Do Online Dating Services Work?
24 February 2010
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So I’m 21, and I’ve had a string of really bad relationships. Liars, cheaters, the works. I’m actually considering one of those online dating websites. Does anyone know much about them? Used or know someone who used them? I obviously don’t know where to look for the good guys. Can anyone help?
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I’ve heard a few personal stories and just like regular dating, it works and doesn’t work.
Personally, I think in this day and age people should utilize online resources. What’s the difference between meeting someone online or in a bar? The person in a bar can easily lie to you about themselves.
I’ve taken a lying and deception course and it shows that people tend to lie less about huge issues online.
The best one to use is eHarmony.com. They have a questionnaire you have to fill out beforehand and they match you up based on your answers on what they have researched to be the top characteristics of a successful relationship. It also has guided communication so you can slowly work to get to know one another. The downside is that it is quite expensive. It takes time (just like regular dating) and people are always in a rush.
My friend’s mom uses Match.com and she’s met some potential dates on there. Match.com is less expensive and gives you more freedom to write what you want about yourself. It’s open communication and they match you up on what you say you want.
Whichever service you choose, just like regular dating, realize that it takes time and you might need to have subscriptions from 3 months to a year to find someone.
Good luck on your search!
Yes, but they are not a “fast” solution. If used properly, they will result in a good partner; one that lasts. Follow the site’s recommendations carefully. Screen people with the utmost care and caution. Email for several months before you meet (you can have more than one correspondent at a time.) Don’t expect the first date, or the first few connections to be the one. Get some experience. Don’t be in a hurry. Good luck.
Not so far in my trials. Can’t seem to meet anyone serious enough to want to try and meet. There’s seems to be a lot of “window shoppers” out there with standards so sky high they will never find anyone that will make them happy. Hell getting someone to say “hi” back seems to take a small miracle. If nothing else try OKCupid. At least you don’t have to waste your money…only your time.