Dating on MFP? Why or Why not?

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  • allie_girl
    allie_girl Posts: 66
    I def think there should be a dating section... if sites like OKCupid and PlentyofFish work ... this should. There's also a site for active people to meet, can't remember what it was.

    Also, some of my buddies met on MFP, fell in love, and are still together. You never know where you might meet someone :)
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
    :laugh: :laugh:
    I would like a 30/40-something man with a good job/stable....over 6 feet/dark hair....can u make that appear magically?
    I'll take his brother!
  • Josee76
    Josee76 Posts: 533 Member
    You can log in to FITNESS SINGLES
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    surprised to see so many people open to the idea, i really figured everyone would say No, we don't need a dating section

    especially the sxy ladies ;)

    There was a similar post a while back. Lots of pros and cons. Still, this is a more organic way to meet people than the true online dating scene. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/493971-mfp-online-dating
  • kevin3344
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    I'm not really an online meetup kind of guy, just too much logistically you have to look at (distance being one of them).

    But I hear you when you say you want someone who takes fitness seriously. I met my current gf at our run club here in Raleigh, and when I ran my marathon she did the half-marathon! It really helps when you have something like that in common. Her and I both love to run, work out, eat right, etc.
  • cynthiaj777
    cynthiaj777 Posts: 787 Member
    There aren't many asian men on here, but if there were and I was single, I might give it a try.

    They have to be asian? What if someone said they'd only date a white man?

    Then you'd be called racists. It is a double standard.
  • sexyrosey
    sexyrosey Posts: 137
    I would! Maybe it would be better than regular dating websites, as both men and women here are trying to lose weight, so I think men would assume maybe I don't have a perfect body (yet).

    I would PREFER someone that doesn't have the perfect body but is working hard to get it! I would LOVE a workout partner!

    I am with a guy who lost 80lbs and we workout together and it's awesome. We both avoid the normal "dating thing" like eating out and such it makes things so much easier knowing what both of our goals are. When i have a bad day he motivates me and i do the same for him too!
  • SaketoKim
    SaketoKim Posts: 254 Member
    I've met some great people on here... if you meet anyone great on here then so be it, to each there own. I can only imagine it is like shooting fish in a barrel on MFP to meet woman. All the flirty and sexual innuendo comments... there is bound to be hook ups or sexting. lol As long as no one is getting hurt I say why not!:heart:
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    There aren't many asian men on here, but if there were and I was single, I might give it a try.

    They have to be asian? What if someone said they'd only date a white man?

    Then you'd be called racists. It is a double standard.

    WTF?

    I only date white men. There.
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    I would! Maybe it would be better than regular dating websites, as both men and women here are trying to lose weight, so I think men would assume maybe I don't have a perfect body (yet).

    I would PREFER someone that doesn't have the perfect body but is working hard to get it! I would LOVE a workout partner!

    Too many times I've fallen for these skinny girls that each McDs all day and flop in front of the TV and never gain a pound. That's not good! They're usually lazy as hell too, whine about walking across a parking lot

    I think a lot of us just fell a bit in love with you... ;)
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I don't care if you hook up with someone on here...I met my fiance on POF...but for the love of god please don't get all mushy and stupid on your private threads...i don't care how much you love her squishy face and what she smells like and how much you want to hold her and listen to her heartbeat :sick: keep that to yourself, and tell me how you're busting your *kitten* at the gym so your new found love finds you extra sexy.
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    There aren't many asian men on here, but if there were and I was single, I might give it a try.

    They have to be asian? What if someone said they'd only date a white man?

    Then you'd be called racists. It is a double standard.

    That is crazy talk. How is that a double standard?
  • kimber0607
    kimber0607 Posts: 994 Member
    :laugh: :laugh:
    I would like a 30/40-something man with a good job/stable....over 6 feet/dark hair....can u make that appear magically?
    I'll take his brother!

    double date
    :drinker: :bigsmile:
  • JodieElijah
    JodieElijah Posts: 136 Member
    There aren't many asian men on here, but if there were and I was single, I might give it a try.

    They have to be asian? What if someone said they'd only date a white man?

    "white" can cover a lot of races.

    i guess i can't knock someone for liking what they like, i prefer natural redheads, and even though technically that's not racist that does narrow it down to a specific race.

    Natural redheads you say?
  • kimber0607
    kimber0607 Posts: 994 Member
    I don't care if you hook up with someone on here...I met my fiance on POF...but for the love of god please don't get all mushy and stupid on your private threads...i don't care how much you love her squishy face and what she smells like and how much you want to hold her and listen to her heartbeat :sick: keep that to yourself, and tell me how you're busting your *kitten* at the gym so your new found love finds you extra sexy.

    OMG that was damn funny!
  • SPBROOKS68
    SPBROOKS68 Posts: 561 Member
    I think it is fine as you never know how you will meet :love: your soul mate
  • JennyferZ
    JennyferZ Posts: 24 Member
    Let me know if anyone sees a 30+ year old guy from Ontario, Canada around here... lol!
    Most men on dating sites are kind of creepy with tons of baggage... and a pot belly to match! :laugh:
    I do agree though, common interests and goals is a great way to meet someone :)
  • lbrsmom
    lbrsmom Posts: 18
    I would! Maybe it would be better than regular dating websites, as both men and women here are trying to lose weight, so I think men would assume maybe I don't have a perfect body (yet).

    I would PREFER someone that doesn't have the perfect body but is working hard to get it! I would LOVE a workout partner!

    Too many times I've fallen for these skinny girls that each McDs all day and flop in front of the TV and never gain a pound. That's not good! They're usually lazy as hell too, whine about walking across a parking lot

    Unfortnately, I know a few of them that are the same way!
    I think your idea is a brilliant idea and have actually thought about sending MFP an email myself.
    Maybe this forum will get looked upon!
  • hyde1977
    hyde1977 Posts: 476 Member
    I would sign up!!! Cannot be any worse then the experinece I have had on dating websites!
  • JodieElijah
    JodieElijah Posts: 136 Member
    I would PREFER someone that doesn't have the perfect body but is working hard to get it! I would LOVE a workout partner!

    Too many times I've fallen for these skinny girls that each McDs all day and flop in front of the TV and never gain a pound. That's not good! They're usually lazy as hell too, whine about walking across a parking lot

    I WISH that could be me!!! Joking......kinda :huh:

    You and me both LOL
  • gwmedicgod
    gwmedicgod Posts: 180 Member
    MFP is just like any other social Media... you find interesting people, find common intrests, start chatting, meet in real life, and hopefully live happily ever after...
  • saragato
    saragato Posts: 1,154
    It's been my experience you don't need a dating site or atmosphere to meet someone and hit it off to the point where you begin dating. Yeah sure it's easier to know what the intentions are if there's actually a group for it because then you know who's single and willing to give it a go, but it just seems like a lot of pomp in the end. Not saying I'm against the idea because hey everyone works differently on that angle and if it works for them then great, I just wanted to point out that you don't ever really need that sort of setup in order to find someone, and that's just me speaking from personal experience along with knowing other people who met online in other ways than a dating site or any place that encouraged an atmosphere for it.
  • tatya317
    tatya317 Posts: 74
    If I were single.. I wouldn't mind giving it a try...building bodies, mentality,personality together.. that's a wonderful start to a relationship. Could be something there for those that are single here.. :)
  • Marper8521
    Marper8521 Posts: 158 Member
    Why would anyone do this
  • cynthiaj777
    cynthiaj777 Posts: 787 Member
    There aren't many asian men on here, but if there were and I was single, I might give it a try.

    They have to be asian? What if someone said they'd only date a white man?

    Then you'd be called racists. It is a double standard.

    That is crazy talk. How is that a double standard?

    Because if someone is white and prefers to only date white people, idiots would say they are racist...and that's why they don't outside their race. If someone said they only date asians, it somehow isn't racist in the minds those the SAME people that would call someone racist for only dating white people.

    I didn't say I agreed. CALM DOWN. I'm saying it is a double standard.
  • Christina1007
    Christina1007 Posts: 179 Member
    Too bad all the women are hot and the men not so! No offence
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I run a dating advice forum, not a dating or matchmaking service, just advice. And there's about 4-5 couples who've married after getting to know each other gradually on the site, then meeting in person, then realizing, "Hey, there's something here!" A lot more who dated, and at least one woman who realized she'd been playing for the wrong team after meeting another woman from the site. :blushing:

    Eventually, I got quite a reputation for being a pimp. And you know what? It is easy!

    As I've said before in a different thread, how two people first became aware of the others' existence is a pretty minor part of what makes a relationship work. If the attraction, chemistry and compatibility is there, and the two are able to see each other face to face on a regular basis... why not?!
  • Tashry
    Tashry Posts: 151 Member
    I came on this site to lose weight and get healthy.

    Along the way I happened to "friend" a man who did nothing but encourage and support me, who was wonderful to message and chat with, and who became (and still is) someone very important in my life.

    I didn't come here to meet a man - after all, I was married when I joined - but learning that there were supportive men who didn't judge me for me few extra pounds (as I was being so badly judged at home) gave me the courage to leave my husband after 10 years.

    I came for the support, I stay for the support - but I got something even more amazing along the way. My confidence, my self worth, and the most amazing man I have ever met.

    All that being said, I am happy that the connection I made happened naturally, without the pressure of a dating forum. I am sure it could work for some people, but I like that my transition went from MFP friend to something more on it's own, with no expectation.
  • bluegrasschica
    bluegrasschica Posts: 224
    I say sure why not. If there was a dating thing on here I would give it a try. =)
  • sfoxy219
    sfoxy219 Posts: 103
    If I were single this would be a great place to hook up. You can find someone who is either at your fitness level or who you admire and they can help you achieve better results. If you actually got together you could help keep each other healthy and exercise together. :D

    My guy is always ordering chinese and pizza. I try to resist but it's so good and he always orders some for me so I feel bad when I don't eat it. :(
    He never works out with me and on days I don't feel like it he convinces me to skip it. I wish when I said "man, I really don't feel like working out today." He'd say something like "It wont take that long, at least do half of it." Just something to make me go.

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