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I’m Single And Was Wondering Does Online Dating Really Work?

1 January 2010 381 views 6 Comments

I’m single and stay busy at work, I go out like every other week but I rarely see a girl that I’m interested in and if I do she’s spoken for so I was wondering does this online dating stuff really work. I’m skeptical because profiles and stuff can all be manipulated and I really don’t know what I’d be getting into but i guess thats a risk to take with online dating. So I was wondering if you guys had any success stories or should I just keep trying the “bar and club” scene?
I appreciate your honesty thanks

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  • Kottke said:

    I’ve had success with online dating.  I mean, you don’t always find the perfect person on the first couple of tries, but if you keep at it, you can find someone that will spark your interest.  The most important thing is to sign up with a good online dating site.  Some of them just plain suck.  I use FriendFinder.com and absolutely love it.  I’ve had a lot of success there.  Here is something I found on the internet reviewing some of the better online dating sites:
    Online Dating Pros: Review Of Online Dating Sites For anyone that is new to online dating, things can seem rather confusing.  Dating in real life and dating online are completely different things.  Obviously, the biggest difference between the two is that dating online is done through use of the Internet.  In fact, for most people, that is one of the online dating pros.
    Most online dating sites allow people or groups of people to meet for various purposes.  Some people are seeking romantic adventures, some are just seeking a social atmosphere, and some are just there to make new friends.
    With the abundance of different online dating sites that are available, it’s very easy to be confused and overwhelmed trying to figure out one to join.  However, if you are really serious in your endeavor to meet people or find your soulmate it is worth examining which sites offer what services and choosing one that matches your needs.  Your chances of locating your perfect match are much greater if you choose a great site.
    Let’s take a look at the top three Internet dating sites on the web:
    1) My favorite, FriendFinder-
    FriendFinder is an award-winning site and also is the largest online dating membership site with an amazing 1,861,556 registered people using their services.  FriendFinder is mostly targeted toward single individuals trying to find romance, love, and even possibly marriage.  Without a doubt, this is my favorite online dating site.  Lot’s of potential people living in your region is a huge plus do to all of the registered members.
    2) NewFriends4U-
    This is a site aimed at finding new types of friends, whether it be friends for social reasons, friends for sporting, or even finding people to dance with (granted, this can be a bit tough over the internet).  Overall, this is a pretty easy site to use.
     
     
    This is an excerpt.  Check out the source link for the rest of the review.  Hope this helps.
     

  • MadamSSe E said:

    “For a local dating page, this is the best I’ve found. I’ve chatted with a number of super people and have had a great experience everytime. I highly recommend Mate1! “http://groups.google.co.in/group/mate1on…

  • rightpla said:

    well im pretty busy at work and i to asked this question on here once.and im going to give you the same answer i was given.all or most woman on dating sites have issues and like to play head games.been there done that.so do hat i do and go out in the real world and look.make time.

  • pippie=] said:

    i met some guys on adultfriendfinder.com in person. Try that site it worked for me.

  • odiggie said:

    The simple answers is….yes! Whether you want to believe it or not, it’s a fact: girls are just not attracted to what most guys think they are. That’s why it’s so hard having consistent success with meeting women (either in person or online).
    When asked what type of online approaches they thought girls are attracted to, 85% of guys answered almost the same exact things. And EVERY girl surveyed said that not only were they NOT attracted to what the guys responded, but they considered them to be Turnoffs! This has been caused by a lifetime of being “brainwashed” by television, books, and movies that have made guys think that the only way to attract a woman is to tell her what she wants to hear, compliment her, and agree with everything she says and wants. Most guys do this so routinely, that they don’t even realize they’re doing it. For example:
    Have you ever started an online conversation by telling a girl that she “seems like a lot of fun?” Or, how about by telling her “Wow, you are absolutely gorgeous.” Have you ever sent a girl a message saying “we should chat”? How about starting off by telling her “You have really cute pics” or “I like your pics” or some other variation of that?
    If you have, you have very little chance of getting a response from the girl you’re trying to chat with. Why? Because no matter how original you think you’re being, she has heard this all THOUSANDS of times before, and most girls CRINGE at these types of approaches. It screams “ordinary, boring, predictable, and JUST LIKE THE OTHER THOUSAND guys that have hit on me before!”
    If you don’t know how to “approach” a girl correctly, it is very likely that she’ll NEVER respond to that first message. The truth of the matter is that girls are being hit on CONSTANTLY by men, and it is the same thing over and over. No matter how original these guys think they’re being, they are just like every other guy that has come before him. When you approach, and she either ignores you or declines your offer, you’re left feeling that either A). She’s a snob or B). You’re somehow not good enough for her. But trust me, neither is the case! You’re just going about it the wrong way!
    I hope this helps!

  • ™PinkiTh said:

    NOT the bar and club scene! BAD IDEA. I say try match.com or yahoo personals. You pay monthly, every 6 months, or an annual fee to use their services. You can always meet potential dates at a coffee shop first. That way you can really see what they look like and you two can chat and decide if a first date is a good idea or not. Online dating works for some and not for others. I say go for it. You will never know if the girl for you is on one of those dating sites unless you try it. By all means DO NOT try eharmony I have heard so many bad things about them its not even funny. Good luck and dont be afraid to try it out!

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