SoCalCatman72 Posted July 30, 2006 Posted July 30, 2006 Ok, so I've tried e-harmony, true and perfectmatch so far, and I'm really unhappy with the results. Anyone have any decent success with other online dating sites, don't necessarily mean that you met the man or woman of your dreams and lived happily ever after, just ones where you met some decent and interesting people and had a few good dates?
Guest Posted July 30, 2006 Posted July 30, 2006 I met my boyfriend on Match.com. I found that there was a wide selection of guys...I actually was interested in a three guys there and vice-versa...so I emailed them for a couple of weeks, but the only one that things progressed with was my boyfriend now. The reason we hit it off so well, I think, is the fact that we weren't turned off by long, revealing emails (I felt like some guys were). We talked about family, and common interests in our profiles. With other guys, I found that emails didn't progress much from "Wow, you're hot!" I don't have much more experience on other sites, except for OkCupid, but, because it's free, I found that most of the guys there are just sketchy. I feel like people are more serious about finding a meaningful relationship if they are actually paying for the site... Good luck!
Guest Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 Hi... well, I'm a larger man myself so I went to largefriends.com and have met some really interesting people. Right now there's a lady that I've been talking to on a regular basis and we seem to have a lot in common. I'm sure the others like Match.com, e-harmony and others are good, but I didn't have as much luck with them. Give them a shot though...it may take some time and patience but I think online dating is a great way to meet new people. Good luck!
john2776 Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 Match.com In my experience its best by a mile. I went on literally hundreds of dates, met bucket loads of interesting people, scored a flat mate once, one long term friend, and 3 girlfriends. I just found the people to be more serious and genuine.
rina_r Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 Plentyoffish.com I only had success with russianny.com. When i try to look for someone on purpose, it doe snot work. "You cant hurry love, you just have to wait" - Phil Collins
littlekitty Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 Faceparty. Don't be put off by the 'teen' look of the site, there's plenty of adults on there. Currently stands at about 6,000,000 members, and is now playing with the big boys like myspace etc.
burning 4 revenge Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 I just got a cyber-wink on disabledpersonals.com from a woman with no arms.
Author SoCalCatman72 Posted August 3, 2006 Author Posted August 3, 2006 I just got a cyber-wink on disabledpersonals.com from a woman with no arms. :sick: Well, now I know what site NOT to go to:sick:
rina_r Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 Without arms? Ok, could be worse - without brains.
Author SoCalCatman72 Posted August 3, 2006 Author Posted August 3, 2006 You know, my subscription to True is about to run out, and I have suddenly gotten a couple of winks from relatively attractive women. I e-mail them and they don't write back. This is not the first time this has happened. I think True is manipulating their system, generating winks that were not originated by the member(s), specifically to fraudlently retain subscribers. Additionally I have received e-mails from members I never winked at. I'm documenting these incidents and will be filing a complaint with the state regulators. ARGH......just what we need, another opportunistic site taking advantage of people's need for love.
john2776 Posted August 4, 2006 Posted August 4, 2006 You know, my subscription to True is about to run out, and I have suddenly gotten a couple of winks from relatively attractive women. I e-mail them and they don't write back. This is not the first time this has happened. I think True is manipulating their system, generating winks that were not originated by the member(s), specifically to fraudlently retain subscribers. Additionally I have received e-mails from members I never winked at. I'm documenting these incidents and will be filing a complaint with the state regulators. ARGH......just what we need, another opportunistic site taking advantage of people's need for love. This happens on all sites. Some of these contacts I believe are originated by the hosting site. A real pain in the arse to unwary. And of course there are con artists out there - so beware. Rule of thumb - when a woman sounds too good to be true and looks like a model - chances are its a false contact. One of my mates got contacted by a girl like this and got taken for a bit of money before realising he was being conned.
burning 4 revenge Posted August 4, 2006 Posted August 4, 2006 you mean they might be lying to me? she might really have arms? those bastards
littlekitty Posted August 4, 2006 Posted August 4, 2006 you mean they might be lying to me? she might really have arms? those bastards I'm finding you funnier and funnier b4r! I personally never experienced this on FaceParty. But then they didn't do winks in the same way other sites do. What John said is true, if it looks too good to be true... it might well be! Just use caution and common sense!! It's still another great way to meet people... and I'm a big fan!
Author SoCalCatman72 Posted August 4, 2006 Author Posted August 4, 2006 Well, just signed up for match.com Hopefully this one will be a little better.
basscatcher Posted August 4, 2006 Posted August 4, 2006 I've used the major sites and got so burnt out from meeting so many men who only were looking for FWB type relationships.. I registered with a local match making service togetherdating.com and met 2 guys (had 3 matches but didn't meet one) and charlie was my 3rd match. I dated him for a total of 9 months (seriously for about 6 months). I feel that together did a better job at matching me then online dating. I wasn't going out and meeting people much at the time I joined these services. I have since went out a lot with gfs and have met lots of guys. I've had my share of phone numbers given to me although I have no interest in calling any of them because I just not ready.. Good luck with Match.com.. I met TCK on there and he still remains in my life as a wonderful friend (I want more with him... ) and another guy whom I exchange 'hello, how are you doing?' online chats once in awhile.. Both guys have great qualities but nothing has panned out. Maybe its my age group. Men in their 30s and 40s just don't want to settle down and take dating seriously. They want the benefit of sex, an occassional date and no serious stuff...???? Ugghhhh.. See this is why I want to be single right now.... I'm so fed up with dating, men, and love.. Nothing works out for me!!
Author SoCalCatman72 Posted August 4, 2006 Author Posted August 4, 2006 Maybe its my age group. Men in their 30s and 40s just don't want to settle down and take dating seriously. They want the benefit of sex, an occassional date and no serious stuff...???? Hmm, I don't know about the whole age group thing, I'm 33 and I always tell my friends that a man my age isn't looking to hook up, but rather to settle down. Maybe I'm an enigma, but when I meet women, I begin to ask myself 'is this someone I can envision being with the rest of my life' or 'would this woman make a good mother'. Of course the above, combined with abstinence (which sometimes really sucks when everyone else you know is having sex) kinda cuts the playing field by 95%, so no wonder I'm still single.
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