll be able to tell. This is 100% false! People can still lie in person, they can still deceive you. The only difference between online and in person dating is the physical aspect of the relationship. Otherwise, every other aspect is the same.
 
Of course it can work, just depends on the people. I've seen lots of internet relationship work out and the two ended up moving some where together and having a happy relationship together.
 
I'm fine with it and I believe it can work out. I agree with you though; anyone can pretend to be someone they're not. I more or less had that experience when I tried to "date" someone I met online.

But if the two people are really right for each other, there's no reason online dating is any less successful than real life dating.
 
It's no different from regular dating. If you're good at meeting members of the opposite sex in real life, you'll probably be good at it here.
 
I think online dating is great for those people who are not very expressive or communicative in person.
 
If two people can make it work I don't see anything wrong with it >.> I understand that people can easily deceive you but if you're careful enough you won't get screwed over <.<
 
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Not all online dating are safe but i careful about them i don't think there's something wrong about online dating you're just making you're by searching you're good match from all over the world
 
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I myself will definitely not ever use an online dating site, but I'm not against the use of them. If 2 people can meet online and it leads to a happy relationship, I'm all for it.
 
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Because you're shy hahaha
 
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Because you're shy hahaha

Um. He clearly said he's not against online dating but it isn't for him. How does that make him shy?
 
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He say that he will never go to a dating site that 's shy
 
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He say that he will never go to a dating site that 's shy

No. That's wanting to find a girlfriend he can talk to in real life.

Shy is not being able to talk to someone and honestly, most shy people tend to go online to date someone else anyway because they're too nervous to ask someone out in real life. Just because he doesn't want to suffer from meeting a girl he really likes online and never being able to meet her doesn't make him shy.
 
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It can work, but it's hard. I've been in only one, and it was lame to find out the person was lying to me the whole time. Some people aren't really telling the truth, so you really need to know the person you're talking to, and you better make sure you trust them, because feeling betrayed from someone on the internet hurts just as much as in real life.

Also get ready for the most boring part about online relationships. No sex, no kissing. It's strictly, basically just love letters and asking your partner how was your day. No time to go out etc. Especially long distance relationships...omg. Though if you can make it through all of this, and end up living with the person you met online, marrying them. Then I'm pretty sure the chances of sticking with that person is higher than relationships in real life.
 
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