Who believes in Internet Dating?

christina0089

You probably should distinguish between "long distance relationship" and "internet dating". You can meet someone on the internet and have dinner with them the next night if they live in your area.

My opinion is that the internet is just another way to meet new people. Especially for shy people like myself

True. Internet dating is not for everyone but it should not be completley dismissed as a way to meet new people. I have met lots of people online that I like. Male and female alike. (take here on MFP for example) Just like in real life you never know how a person is going to impact your life until it happens. I will say that while I never considered internet dating sites like eharmony or match.com ...(mostly because I was not looking for a relationship) I still ended up meeting someone online. We shared a mutual friend and one night we all got to talking and he and I just hit it off. He lived in California and I in Florida. Talk about distance.. We were friends for a bit before it went any further, but further it did go he came to visit me 4 months after "meeting" and (2 months after we decided to make it official) And we have been together ever since. In June of last year he moved down here to be with me. We are currently engaged and planning our wedding. By the time we take our vows we will have been together more than 2 years.

I really believe there is someone out there for everyone. But with soooo many people out there whos to say that someone lives in your town? What if they live thousands of miles away? How will you know if you don't consider the possibilities and keep an open mind? Whenever you meet new people in person or otherwise there is always a level of precaution you take to protect yourself. That should not change but think outside the box now and again you might just be surprised.

HMonsterX

Thing is, how are you supposed to meet someone who doesnt like pubbing and clubbing? In a pub or club?

Nope. That's where online dating shines. You meet others who are in the same boat as you.


I met my gal on here, and we share so many things, including getting fit, so i wont bore her with calories, sodium, burn, etc. Couldn't be better! :D

pancakelizard

]What is this world of withcraft you speak of?

It is a world in which you craft war. But hey, only losers play MMO's.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a date in Dromand Kaas.

hahahaha coming from someone who plays swtor
yes, i know i have it.

sorry, not trying to derail thread with trade chat level trolling!

DirtyHippieFeet

I met my husband on the internet 4 years ago. We emailed a few times, then texted/talked, and then had dinner. The rest, as they say, is history.

He was in the military stationed halfway across the country, and I was a single working mom and full-time student. I had neither the time nor the inclination to go out much, and he didn't live here to be meeting anyone here. He was in the process of getting out when we met, and he moved back to town, and we got married a little over 2 years later.

So I'm a fan of the internet.

arewethereyet

I am playing around on a few, out of curiosity. I came across a profile I know for a fact is complete hogwash:huh: . It made me realize that just because I am truthful, doesn't mean the other person will be.:noway: They can write ANYthing they want. :grumble:

Now I just have it on view and don't respond to the emails. I hope when I am ready, I will meet someone in some romatic way

Before I can date, I must be divorced first. That is what the contract stated

arewethereyet

I met my husband on the internet 4 years ago. We emailed a few times, then texted/talked, and then had dinner. The rest, as they say, is history.

He was in the military stationed halfway across the country, and I was a single working mom and full-time student. I had neither the time nor the inclination to go out much, and he didn't live here to be meeting anyone here. He was in the process of getting out when we met, and he moved back to town, and we got married a little over 2 years later.

So I'm a fan of the internet.

Ahhhhhhh

ohkaity

I met my partner online. We were friends through Marvel comics forums first, so it wasn't like I set out to date anyone online - in fact, after two disastrous online relationships previously (that also started with friendships and not through dating sites), I'd vowed to never do it again.

Two years later she moved in with me and we're going four and a half years strong, engaged, talking about children.

I think there's a stigma about internet dating - but it gave me a chance to meet someone that I never would have met otherwise because of distance. And when you're in the LGBTQ community, meeting people is hard enough! I don't do a lot of things that people consider "normal" for dating environments - I don't go to bars or clubs, I don't party, I don't have a work setting that allows me to meet coworkers, and I don't have a huge social network. Jen and I met over shared personal interests and it went on from there, the same as most in-person relationships.

So... IDK, whether you "believe in" it or not, it's out there, and it's even more of a viable option for some people than others.

Elzecat

I know people that met someone online, fell in love, and it was a complete disaster. I would not recommend it.

So now we know how you feel about CrossFit AND online dating, although you haven't tried either.

I know someone that met in person, fell in love, and it was a complete disaster. perhaps we should just all give up and hide under rocks.

I am sad for you...it must be really hard to go around being SO negative all the time. I can't imagine it.

kerriBB37

My fiance and I met on match.com a little over two years ago. I was only on the site for one day and he was on for two weeks. After our initial message back and forth, we decided to text for a couple days then met up. I NEVER in a million years expected to find HIM online. He is sexy, athletic, a man's-man (he's a carpenter), AND kind. My total package. There ARE normal, awesome people online but I would say they are few and far between, in my opinion. I believe that everything happens for a reason, you've just gotta believe!

We were featured on their website too

bellevie23

I'd love to have an e-girlfriend. I can send e-food, e-mail, e-kisses, e-foreplay, e-alcohol and e-jac.. jk on the last one.

Yes after this divorce leaves me $10k broker, my next interest will be e-boyfriend lol, much..much cheaper. :laugh: ................:grumble:

ezramedic

I met my husband on the internet 8 years ago. We've been married for 6 years and have a 3 year old son. And I wouldn't change a single thing.

Cindym82

I actually met my future husband from an on-line dating site. I thought it was great because we talked for 3weeks before we went on a date, so when we actually went on the date we weren't nervous and it was awesome, two years later we're still together and even moved in with each other & talking about the future.

ErinBeth7

I met a very special person in my life online. We didn't date online. We met a few weeks later and started dating. We were together for 2 years before he decided to go a different way (he moved 500 miles away). We're still really good friends and keep in touch often.

I don't believe in just dating online, but I don't have a problem with meeting someone through the internet.

tinamina78

It's just another way to meet someone. But if you don't think it's right for you - don't do it!
I met my husband online and we've been married nearly three years now. Before I met him I chatted to lots of guys, met some in person and found some who were straight up and honest, others were not. Not much different to meeting someone in a bar or at a party really!

^^^ This.

I met my husband on OKCupid.com and I am SO happy to have found him!

bellevie23

With that said, I will be the oddball here, I was stationed in texas and met my husband on a online dating site, we both were soldiers, neither having much time to go out, we met, fell in love, had/have 3 beautiful children, and now years later in marriage, he has gotten used to being apart or has found someone, who knows, and we are divorcing. No happily ever after here lol. However I do think meeting internet is a great tool, between webcamming (to ensure it really is them), getting to know each other's personalities through a series of conversations, helps not have the awkward stage where you meet someone and just have to figure out how to break it to them they aren't your type lol..it is a effective alternative to meeting someone in "real life" initially. I would not be able to do a strictly online relationship (which I find different from a long distance relationship)

ezramedic

...with soooo many people out there whos to say that someone lives in your town? What if they live thousands of miles away? How will you know if you don't consider the possibilities and keep an open mind?

This. My husband is American, and I am Australian. We talked for a long time just as friends, and when we realised we were ditching "real life" in order to be online to chat to each other, we talked about what that meant and if how we felt about each other could BE anything. So, I moved to Japan (where he was stationed with the Marines) and the rest is history. He's my perfect match :-) *swoon*

Goose28in

I met my wife through internet dating. Back when Yahoo personals was the only site available for internet dating.

_Kitten_Kate

I'd love to have an e-girlfriend. I can send e-food, e-mail, e-kisses, e-foreplay, e-alcohol and e-jac.. jk on the last one.

yeah right... there is always e-jac.... ALWAYS.

briggsy13

My brother and brother in law both met their wives on dating sites. My brother was on a Christian site and while his now wife was 3 hours away from our hometown it didn't stop them from seeing each other. I am sold on internet dating from them because they truly are soul mates and belong together. Of course I also believe God was in control of them meeting and falling in love so I guess God can use whatever means he wants. lol I met my hubby in real life and don't regret that one bit cause we were friends for over a year before we ever started dating.

Karrix

I met my ex online. We talked for 1 month online, then he came to visit me in person. We were together for 5-6 years.
We moved in together after 3 years of being together.

He lived an hour away, we would see eachother every weekend. In my case it wasn't a huge distance so it worked.