lifeasiknowit Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I've recently ventured out into the scary and unknown, yet popular world of internet dating, and I'm really nervous about it. I never really thought I would ever try it, but everyone I know is trying or has tried it, and it seems like I'm the only one out of everyone who is still single. Part of my nervousness has to do with me being so used to being single. I've never dated before, and meeting and contacting anonymous people online is kind of frightening, but since I'm super shy, I think it's the best venue for me to give dating a try. Friends have told me that sometimes a person that they meet turns out to be different from their profile. For example, the guy sounds more outgoing and funny online, but is quieter and shy in person. In my profile that I created at Plentyoffish.com, I didn't try to exaggerate or embellish anything about myself, and I used recent and clear pictures, but I still think everyone looks different in real life compared to photos, as some people are more photogenic than others. I would hate to meet someone to only have them look disappointed and disgusted with what they see or for me to feel that way either. Have any of you out there experienced positive results from internet dating? I only started 2 days ago, but I'm starting to think that maybe it's better to date offline instead of online?
JoeNewbie Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Keep in mind that Internet dating is hit and miss. You have to try a lot before you meet someone decent and compatible. Whatever you do, just don't take anything too seriously until it actually becomes serious. You might meet your share of liars and losers before you get lucky. Remember, there are plenty of nice guys but plenty of jerks out there. Just don't get your hopes too high until the guy has proven himself.
Mako482 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Also keep in mind it is a freaking buffet, you will meet someone and have a great time with them and all seems to be going well, then they disappear on you because they saw someone on page 3 who was hotter than you page 2 people. Online dating is a great concept, if people would find a few prospects and then quit for a few weeks lol. The problem is the next best thing seems to always be on the next page. Tough to give people a real chance when you are always thinking you can do better.
flc Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 I have been online dating for 4 months and really have never had a bad date. Just be patient and discriminatory, get a feel via email and talk on the phone first. If that sounds good setup a neutral meeting say a coffee shop and then just be straight with people. If you find there is no chemistry say so and move on, if you find someone you like let them know. I am currently into 5 weeks with a women I met on match and I like her very much and we are now exclusive. So it does work
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