dating sites- do you use them ??

Answers to your questions:


1 ) have you ever tried a dating site?

Yes!! I tried Plenty of Fish and Tinder

2) were you pleased?

Yes, I met my current partner

3) would you tell someone to try one?

Yes

4) any bad vibes?

You get the occasional strange people/ weirdos, but you can just ignore them

5) any thing i should ask?

Always send a message that mentions something they've discussed or touched upon in their profile. It shows you've read it and are actually interested in a conversation

6) would you do it again?

I would if I were to be single again, it's great for people who are very busy and career minded or if you don't get to meet new people very often

7) what site(s) did you find most helpful

POF

8) which one(s) should we stay away from / why

Ones that are paid for.... plenty of fish and tinder are free!

I hope that helps

Is it wise to ask about dating sites on a dating site?

I met my boyfriend on a dating site. We're planning to get married.

1 ) have you ever tried a dating site?
Yep!

2) were you pleased?
You bet!

3) would you tell someone to try one?
I would if they were willing to step out of their comfort zone a bit. It's not for everyone.

4) any bad vibes?
I only had one "bad" date but I was very careful. It was really just that he was not a good match for me... plus he was swindling his parents for money - which was very lame for his age.

5) any thing i should ask?
Ask the other person? I liked asking some of the suggested questions. My favourites being:
a) Describe your best friend and why they are your best friend (It shows the character of the person I think)
b) Where do you see yourself in 5 years (good for finding out if they want kids etc)
... really just ask anything you think is important. Get it out in the open and out of the way. There's no need to waste your time with people on online dating sites because you'll likely have plenty of options! Get in and out as fast as you can haha.

6) would you do it again?
I won't need to But my experience was good so if I had to I would.

7) what site(s) did you find most helpful
I used eHarmony.

8) which one(s) should we stay away from / why
Stay away from free sites if you can (it weeds out a few of the people just looking for a romp or who really might not be too financially responsible). Otherwise, just do your research. My brother used Lava Life but it seemed creepy to me - but he met his wife there. I've heard good things about Match.com. I basically stuck with any that were big enough to advertise - because ads bring in people which means a bigger dating pool. Plus they usually have the money to put safety features into place.

The number one thing to think about for dating online is SAFETY. Always tell someone where you're going on a date and when you expect to be back - and then let them know when you get back. Go to a public place for the date. Transport yourself (don't get into their car until you actually know them). I even facebook stalked some of them before I met them. I refused to meet with anyone who didn't have a photo up or claimed they couldn't put one up because they were a teacher or something - remember (at least for eHarmony) that you can't see a photo unless you have a paid subscription. Which means there's no reason to hide (especially for teachers - their students aren't going to be buying subscriptions).

howdy just a few quick questions please :
1 ) have you ever tried a dating site?
Yes. I've tried both free dating sites and paid dating sites.
2) were you pleased?
OK cupid and POF were free and the best sites I used. The pay sites were not worth it.
3) would you tell someone to try one?
YES. I've made the recommendation to many
4) any bad vibes? Sure, just like with meeting people from anywhere. There are creepers online for sure.. and IRL It doesn't take much to sniff them out. Also you learn pretty quickly which ones are the fake profiles.
5) any thing i shoud ask?
Nope, but I'll give you some unsolicited advice.. Get a burner phone and give the number to the ppl you meet online.. Don't give your real number unless you're actually dating. Go on as many dates as possible.. you can't tell how someone is from their profile. Unless there's something about the person that is a total turn off, then meet up for a cup of coffee or a quick meal. I must have gone on 70 or more first dates. Make your self sound good in your profile but be honest. Be honest about your bodytype be honest about your lifestyle and what you're looking for.
6) would you do it again?
I sure hope I never have to!
7) what site(s) did you find most helpful.
OKcupid and PlentyOfFish
8) which one(s) should we stay away from / why

I met my husband online. I had been on many MANY dates and met a lot of great men from my city, but no match. I decided to open up my search to "world wide" and my husband came up as a 97% match. I checked out his profile and was really interested in him, but he was in Tunisia and I was in the USA so it was with disappointment that I closed his profile. Later that night, he had seen me stalking his profile and he contacted me. We talked on skype and by phone every day after that.

We're now married and living together in Tunisia!

Yep - tried them all. There's a site for anything you can think of.....quick hook up; AFF. Little bit longer hook-up, POF. Some seriously looking for LTR on Match and eHarmony. OK Cupid was kind of a fun romp. ALWAYS meet in a public place, and NEVER get in a car with someone right off the bat (and carrying pepper spray or something higher caliber isn't a bad idea) Having said all that, it's a very effective and kind of fun way to meet people and I've had a couple nice relationships start there. Taking a break now to work on me, then I'll go back and would encourage you or anyone else to give it a try. Have fun!

1 ) have you ever tried a dating site? yes

2) were you pleased? over all no, there were a lot of creeps

3) would you tell someone to try one? yes, it is a valid way to meet people if you are honest and careful

4) any bad vibes? yes, but then you just block/delete and move on

5) any thing i shoud ask? get to know someone the same way you would in person, real conversation and take your time

6) would you do it again? I met my man online and we now have a wonderful family (3 kids) together, so there is no need :P

7) what site(s) did you find most helpful? we met on plenty of fish, it was years ago I am not sure if it is any where near the same but it was free, don't think you should have to pay for it....

8) which one(s) should we stay away from / why? adultfriendfinder lol unless your goal is the booty call!

NOPE.. concentrating on Fitness and Wellness..... plus I am enjoying MFP .. it is what it is.. and NOT a dating site